Side Boom/ Loader Operator - IOL Kearl LDP

Jardeg; Fort McKay; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jardeg is recruiting for a Side Boom/ Loader Operator to join the Heartland Constructors team at Imperial Oil Kearl site in Fort McKay, Alberta. This 14/14 rotation, 12-hour day shift includes on-site camp accommodations with meals and facilities as part of the role.

You will support maintenance activities, manage tooling and equipment readiness, and work safely as part of a collaborative team on a dynamic oil sands project.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sideboom and loader equipment.
• Fall protection and basic rigging certifications are required.
• First Aid Level A or C certification is preferred.
• CSO certification and a satisfactory drug/alcohol test are expected.
• Ability to pass Imperial Oil training assessment and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Engage in daily lineup meeting to understand shift priorities.
• Coordinate with PM and Execution FLS on schedules and tooling needs.
• Assist outage coordinator with tooling or equipment requirements.
• Deliver/pick up tools and equipment; self-loading/unloading as needed.
• Deliver parts to work face; use flatbed/freight trailers as required.
• Assist with loading/unloading piping trailers and site cleanup.
• Support snow removal with loaders and maintain safety standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to working safely in a team environment.

Skills

Sideboom operation

Loader operation

Equipment handling

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Fall protection

Rigging

First Aid

CSO

Mask fit test

Job description

Requisition ID32601-Posted11/04/2026

Position: Side Boom/ Loader Operator - IOL Kearl LDP

Project Type:Maintenance

Project Location:Imperial Oil Kearl

Shift:Day

Schedule:14 days on 14 days off

Accommodations: Camp

Travel Details: Fly to and from site

GC: Graham

Allied Partner:Heartland Constructors Inc.

Reference Number:32601

Jardeg is recruiting Side Boom/ Loader Operator to join the Heartland Constructors team at the Imperial Oil Kearl site in Fort MacKay, Alberta. Charter flights are provided from Calgary/Edmonton to site! Shift schedules will be on a 14/14 rotation, 12 hours per day. While working on-site, workers will be staying at the Wapasu camp which will provide hot meals, lodging, a workout facility, Wi‑Fi and much more!

The Successful individual would be a key member of the Maintenance Function responsible for providing exceptional support to the teams ensuring equipment, tooling and parts are available at the workforce. Team member must be self-motivated, being able to plan their day to efficiently keep ahead of the workgroup with any shovel ancillary equipment moves.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in daily lineup meeting to ensure an understanding of the shift priorities.
• Engage with the PM and Execution FLS with upcoming work schedules understanding tooling and equipment requirements and ensuring readiness.
• Assist the outage coordinator with any tooling or equipment needs.
• Deliver/pick up of tools and equipment from various locations. Must be comfortable self-loading and unloading pipe and piping com
• Deliver parts to the work face as requested by the FLS, technicians and materials coordinator. Utilizing flatbed trailers, freight trailers and bumper pull trailers
• Assist with loading and unloading piping trailers
• Assist with general cleanup on and around site.
• Deliver and pick up light vehicles from the maintenance facility.
• Assist with snow clean up with use of loaders.
• A demonstrated commitment to working safely
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Fall protection certification and experience
• Basic Rigging Certification
• Be qualified to operate a variety of equipment such as a Sidebooms and Loaders
• Be able to pass an Imperial Oil training assessment
• Pipeline experience would be an asset
• Be able to take direction from the supervisor, work independently and follow all site safety standards
• CSO
• Basic Rigging - In Person
• First Aid - Level A or C
• Satisfactory Drug and Alcohol Test
• Mask Fit Test

COME AND GET YOUR BOOTS DIRTY!

At Jardeg, we power the workforce behind Graham and its trusted workforce partners, recruiting skilled trades and construction professionals who help deliver complex projects across Canada. If you’re a tradesperson working in Canada, our reach across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial construction - as well as maintenance and turnaround projects - means we offer more than just a job. We offer a lifetime of work.

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