Posted 11 days ago
Power & Recovery Supervisor
@ Domtar Products
Port Mellon, British Columbia
Overview
Domtar Products is hiring a Power & Recovery Supervisor at its Howe Sound Mill on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. The role oversees shift operations across the Power, Recovery and Recaust areas, leads the hourly workforce, and is responsible for safety, compliance and operational efficiency. The posting pays $63.46 per hour under the Howe Sound Labour Agreement, with overtime at 2x and shift premiums.
Pay:
$63.46 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Direct workforce for safe, efficient Power & Recovery Plant operation
- Act as Incident Commander during emergencies
- Coordinate crew scheduling and time-off requests per collective agreement
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
- Coordinate Operations, Maintenance and Engineering activities
Requirements summary:
- Valid Second Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency or higher
- Minimum 5 years pulp mill operations experience
- Minimum 2 years supervisory experience, preferably unionized
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven decision-making ability
- Knowledge of safe operating practices and coaching ability
Tools & skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Second Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency, TSBC, WorkSafeBC |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Domtar Products
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Full company description
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products. Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products. Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu. Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.
- LinkedIn followers
- 95,011
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 7,968
- Reported office locations
- 100 Kingsley Park Dr, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715, US
- 234 Kingsley Park Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715-6476, US
- 395, de Maisonneuve West, Montreal, Quebec, CA
- Business categories
- Business Development
- Sustainability
- Wellness
- Paper Manufacturing
- Personal Health
- Product Design
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Domtar Products
- Domtar
- Specialties
- Paper Manufacturing
- Paper Distribution
- Pulp Manufacturing
- Pulp and Paper
- Paper
- Pulp
- Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Sustainability
- Engineering
- Airlaid Nonwovens
- Forest Products
- Wood pulp
- Containerboard
- and Packaging
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Fort Mill, South Carolina |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1848 |
| Specialties | Paper ManufacturingPaper DistributionPulp ManufacturingPulp and PaperPaperPulpManufacturingForestrySustainabilityEngineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 158 |
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Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
Our Howe Sound Mill, located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, is seeking an experience Supervisor to join our team.
Our ideal candidate will play an important role in overseeing shift operations across the Power, Recovery, and Recaust areas, leading the hourly workforce, and ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient mill operations. This position is well suited to a strong leader who thrives in a hands-on industrial environment, prioritizes safety and operational excellence, and is committed to developing employees, maintaining regulatory and environmental compliance, and supporting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs the workforce to ensure the safe, continuous, and efficient operation of the Power & Recovery Plant.
- Champions a proactive safety culture by fostering engagement, accountability, and ownership, while supporting and reinforcing established safety programs.
- Assumes the role of Incident Commander (IC) during an emergency, establishes command, assesses hazards, directs all response activities, ensures responder and public safety, communicates with the EOC, and coordinates internal and external resources.
- Prioritizes employee training and development, including line of progression requirements and core safety trainings.
- Coordinates crew scheduling and processes time-off requests in accordance with applicable collective agreement provisions, ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained.
- Ensures compliance with TSBC & WorkSafeBC requirements, applicable legislations, environmental regulations, ISO 9001 & 14001 standards, and HSPP policies and procedures.
- Investigates, reports, and follows up on workplace incidents, injuries, and potential hazards, implementing corrective actions as required.
- Coordinates activities and communication between Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to maintain productivity and operational efficiency.
- Monitors equipment integrity and coordinates maintenance activities during off-shifts to support equipment reliability and operational continuity.
- Establishes and monitors performance measures and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational targets, continuous improvement, and the effective implementation of change initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a valid Second Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency or higher.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in pulp mill operations, with strong practical knowledge of recovery boilers, power boilers, steam turbine generators and steam distribution systems, recaust & lime kiln, mill water & effluent water treatment, and industrial process equipment.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Proven decision-making skills, with the ability to assess situations, prioritize effectively, and make sound operational decisions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe operating practices and the ability to coach employees in safe, disciplined work practices.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Competitive hourly wage of $63.46, as outlined in the Howe Sound Labour Agreement
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Overtime paid at 2x, along with applicable shift premiums
Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vison and paramedical coverage.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Health Care Spending Account
Life insurance coverage
Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.
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