Woodlands, Operations Coordinator

**POSTING DATE**:May 29, 2025

**JOB NUMBER**:2025-46

**HYBRID WORK**:Non-Eligible

**POSITION TYPE**:Permanent

**LOCATION**: Athabasca Area, Alberta

**Who Are We?**
Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility - a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Accountable to promote a safe work environment throughout Woodlands. Responsible for a good working knowledge of H&S requirements to ensure a safe work environment throughout operating areas. Key results measured on number of incidents compared to the five-year average.
- Responsible to coordinate the supervision of harvesting, road construction, reclamation, road maintenance activities and contract management within assigned area of responsibility.
- Accountable for the management of their portion of costs in the annual budget equating to approximately $7mm which includes woodlands direct and indirect costs. Responsible to assist in mitigation of cost increases which would exceed the annual budget. Further responsible for bi-weekly cost tracking & variance reporting to forecast and budget. Key result measured in total dollars and dollars per cubic meter.
- Accountable for meeting legislation and regulation requirements including the social license to operate. Responsible for obtaining compliance with supporting documentation to Federal and Provincial legislation and third-party certifications. (FSC)
- Accountable to obtain required volume of timber from assigned planning units efficiently and productively to meet budgeted delivery and inventory schedule. A key component of this role is to be able to react to operational changes and develop contingency plans to support unanticipated changes.
- Accountable to obtain the standards and criteria upon which relative value is measured for timber quality. Responsibilities include compliance with internal and external policies, and guidelines. Key results are measured in terms of technical standards, and audit results.
- Accountable for the relationships with stakeholders both on and off the crown license to operate. This includes applicable government agencies, municipalities, Indigenous communities, imbedded quota holders, other business-related Forest companies, research institutions (FPI), Oil and Gas Industry, Forestry contractors and consultants.

**Role Requirements**
- University Degree or Technical Diploma in Forestry.
- Active Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Forest Technician (RPFT), or eligible to become registered with the Alberta Association of Forest Management Professionals.
- Minimum of 5 years’ progressively responsible experience in Forestry Operations.
- Experience working with stakeholders (First Nations and other communities, forestry, utilities, and energy companies, non-Government Organizations, and government agencies).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

**Other**
- Understanding of legislative requirements -Acts and Regulations, Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules, Historical Resources Act, Transportation, Solicitor General, Forest Management in Alberta and the Alberta O.H &S Act.
- Familiar with Log haul truck weights by axle configuration and management systems (GPS technology/On Board Computers).
- Good working knowledge of computer programs - Microsoft Office, LIMS, LRM, GIS, SAP, with high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point.
- Understanding of First Nations culture, and expectations related to economic development.
- Proven ability to work with stakeholders (First Nations and other communities, forestry companies, and government agencies).
- Efficient at collecting and interpreting data as it relates to woodlands operations and the ability to interpret this data to make sound business decisions.
- Ability to excel in high pressure environments.
- Self-motivated individual who works well in a team environment.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to recognize potential risks to existing plans and proactively prepare for cost effective alternative solutions.
- Ability to do physical tasks in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time.
- Ability to overnight in a camp facility for up to 3 days/week at peak operating times.
- Clean driving abstract and ability to drive in all-weather conditions.
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