Richard Froese
South Peace News
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. has been named one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2025.
The annual list recognizes top employers who lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces, states an MPR news release dated Jan. 29.
Winners were announced Jan. 30 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. in a special magazine.
MPR managing director Roger Ashfield says the company is delighted with the distinction.
“We are honoured to be recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers,” Ashfield says.
“We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset.
“We are dedicated to providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
“We are proud to offer generous vacation time and personal leave options to support our employees in achieving a fulfilling life both inside and outside work.”
The prestigious award recognizes 80 Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Mediacorp Canada Inc. announced the top 80 in a news release Jan. 29.
Mercer has also made the list from 2020-24.
The operation was also on the list in 2014, 2015, and 2019 when the plant was named Daishowa- Marubeni International (DMI), which sold the facility to Mercer International in December 2018.
First published in 2006, Alberta’s Top Employers is an annual designation that recognizes exceptional workplaces based on various criteria that includes workplace; work atmosphere and social; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.
MPR excelled in all areas, demonstrating a strong commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that supports employee well-being and professional growth.
Mercer credits some of its key initiatives for being selected among Alberta’s Top 80 Employers. They include:
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, pension Registered Retired Savings Plan (RRSP) matching and a generous benefits package.
- Generous vacation policy and other time-off benefits, allowing employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Commitment to employee training and development, providing opportunities for employees to enhance their skills, and advance their careers.
- Active involvement in the local community, contributing to various charitable initiatives and fostering a sense of corporate social responsibility.
Every year, Mediacorp Canada organizes the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. The list with the reasons for the employers being selected is also on the website at mediacorp.ca.
MPR is a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc and is a global producer of forest products, bioproducts and green energy with operations in Canada, USA and Germany.