Who we are. Mercer Peace River Pulp is an integral part of the Canadian forest products industry, providing the northwest Alberta region with approximately 300 jobs while sustainably managing the forests. A career at Mercer Peace River offers an opportunity for growth, meaningful work, and a collaborative learning environment. Throughout your career, you will be supported by a team of skilled professionals and provided a self‐motivating environment to make your goals achievable.
What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our team members. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect and fairness and providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Our Acknowledgment. We recognize and honor the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous peoples who have cared for these lands since the time immemorial. We are situated on Treaty 8 territory, which is also the historic regional homeland of the Metis, including the Peace River Territory, the Lesser Slave Lake Territory, and the Lower Athabasca Territory.
We acknowledge and respect the rich histories, languages, and diverse cultures of the First Nations, Metis and all Indigenous peoples who have been stewards of this land. We express our gratitude for their enduring contributions, which continue to strengthen and enrich our communities today.
The role. We are seeking a full-time, permanent Stores Lead within our Business Services Department. As a Stores Lead, you would be responsible for ensuring the effective management of the Stores Technicians. In this position you will monitor the entirety of the Stores Department.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage the overall operations and day-to-day functions of the Storeroom and Receiving Department, including supervising, training and motivating the Stores and Receiving team members.
- Acquire and document all purchases and must ensure that all goods are properly received, stored and issued.
- Assist purchasing with obtaining competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availability.
- Record and maintain inventory lists, review paperwork and reports, check product codes, process shipping orders, returns and provide customer service.
- Monitor and maintain current inventory levels; process purchasing orders as required; track orders and investigate problems.
- Record purchases, maintain database, perform physical count of inventory, and reconcile actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
- Ensure that there are sufficient expendable operating supplies on hand for each department by coordinating regular inventories with the storeroom team members and other departments.
- Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean and properly organized.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent - copy of diploma or equivalent required.
- Parts and Materials Apprentice or a Parts Journeyperson certification or Supply Chain designation is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with required computer systems (Google Suite of Applications, SAP, CMMS etc.)
- Safety conscious individual who can demonstrate safe work practices with respect to people, equipment, and processes.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Proven leadership, conflict resolution, performance management and coaching skills.
- Experience operating Industrial lift trucks, fork-lifts and pallet lifters is considered an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven organizational and scheduling abilities.
Featured Benefits of Working with Us
- We offer our full‐time team members a comprehensive benefit plan, as well as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company-matched RRSP and Flexible Pension Plan options.
- Compensation is based on experience, qualifications and competency, with a starting hourly rate of $52.66.
- You will start with three weeks (120 hours) of annual vacation, prorated based on your start date.
Application Process: Submit your resume, including copies of your High School diploma and any other educational qualifications, to our HR Dep’t via email: by June 14, 2026, quoting competition number CN 2622.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $52.66 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certified Supply Chain Professional designation (preferred)
Location:
- Peace River, AB (preferred)
Work Location: In person
