Loader Operator

North American Services Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 37,505 - 53,416; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay

Transportation provided

PPE provided

Job summary

North American Services Inc. is seeking Loader Operators to join our remote mining team in Fort McMurray. This position offers a competitive rate of up to $33.00/hour with benefits including vacation pay, weekly pay, and opportunities for overtime. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months of loader operating experience and strong safety awareness. Working on the Syncrude-Aurora site, candidates will perform essential functions such as bundling materials and assisting with transport. Join a committed team and apply today.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months loader operating experience required.
• Must be familiar with material transport, both loading and unloading.
• Strong safety awareness necessary.

Responsibilities

• Bundle and secure all materials for transport.
• Assist with loading and unloading of trucks.
• Unpack and reestablish the equipment yard.

Skills

Loader operating experience

Material transport awareness

Construction experience

Safety awareness

Equipment operating experience

Listening skills

Proficient in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Position Scope

NASI is seeking Loader Operators to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area.

This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contractors in the region.

For this role, NASI offers a base rate of up to $33.00/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site: Syncrude-Aurora
• Schedule: 10 x 4 (days only)- 11.5 hour shifts
• Accommodations: Camp is not provided
• Work Duration: 1 month +, may be extended/opportunity to roll into another project
• Tentative start date: March 18, 2026
• Transportation: Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shifts)
• Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week

Please note that this is a CLAC position and candidates working under NASI will be under the collective agreement.

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a base rate of pay of $33.00/hour, varying with experience level.
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck.
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• Paid weekly.
• 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.
• Local, home every night!

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Bundle and secure all materials in prep for transport in our Heavy Equipment yard.
• Assist third party contractor with the loading and unloading of transport trucks.
• Providing escorts with support.
• Unpack and reestablish the heavy equipment yard in the new location.

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Minimum 6 months loader operating experience.
• Must be familiar with material transport, both on loading and off loading.
• Experience in construction and earthworks.
• Strong safety awareness.
• High preference for individuals with equipment operating experience (Haul Truck/Dozer) as there is potential to roll into a future project.
• Oilsands experience considered an asset.
• Attentive and possess strong listening skills.
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

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:

• Provide a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract
• Valid CSO or BSO (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

Once onboarded, the following processes will occur:

• Will receive a call from NASI 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 NASI, 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.

Overview

NASI in a Nutshell

North American Services Inc. (NASI) is a supplier of heavy equipment operators, skilled maintenance, and quality leaders for embedded labour supply opportunities and for mine project services including civil earthworks, roadbuilding, construction, water management, infrastructure development, and other light to large scale industrial projects.

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