Heavy Equipment Operator (Fort Hills)

North American Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations provided

Flights to site

Overtime pay

Weekly pay

Benefits after 400 hours

Pension

Union with IUOE Local 955

Job summary

North American Construction Group (NACG) is seeking Hydraulic Shovel Operators to work on a remote mining site near Fort McMurray.

Site Fort Hills follows a 14x7 12-hour schedule, with camp accommodations and flights to Edmonton or Calgary. Overtime is provided after 8 hours a day or 44 hours per week, and you’ll be paid weekly with a benefits package after 400 hours and union membership with IUOE Local 955.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience operating 2500, 3600 and 5500 Hitachi shovels.
• Minimum 2 years experience in mining environments.
• High school diploma or GED considered an asset.

Skills

Shovel operation

Mining experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NACG is looking for Hydraulic Shovel Operators to work on a remote mining site in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

For this role, NACG offers a combined rate of up to $54.86/hour as well as room for growth

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site Fort Hills
• Schedule 14x7 12 hr (paid for 12 hours) days/nights
• Accommodations Camp accommodations are provided.
• Transportation Flights provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary.
• Overtime Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

What’s In It for You?

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $54.86/ hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

What Makes You The ONE

• Must have a minimum of 2 years' of experience operating 2500, 3600, and 5500 Front-Loading Hitachi Shovels.
• Must have at least 2 years' experience in mining environment.
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.

What's Next

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following

• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent acceptable Driver’s Abstract
• Valid CSO or BSO Certification (Energy Safety Canada)
• Silica Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• H2S Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• Field Ergonomics (Energy Safety Canada)
• Be subject to Random Testing at Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening
• Criminal Record Check

Once dispatched the following processes will occur

• Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
• An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
• After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site‑specific details.

Please note The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer

• Significant Growth -As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
• Long Term Contracts - NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• Commitment To Safety - With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Competitive Compensation - NACG provides competitive compensation packages for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package - With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching - As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
• Safety focused - An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst the workforce and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative force that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at [e-mail] to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.

Become a member of the North American family today!