Airport Heavy Equipment Operator - Fly In Fly Out

Canadian Base Operators Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations provided

Flights from Calgary/Edmonton

Job summary

Acden Base Operators is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to support the Firebag team in Fort Mackay. This full-time seasonal role runs on a 1 week on/1 week off rotation from mid-September to May 01, 2027, with potential extension.

Duties include snow/ice control, runway maintenance, and adherence to aviation regulations. Qualifications include 3–5 years in aviation, a Heavy Equipment Operator Certification, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the aviation industry.
• Experience with SNIC duties and airfield operations preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work on a rotation; camp accommodations provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide SNIC duties both airside and groundside with proper chemical applications.
• Operate site vehicles and heavy equipment as required.
• Maintain airfield surfaces, drainage, and general cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada Aviation Regulations and client requirements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests and obtain security clearance.

Skills

SNIC experience

Aviation operations

Safety awareness

Ability to travel

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

High school diploma

Tools

Class 1 or 3 license with Q Endorsement

Radio license (aeronautical)

AVOP

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. If you are interested, please apply no later than August 20, 2026.

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.