Environmental Technician (Environmental)

  West Fraser Timber Co Ltd

  Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada

West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company that is listed on the TSX. Recognized for the fifth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Employer for Recent Graduates, West Fraser is a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team.

Slave Lake Pulp is a BCTMP (bleached chemical thermo-mechanical pulp) world leaderproducer and has a unique bioenergy plant that generates green power from biogas.  We have professional, collegial, team-oriented work environment. We believe in giving our employees a challenge they can rise to in an environment where they can build their career.  We take pride in what we do and our employees have grown right along with us. We have an opportunity for an:

Environmental Technician

 Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Chemical or Environmental Technology Diploma or B.Sc., equivalencies considered
• Demonstrated team skills & basic computer knowledge
• Initiative to learn and grow, effective organization and communication skills
• Level 1 or 2 Water Certification or lab related experience in an industrial setting would be considered an asset
• A valid driver’s license

 Key responsibilities include:

• Commitment to the Slave Lake Pulp Health & Safety Program
• Collection and testing of effluent and water samples, routine bioassay sampling, & ensuring environmental compliance
• Projects related to environmental compliance and/or performance

 Particulars:

• This position is a four days on and four days off rotation with work hours from 06:00 to 17:30
• The successful candidate must be able to work weekends

West Fraser believes strongly in promoting from within. We are looking for an individual interested in a long-term career with us. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, an outstanding pension plan and relocation package.

The Town of Slave Lake is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, in Alberta. With a population of approximately 7,000 and regarded by many as "The Jewel of the North," Slave Lake is a progressive, dynamic community. Residents of community enjoy the benefits of many amenities and services, including a local airport, affordable housing, great schools and state of the art medical and health clinics. Slave Lake boasts the second largest lake in Alberta and offers excellent, year round recreational opportunities including biking, camping, fishing, hiking, off-roading, boating, beautiful white sand beaches, parks, sports fields, skiing and sledding. It doesn’t take long to feel part of Slave Lake’s welcoming community. For more on Slave Lake, visit: www.slavelake.ca

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