Site Materials Coordinator - Heavy Oil

OCL Group Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian construction company is seeking a Site Materials Coordinator for their Fort McMurray project. The role involves overseeing the lifecycle of materials, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of material management experience in oil & gas construction and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position requires commitment to safety and includes a 14/14 rotation schedule with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly Pay

Annual bonus based on company performance

100% employer-paid insurance

Paid vacation

Cell phone allowance

Company provided IT assets

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Material Management experience in industrial oil & gas construction.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with inventory management software.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming freight for damages and report discrepancies.
• Organize and maintain site laydown yards and warehouses safely.
• Verify and file Material Test Reports ensuring compliance with specifications.

Skills

Material Management experience

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Safety culture commitment

Education

Supply Chain Management certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. is proudly 100% Canadian. We are a privately held, employee-owned, fully integrated general contractor with design-build solutions across Western Canada. We have been serving the energy and municipal infrastructure markets since 2009.

The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter. Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on “People” and “Doing the Job Right”.

Learn more about OCL here: www.oclgroup.ca

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Materials Coordinator to oversee the complete lifecycle of materials on-site, from receipt to installation. You will act as the critical link between procurement, vendors, and the construction execution team, ensuring that the right materials are in the hands of the crews exactly when they are needed.

This role requires a candidate who is comfortable working outdoors in a laydown yard environment and possesses strong administrative skills for inventory tracking and reporting.

This is 14/14 rotation, working 12 hours/day. Charter flights are provided from either Edmonton or Calgary with flight allowances based on the province located.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, negotiable, based on experience
• Weekly Pay
• Eligible for annual bonus based on company performance
• 100% employer-paid drugs, travel, life & dependent life insurance, and AD&D
• Long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance or company‑provided cell phone
• Company provided IT assets

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Receiving & Inspection: Physically receive all incoming freight; verify quantities against Purchase Orders (POs) and Packing Slips. Inspect materials for damage or defects and generate Over, Short, & Damaged (OS&D) reports immediately.
• Inventory Management: Organize and maintain site laydown yards and warehouses. Ensure materials are stored safely, logically, and protected from environmental factors (winterization).
• Documentation & QA/QC: Verify and file Material Test Reports (MTRs) and ensure all material matches ISOs/drawings and specifications before issuance.
• Issuance: Manage the material issuance process ("Bag and Tag") for work packages. Coordinate with General Foremen and Superintendents to forecast material needs for upcoming shifts.
• Logistics Coordination: Coordinate offloading equipment (cranes/loaders) and schedule incoming/outgoing freight trucks.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate material trackers (Excel/ERP) and provide daily/weekly reports on material status to Project Management.
• Site Demobilization: Manage surplus inventory, returns to vendors, and site cleanup at project completion.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of Material Management experience in industrial oil & gas construction (pipeline, facility, or structural).
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ability to manage large tracking sheets) and experience with inventory management software.
• Equipment: Valid Zoom Boom / Telehandler ticket and experience operating a forklift is highly preferred.
• Drivers License: Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
• Education: Supply Chain Management certification or Red Seal Trade background is an asset.
• Safety: Commitment to OCL’s safety culture.
• Must have the following safety tickets: CSTS-09/CSTS 2020, Common Safety Orientation (CSO), H2S Alive.
• Standard First Aid is an asset to have.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Must be willing to complete a criminal background check.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.