Area Specialist, Finishing

Our Finishing Area Specialists are forward-thinking, adaptable, and resourceful members of the Pulp team.  They apply their technical insight, analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively to solving complex problems all while thriving in a fast paced, safety-focused, production environment.  Our Area Specialists embrace an Owners Mindset, finding themselves at the center of operations, making smart, safe and productive decisions that allow them to make a meaningful daily impact.

As Finishing Area Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support both Maintenance and Production teams and will be committed to the safe and environmentally responsible operation of our facility. You will provide technical expertise during daily operations, area shutdowns, and major turnarounds so your ability to collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams, stakeholders and leaders is critical.  Your work will ensure our processes, our people and our facilities run smoothly, efficiently, and safely each and every day.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure operators have knowledge, experience and procedures to make product safely and efficiently to specification
• Manage Machine Clothing inventory and clothing changes on the machine
• Manage roll life and changes on the machine
• Lead in developing and planning capital projects for sustaining and discretionary projects
• Provide timely communication of equipment maintenance requirements to maintenance as per our maintenance-based planning schedule, AIM 88
• Maintain lock out and confined space procedures
• Maintain operator technical training materials
• Ensure daily operating plans are communicated and executed
• Direct the activities of the crew on maintenance down days
• Provide troubleshooting expertise
• Providing coverage for the area manager when required

Who We’re Looking For

You bring several years of broad-based experience, ideally gained in a modern pulp mill or similar industrial setting.  Extensive experience in the pulping process, supported by relevant post-secondary technical education will absolutely add value. 

Please note that, while preference will be given to those with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Process or Chemical Engineering registered with EGBC as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), applicants with a related technical diploma (Technologist), Trades or extensive Pulp Production experience are also encouraged to apply.  

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The salary range for this position is: $102,550.00-$146,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.