Job Description

POSTING DATE:

December 04, 2025

CLOSING DATE:

December 18, 2025

JOB NUMBER:

2025-87

POSITION TYPE:

Permanent

LOCATION:

Wabasca, AB

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a

Coordinator, Indigenous Relations

to work out of our Wabasca Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support for local communities. This role also represents Alberta-Pacific at designated community events as well as other community engagement initiatives.

This role requires occasional travel to other communities and Al-Pac's mill site offices.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility - a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification*.

Role Responsibilities

Establish, engage and collaborate with various rural, First Nations and Metis communities. Develop and maintain an understanding of Indigenous communities within and around the Al-Pac Forest Management Area. Engage with local communities and ensure the needs of Indigenous communities are well understood within Al-Pac. Collaborate with other business areas to ensure alignment to organization priorities and provide regular updates to the Indigenous Relations team. Support the coordination and facilitation of meetings, internally and externally, develop meeting agendas and take/prepare meeting minutes. Plan and coordinate community and company events. Ensure documentation requirements are met. Implement KPIs and communicate status updates and reporting to the leadership team. Collect, document and track requests from Indigenous communities. Support preparation of documents using a variety of computer applications and tools, research, gather and summarize information and data, and develop reports, briefings, presentations and information packages

Role Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent Knowledge of First Nation(s) and Metis communities Knowledge of Forestry Operations considered an asset Knowledge of Cree language considered an asset

Other

Understanding of stakeholder engagement best practices. Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication, rapport and relationship building and maintaining connections. Ability to write, present and communicate in a professional, clear, persuasive and organized manner for diverse audiences. Ability to engage with stakeholders and the public with professionalism, tact, discretion, good judgement and trust. Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage private, sensitive, and confidential information appropriately. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage activities efficiently to meet business objectives Strong facilitation skills. Comfort with travelling for work.

What We Offer

A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%. Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance. Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Hybrid Work Arrangement Program, depending on eligibility. Four week's annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service. Relocation Assistance Program, depending on eligibility. Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.
To apply today and learn more about Al-Pac's current opportunities, please visit: alpac.ca/grow-with-us

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*FSC-C021640

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Relocation assistance RRSP match
Experience:

Indigenous Relations: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Location:

Wabasca, AB (preferred)
Work Location: In person