We're seeking an experienced
Recovery Superintendent to lead a critical recovery operation within a kraft pulp mill. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven pulp and paper professional with deep recovery process expertise and experience leading unionized operations.
In this role, you'll oversee the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the recovery area, including the
recovery boiler, evaporation and stripping systems, tall oil, and turpentine recovery. You'll lead a team of approximately 15 employees while driving performance in safety, environmental compliance, production, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and union leadership, you'll develop shutdown and maintenance strategies, manage operational and capital budgets, implement training and development programs, and ensure the department consistently meets production and cost objectives. Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across the mill.
What We're Looking For
- Required: Previous recovery operations experience in a kraft pulp mill (this is essential)
- Experience supervising employees in a unionized pulp and paper manufacturing environment
- 1st or 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate OR a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree
- Strong knowledge of recovery boilers, evaporation, recausticizing, and related recovery systems
- Experience leading maintenance planning, shutdowns, reliability initiatives, and capital projects
- Excellent communication, leadership, and continuous improvement skills
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $100,000–$140,000
- 20% annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Paid vacation
- Full relocation assistance available
If you're an experienced recovery leader ready to take ownership of one of the mill's most critical operations, we'd love to hear from you.
