Airport Heavy Equipment Operator - Fly In Fly Out

Canadian Base Operators Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Base Operators Inc. Fort Mackay is seeking an Airport Heavy Equipment Operator for a seasonal full‑time role. You will support snow and ice control, maintain airfield surfaces, and ensure environmental compliance while operating site vehicles and heavy equipment.

The rotation is 1 week on, 1 week off, with camp accommodations and flights provided from Calgary or Edmonton. A Heavy Equipment Operator Certification and 3–5 years in aviation are required, plus licenses and safety

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the Aviation industry.
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required.
• Willing and able to travel; camp accommodations provided; flights from Calgary or Edmonton to Firebag Airport.

Responsibilities

• Provide SNIC duties airside and groundside, including application of proper chemicals.
• Operate all site vehicles and heavy equipment as required.
• Maintain surface drainage, erosion control, and airfield surfaces to a high standard.
• Comply with Transport Canada Aviation Regulations and client requirements.
• Travel as needed for assignments; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

SNIC experience

Aviation experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Radio license

AVOP

Willing to travel

Drug & alcohol testing

Driver's Abstract

Safety orientation

Vaccination compliance

Education

HEO Certification

High school diploma

Post-secondary education

Tools

Class 1/3 license with Q Endorsement

Job description

Acden Base Operators Firebag team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Seasonal Position Mid-September - May 01, 2027 with possibility to extend

The Airport Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Position is located in Fort Mackay. Their primary focus is Heavy Equipment Operations to maintain runway surface, drainage, erosion control & other airfield surfaces. Including the general cleanliness of all airport areas to a high standard as identified by the Team Lead. This is a full-time seasonal position working a 1 week on 1 week off rotation.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide support and perform all snow and ice control (SNIC) duties both airside and groundside, including application of proper chemical as directed and required to improve traction.
• Establish knowledge and ability to operate all site vehicles, equipment and heavy equipment vehicles as required
• Maintain surface drainage, erosion control, graveled surfaces, airfield surfaces and the general cleanliness of vehicles, roads and grounds and department areas to a high standard as identified by the Lead.
• Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage all aspects of its business with regards to prevention of pollution and minimize or eliminate adverse environmental and health impacts. This will be achieved by taking into consideration and complying with; federal, provincial and municipal regulations and guidelines, (whichever is the more stringent) in conjunction with customer, employee and public requirements and concerns
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with Transport Canada Aviation Regulations, Federal Legislation, and or client requirements.
• Monitor and report on erosion control, vegetation control, bird and wildlife control
• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Education Requirements

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification.

Highschool, and or post-secondary education.

Work Experience Requirements

3-5 years of experience in the Aviation industry

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

• Previous aviation or SNIC experience.
• Willing and able to travel; this position is a rotation; camp accommodations are provided; flights are provided from Calgary or Edmonton to the Firebag Airport
• License requirements class 1 or 3 with Q Endorsement or provincial equivalent
• Security clearance requirements – Criminal Record Check
• Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs
• Radio License (aeronautical)
• AVOP
• Previous experience with manual handling principles
• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing & Random Testing
• Drivers Abstract
• Common Safety Orientation – Energy Safety Canada would be an asset

Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our clients’ mandates, the successful candidate may be required to validate full vaccination prior to hire.

Canadian Base Operators welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.