Heavy Equipment Operator - 2

Implats Group; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Travel allowance

Meals provided at mine site

Job summary

Impala Canada operates the Lac des Iles Mine, located about 90 minutes northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment, loading/hauling on site, and maintaining safety and efficiency in a high-production environment.

Working knowledge of haulage trucks and other heavy equipment is essential, as is English proficiency. The position offers competitive pay, meals at site, health benefits, and travel allowances.

Qualifications

• Surface miner common core.
• MTCU modules for bull dozer, hydraulic excavator and haulage truck.
• Experience with power tools, chainsaws, water pumps and gen-sets.
• Proficient in operating heavy equipment in a mine.
• Verbal and written English proficiency.
• Able to perform manual labor.
• DZ license or Class G minimum.

Responsibilities

• Operate haulage trucks, back hoes, graders, dozers, loaders and related equipment on site.
• Load, haul and maintain roadways on the mine site.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow policies/regulations.
• Communicate hazards or concerns to supervisor clearly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor; 14x14 rotation.

Skills

Equipment operation

Hazard communication

English proficiency

Education

Surface miner common core

Tools

MTCU bull dozer modules

MTCU hydraulic excavator modules

MTCU haulage truck modules

Job description

Impala Canada operates the Lac des Iles Mine (LDI), producing 41% of Canada's palladium and providing high-paying career opportunities for high-caliber individuals who want to work with modern equipment, strong leadership, and a company that invests in its people. Located just 90 minutes northwest of Thunder Bay, LDI has been in operation for 32 years and plays a vital role in producing palladium: a critical mineral essential to reducing global vehicle emissions and supporting a cleaner environment.

Our site is built on a uniquely rich ore body and is supported by advanced underground, surface, and milling infrastructure. We're known for our proven safety record, a culture of comradery, and leaders grounded in our values: respect, care, and deliver. Competitive compensation, practical travel allowances, excellent benefits, and RSP support reflect our commitment to the people who keep this operation running.

LDI is located in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory, on the traditional lands of the Anishnaabeg and the Métis. As an active community partner in the Thunder Bay region, Impala Canada supports local organizations, education, healthcare, and development initiatives that strengthen the well-being of the region we call home.

Job Description:

• Working knowledge and skills in equipment operation
• Responsible for equipment operation, loading, hauling and maintaining roadways on the mine site
• Must demonstrate proficiency operating haulage trucks, back hoes, graders, dozers, light vehicles, boom truck, sand truck, loaders and perform other duties as required and assigned by the Supervisor, such as water pumps and piping, snow removal and assisting site services as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Follow company policies and legislative standards
• Ability to effectively communicate any hazards or concerns to supervisor; Crew 1; 14x14 rotation

Must Have:

• Surface miner common core
• Must have MTCU modules for bull dozer, hydraulic excavator and haulage truck
• Experience with power tools, chainsaws, water pumps and gen-sets is considered an asset
• Proficient in the operation of various heavy equipment in a mine operations environment is considered an asset
• Verbal and written proficiency of the English language
• Able to perform manual labor
• DZ License is considered an asset; Class G at a minimum

What's in it for You:

• The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of hourly wage, health & medical insurance, retirement savings plan and travel allowance.
• Meals are provided while at the mine site.

Please note, that all job offers are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.