Specialist, Risk Assurance & Advisory Services – Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.

POSTING DATE: February 10, 2026

CLOSING DATE: February 24, 2026

JOB NUMBER: 2026-13

POSITION TYPE: Long-Term (2-year contract)

LOCATION: St. Albert, Alberta

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Risk Assurance & Advisory Services Specialist to work out of our St. Albert office. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial and/or operational internal audits and J-SOX (the Japanese Financial Instruments Exchange Act internal control guidance for evaluating and auditing of internal controls over financial reporting).

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

• Providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the company operations.
• Designing, planning, and completing reviews of operations, processes, and controls.
• Advising and making recommendations to others on how to design new processes and systems that meet professional standards.
• Reviewing company level controls, financial close and reporting process controls, process level controls, IT application controls and IT General controls.
• Evaluating design and operating effectiveness of J-SOX key controls – conducting risk assessments and identifying controls and gaps in place to mitigate identified risk and recommending remediation for deficiencies.
• Maintaining updated documentation including risk control matrices (RCMs), procedural write-ups (narratives), flowcharts, and checklists.
• Researching new or technical subjects to support the internal controls work.
• Assessing the impact of changes in processes and systems – re-design controls in response to change and update related controls documentation for changes made.
• Creating a plan to deliver and review financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
• Maintaining and renewing a deep knowledge and understanding of the company’s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct and ensuring own work adheres to required standards.
• Managing a portfolio of audit assignments, ensuring that the team plans and delivers audits that cover identified risk areas and that appropriate corrective actions are agreed on with auditees.
• Resolving issues arising from audits and referring serious or contentious issues to the Director, Risk Assurance & Advisory Services.
• Preparing material for various target audiences, tailoring the tone and content to match the needs, expectations of audiences.
• Managing basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from the Director, Risk Assurance & Advisory Services. This includes being responsible for developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in accounting is required.
• Recognized accounting designation is required.
• Minimum of 3 – 5+ years’ progressive experience in public accounting.
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of best practices in auditing & internal controls.
• Strong Internal Financial Reporting Standards knowledge.
• Experience in a highly computerized manufacturing environment.
• Certified Internal Auditor /Certified Information Systems Auditor designation an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Other

• Strong financial analysis and technical skills with the ability to apply comprehensive knowledge.
• Ability to act with independence and provide guidance and training to others.
• Good experience with data collection and analysis with the ability to conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Ability to prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports and provide good insights.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including collaboration with and coaching other RAAS team members to execute projects. Interact with team members across all levels and discuss evaluations and recommendations from reviews/audits.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to maintain the credibility of the Internal Audit function by performing work in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Standards.

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