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Millar Western’s Quesnel River Pulp Division is seeking a highly motivated Lab Technologist to join the Technical Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting testing for process evaluation studies and monitoring pulp quality. Working closely with process engineers and production operators, you will help ensure the final product meets customer quality requirements. Your duties will also include calibrating and maintaining test equipment. Over time, you will develop competencies to provide coverage in other areas of the Technical Department, such as chip testing and water treatment testing.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, with a keen eye for precision and accuracy in analyzing and reporting results. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing abilities. Flexibility is required, as the role involves working nights, weekends, and various shift schedules. Qualifications include a B.Sc. in Science or a two-year diploma in a chemical or instrumentation-focused Technology Program. Proven experience in environmental or chemical lab work and with lab instrumentation is required, along with strong organizational skills, a Class 5 Driver’s License, and proficiency with computerized systems. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to analyze data using statistical methods and take a proactive, detail-oriented approach to their work.

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 stable, full-time employment in lively, friendly, communities offering an excellent quality of life.

We offer:

• a competitive wage and benefits program that includes a defined benefit pension plan and comprehensive dental and health insurance benefits
• a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under the BC Forest Safety Council and Work Safe BC (COR).
• 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.

This position is located in Quesnel, BC, a vibrant community of 25,000 people, located in central BC, offering excellent housing, medical, educational and recreation opportunities.