Crane Operator

Ledcor Highways; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation provided

Travel allowance

Health and dental benefits

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ledcor Highways Ltd. seeks an experienced Crane Operator for an Oil & Gas project in Alberta's Fort McMurray area. You will operate heavy cranes on high‑volume earthworks and support lifting of components for power structures, collaborating closely with a skilled crew.

Ideal candidates have Red Seal certification, 3+ years of crane experience on industrial sites, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and adhering to shift rotations. Camp accommodations and travel allowances are provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' crane operating experience on industrial construction projects.
• Red Seal certification from a recognized authority.
• Must pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Experience with 80-100 ton RT cranes or 50T boom trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate 80- or 100-ton RT cranes or 50T boom trucks on site.
• Perform pre-trip and safety inspections; log hazards and maintenance concerns.
• Communicate with signals and team to coordinate lifts.
• Work in adverse terrain and busy, crowded sites with safety priority.
• Ensure work is completed during regular hours.

Skills

Crane operation

Team communication

Safety awareness

Hazard inspections

Attention to detail

Education

Red Seal certification

CSO/BSO

Job description

We are seeking experienced Crane Operator to support us on an Oil & Gas project. You will be an integral part of the Ledcor team working on the major oil sands mine expansion project for our client.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively and safely operates equipment utilizing machine specific controls and attachments to complete all necessary tasks related to heavy earthworks and construction.
• Must have experience in operating 80- and 100-Ton RT cranes, or 50T boom trucks with manbaskets. These Cranes will be assisting with lifting components to assemble high voltage structures.
• Operates in crowded, fast-paced working environments, and exercises extreme caution with awareness of potential situational hazards to ensure site safety.
• Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators, ground personnel and Laborers, and acts accordingly.
• This includes operating on adverse terrain, near other equipment and heavy trafficked areas
• Conduct pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections, completes Hazard Assessments, and logs and reports any maintenance concerns with equipment
• Must have the ability to communicate well and work as part of a team
• Ensures the safety of the crew, equipment, and environment
• Ensures that work is completed during regular hours

Requirements :

• Preferred 3+ years' experience running a crane with the ability to operate other heavy equipment
• Experience of working on a construction project in an industrial setting
• Must possess a Red Seal certification with a recognized provincial training authority
• Good to have CSO/BSO
• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Work Conditions:

14 days on / 7 days off rotational shift, 11.5 hour workdays.

Crane tonnage premium in addition to base wage

Camp based accommodation provided for non-local candidates

Travel allowance provided from approved locations

Work will be primarily outdoors in various weather conditions

Benefits provided by CLAC

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We're experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email . For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page .