Construction QC Technologist

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Construction Quality Control Technologist, responsible for monitoring construction activities on mine earth structures. The role requires a technical diploma and offers competitive compensation with benefits. You'll work in a safety-sensitive environment on a 7 on, 7 off shift schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary and stock options

100% Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out options

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Eligible for accreditation with ASET as a C.E.T. or C.Tech.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in construction quality control for dike construction.
• Valid class 5 Drivers' License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
• Complete daily visual inspections and soil density testing.
• Compile daily construction reports.

Skills

Communication

Education

Technical diploma in mining-related field

Job description

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Geotechnical Operations Support team, the Construction Quality Control (QC) Technologist will perform safe, compliant, and effective construction monitoring of various mine earth structures, including external tailings dykes, in-pit tailings dykes, and waste dumps.

• Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off (alternating day/night shifts) – 12 hours/shift
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: July 8, 2025

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including Mine Operations, Geotechnical Engineering, and Mine Engineering
• Implement Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, Quality Management System, and Safe Operating Procedures
• Complete daily visual inspections of material borrow sources and mine earth structures to support construction activities. Perform in situ soil density testing with a nuclear densometer as per IFC drawings
• Compile daily construction reports and upload at the end of each shift in the construction database. Document construction activities, in situ test results, and non-conformances in the construction database

What You Bring To The Role

• A technical diploma in a field related to mining (Civil Technologist, Geological Technologist, Geomatics Technologist, or a Mining Technologist) and eligible for accreditation with ASET as a C.E.T. or C.Tech.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in construction quality control of earthwork for dike construction, preferably in oil sands companies
• Valid class 5 Drivers' License with limited or no demerits
• Ability to carry 50 lbs over rough terrain continuously for 100 meters

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company-matched stock savings plan, and annual bonuses
• 100% Employer-paid extended Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Potential eligibility for relocation benefits under Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Additional premiums may apply
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First-class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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About Us
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