Training Supervisor, Power & Recovery

Skookumchuck, BC, V0B 2E0, Canada

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

The Training Supervisor is responsible for developing, delivering, coordinating, and maintaining technical and operational training for employees working in the Power & Recovery areas of the pulp mill. The role supports safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation by ensuring operators have the knowledge, practical skills, qualifications, and demonstrated competency required for their positions.

Key responsibilities and percentage of time spent on each:

*Key Responsibilities*	*Percentage*
Work directly with the Department Manager to develop Line of Progression (LOP)training including training plans, competency profiles, assessment tools and evaluation methods	15
Coordinate weekly training meetings with employee providing coaching support, identifying training gaps and developing plans to address gaps and maintain employee training records	15
Review and edit line of progression training and training matrices	10
Review area SOP’s and lockouts as required	10
Conduct one-on-one training with operators using a variety of training methods (i.e. classroom, on the job, online)	15
Work with Human Resources, Health and Safety and Technical services to coordinate corporate and Mill wide training	15
Assist with area outage and shutdown planning	5
Work with Shift Supervisors to plan training schedules	10
Provide relief supervision duties as required	5

Critical Competencies:

Education and Experience, Leadership, Technical, Innovation and Work Complexity

Power Engineering certification is appropriate to provincial and site requirements.
Experience as a Shift Engineer, Control Room Operator, Lead Hand, Supervisor, or Operations Trainer with significant operating experience in Power & Recovery or comparable kraft pulp mill operations.
Strong practical knowledge of recovery boilers, power boilers, steam systems, turbines, recausticizing, lime kilns, utilities, and industrial process equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge of safe operating practices and the ability to coach safe, disciplined work execution.
Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in practical operator-level language.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with DCS systems, process historians, electronic documentation, and training systems.
Experience developing competency-based operator qualification programs.

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Responsibilities

The Training Supervisor develops and delivers technical training programs to ensure safe and efficient operations within the Power & Recovery department. They also coordinate training schedules, assess employee competency, and provide coaching to maintain operational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess Power Engineering certification and significant operating experience in pulp mill environments. Strong communication, facilitation, and computer skills are required to manage training matrices and technical documentation.

Skills

Power Engineering
Training Development
Coaching
Operational Training
Process Safety
DCS Systems
Process Historians
Technical Facilitation
Competency Assessment
SOP Development
Recovery Boilers
Steam Systems
Turbines
Recausticizing
Lime Kilns
Industrial Process Equipment

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Keywords

Power Engineering
Pulp Mill
Recovery Boiler
Power Boiler
Steam Systems
Turbines
Recausticizing
Lime Kilns
DCS
Process Historian
Line of Progression
Competency Profile
SOP
Lockout
Training Coordination
Coaching
Operations Trainer
Shift Engineer
Control Room Operator
Industrial Process Equipment
Safety Compliance
Technical Training
Operational Efficiency
Outage Planning
Shutdown Planning

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