Indigenous Welder Apprentice (Indigenous Apprenticeship Program)

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.; Village of Boyle; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term position

Pension & RRSP

Dental & health benefits

4 weeks vacation

Relocation assistance

Team-based culture

Job summary

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. seeks an Indigenous Welder Apprentice for its Indigenous Apprenticeship Program at the Mill Site near Athabasca, Alberta. The role focuses on welding, fabrication, and maintenance within a safety-driven environment.

The program covers technical training costs and contributions toward books, supplies, and mileage; proof of Indigenous status is required for admission. Relocation assistance and long-term development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Indigenous status required for admission into Indigenous Apprenticeship program.
• High school diploma or GED; plan to enroll in welder trade program.
• Complete required entrance exams and mechanical aptitude testing.
• Drug/alcohol testing and medical as pre-employment conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform maintenance welding and cutting per mill standards.
• Assist maintenance team; follow safety and PPE requirements.
• Read engineering drawings and specifications; follow instructions.
• Support piping repairs and valve maintenance; assist with gasketing and piping systems.
• Set up parts using jigs and fixtures; operate welding equipment and select electrodes.

Skills

Indigenous status proof

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welder trade program enrollment

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Indigenous Welder Apprentice (Indigenous Apprenticeship Program) to work out of our Mill Site location near Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting, implementing and conducting Al-Pac site maintenance by following all applicable Alberta and national codes, regulations and accepted safety practices. The job is responsible for learning to perform a wide range of fabrication and maintenance welding and cutting in constructions, buildings, office, and plant areas using a variety of welding techniques. For us, it's not just about coming to work and doing a job - as soon as you walk through the door, your career has purpose.

Al-Pac’s Indigenous Apprenticeship Program covers technical training costs and contributes towards books, supplies, and mileage to attend training. Proof of Status is required for admission into the program.

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 (FSC-C022642).

Responsibilities

• Acquire the necessary skills and technical training to become a competent journeyperson.
• Work with the maintenance team to learn and perform all required tasks in accordance with mill quality and mechanical standards.
• Follow a range of mandatory work instructions (including the use of PPE where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Read engineering drawings, sketches, and other specifications, plus verbal instructions.
• Support repairs to piping systems, work together with Steam/Pipefitters performing maintenance of manual valves, replace of gasketing, replacement of piping systems and sealing materials on operational system.
• Support to position and secure parts using jigs and fixtures as appropriate. Select appropriate welding equipment, such as gas torches, portable electric arcs, and semi-automatic and automatic machines, and selects appropriate electrode for material.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to provide proof of Indigenous status to be eligible for the Indigenous Apprenticeship program. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates who reside in or near Al-Pac’s Forest Management Agreement (FMA) area.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED and currently registered or planning to register in a welder trade program.
• Successfully complete any required program entrance exams and mechanical aptitude testing.
• Completion of drug and and alcohol testing and a medical as pre-employment conditions.
• Valid driver’s license (GDL removed) with an acceptable driving history.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time well, multitask and troubleshoot.
• The ability to read and understand complex instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure, changing priorities, deadlines, and adapt to change.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) an asset.

What We Offer

You may wonder what makes us unique. Why would you want to work with Al-Pac? You will experience firsthand that our team-based culture values safety, open communication, productivity and quality, as well as a variety of other great perks including:

• This is a Long-term, Non-Permanent position (4 years).
• A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%.
• Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance.
• Four weeks annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.
• Relocation Assistance Program, depending on eligibility.
• Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.

Applications for this role will close on September 21, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Details

• CLOSING DATE: September 21, 2026
• REQUISITION: 543
• POSITION TYPE: Non-Permanent Long Term
• LOCATION: Mill Site

Referral Amount

REFERRAL AMOUNT: N/A

Posting Type

POSTING TYPE: Internal/External