crane operator

Government of Canada; Nisku; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for on-site roles in challenging environments, particularly in the oilfield construction industry. Candidates must possess the necessary certifications and demonstrate a commitment to safety and operational excellence. Responsibilities include operating various types of cranes, conducting inspections, and maintaining equipment, with a focus on teamwork and flexibility.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Certifications in Boom Truck and Mobile Crane Operations are necessary.
• Experience in the oilfield construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, and position equipment.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and routine maintenance work.
• Instruct apprentices in crane operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Mines and quarries
• Remote location
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Industrial plant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Calculate crane capacities
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Instruct apprentices
• Perform routine maintenance work

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Boom Truck Crane Operator Trade Certification
• Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA)
• Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA) basic safety orientation (BSO)
• Mobile Crane Operator Trade Certification
• Hoisting Licence
• Mobile Crane Operator Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization Type of cranes

• Hydraulic or telescoping boom

Additional sector experience

• Oilfield construction industry

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Travel insurance