Pulp Operations Trainee

nanaimoforestproducts; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harmac Pacific Pulp Mill on Vancouver Island near Nanaimo, BC, is seeking energetic, mechanically inclined, and safety-focused individuals to join our Operations team. You will support mill operations through production support, equipment operation, process monitoring, and housekeeping, with opportunities for hands-on maintenance experience.

Shifts may be 10 or 12 hours, with overtime as required, and initial training across entry-level roles to foster skill development and long-term career

Qualifications

• Energetic, mechanically inclined and safety-focused individuals apply.
• Shifts may be 10 or 12 hours with overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Support mill operations through production support, equipment operation, process monitoring, housekeeping, and maintenance activities.
• Relief coverage across the mill to develop skills and career growth.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Safety-conscious

Job description

Join a company that prides itself on putting its peoplefirst.

Competitive salary of $38.11/hour

About The Organization:

Created in 2008 and privately held, Harmac Pacific Pulp operates a Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill on the East coast of Vancouver Island near Nanaimo, BC. Nanaimo Forest Products (NFP) Ltd., the owner of the Harmac Pacific trademark, restarted the mill with a single production line on October 3, 2008. Since that time the mill has grown to five production lines and a capacity of 400,000 tonnes of world-class pulp per year. Key to Harmac’s success is the employee ownership model. Our employees are very active participants in the running of the business and have 2 members that they elect to the company’s 6 seats on its Board of Directors.

The future of Harmac Pacific Pulp continues to look bright due to our highly engaged workforce highlighted by our employee shareholder ownership model. Through extensive capital investments, the organization has made significant improvements in productivity and reliability. In addition, as of 2013, the installation has been complete of a 25 MW Green Energy turbogenerator which we currently use to sell power to BC Hydro.

Job Description

Harmac Pacific Pulp Mill is seeking energetic, mechanically inclined, and safety-focused individuals to join our Operations team. Reporting to the Shift or Area Supervisor, the successful candidate will support mill operations through a combination of production support, equipment operation, process monitoring, operational housekeeping, and maintenance-related activities.

This position provides exposure to a wide range of mill systems and processes, offering hands-on experience with industrial equipment, production operations, and process control. New employees receive training across entry-level operational roles and provide relief coverage throughout the mill, creating opportunities for skill development, advancement, and long-term career growth.

Shifts may be 10 or 12 hours in duration, with overtime as required. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career in