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Millar Western Forest Products is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Environmental Coordinator to join our team at the Whitecourt, Alberta BCTMP Mill. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Environmental Services, this role provides hands-on coordination and technical support for environmental programs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working with operations, maintenance, engineering teams, and external partners, the Coordinator supports monitoring and reporting programs, contractor coordination, trial and chemical initiatives, sludge management, audits, and data analysis related to the effluent treatment system and Bio-Energy Plant. This role plays a key part in ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting permitting and audit requirements, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing technical guidance to technicians and operators while promoting Millar Western’s strong safety and environmental stewardship culture.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will hold a post-secondary diploma or degree in Environmental Sciences, Waste Water Management, Power Engineering, or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience in an industrial or pulp mill environmental environment.

The ideal candidate will bring practical knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, environmental monitoring and compliance processes, sampling protocols, and data management, along with strong organizational and communication skills. While this role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities, the ability to provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to technicians, operators, and contractors is considered an asset.

Why work for us?

Millar Western is a privately-owned company active in the forest products business for more than a century. Operating high-tech pulp mills supplied with sustainably sourced fibre, the company provides full-time employment in lively, friendly, communities offering an excellent quality of life

We offer:

• an industry-leading wage and benefits program that includes a pension plan, comprehensive dental and health insurance and a profit-sharing plan
• a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under Partners in Injury Reduction, Work Safe Alberta and the Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces
• a collaborative and respectful work environment that values the skills of our people and encourages them to take on new challenges and advance within the organization
• a chance to live where you work – no commuting or camps

This position is located in Whitecourt, Alberta, a dynamic and family-oriented community, located 170 km from Edmonton and offering excellent amenities and a great quality of life.

Millar Western is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.