Operational Specialist, Steam & Recovery

Youre passionate about keeping things running smoothly love diving into the details of safety maintenance and production performance and you know your way around a pulp and paper mill weve got a spot for you.

Were looking for ahands-on process-savvy Operational Specialist to support daily operations in one of our key production areas. Working with the Steam & Recovery team youll be the anchor point between operations maintenance technical teams and leadership making sure performance stays sharp processes stay safe and everyones rowing in the same direction.

A day in the life of an Operational Specialist:

Safety & Housekeeping Non-Negotiables

• Youll lead the charge on safety in your area owning and updating all JSAs CSHAs lockouts and SOPs.
• Youll ensure housekeeping standards are met helping maintain a clean and hazard-free environment.
• Safetys not just a task list its how you work.

Operational Support Keeping the Line Moving

• Youll coordinate with Shift Supervisors Operators Planners and Maintenance Staff to plan for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Youll minimize downtime during shutdowns start-ups and area outages with smart well-communicated plans.
• Whether its a major outage or a quick adjustment you help get things back online efficiently and safely.

Performance & KPI Ownership You Know Your Numbers

• Youll help define track and support area KPIs like cost safety uptime and troubleshooting metrics.
• Youll identify and document lost opportunities and more importantly youll dig into why they happened and how to prevent them.
• Youll work with Operators daily to improve repeatability efficiency and overall process capability.

Collaboration Be the Glue Between Teams

• From vendors and suppliers to internal engineers and operators youll connect the dots.
• Youll coordinate materials inventory and support services for your areas needs.
• Youll be the go-to voice in your area for process questions improvement ideas and training.

Process Development Building for the Future

• Youll help develop and improve SOPs training docs and testing procedures alongside technical teams.
• Youll contribute to capital project planning by identifying operational constraints.
• Youll stay on top of industry standards regulations and ISO documentation to keep things compliant and competitive.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Hands-on experience in a pulp & paper mill or heavy industrial environment
• Strong understanding of production flows shutdown/startup procedures and safety systems
• Great communication skills: Youre clear consistent and you know how to keep stakeholders aligned
• A knack for troubleshooting and finding better ways to do things
• A collaborative mindset: You coach support and help others succeed

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Lockout/tagout experience specific to pulp and paper
• Familiarity with IRIS SAP or similar maintenance planning tools
• Experience in facilitating or leading shutdown/outage planning
• Exposure to continuous improvement tools like Lean Six Sigma or RCA

Why This Role Matters:

At the heart of any mill is its people and the Operational Specialist is one of the roles that keeps things turning. This isnt just about keeping machines running. Its about improving how we do what we do mentoring those around you and being a key voice in creating a safer more efficient mill.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and lead from the floor Lets talk.

The salary range for this position is: $108000.00-$135000.00

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.

Dont check off every single bullet point At Canfor we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety embraces diversity valuing everyones unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity creativity innovation and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable based on qualifications and experience.

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.