Project Team Lead- Syncrude

Posted Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Expires Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:59 AM

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization.

We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.

Under the direction of the Project General Foreman, the Project Team Lead is responsible for the day to day activities for the operations of the assigned project. The incumbent is to conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission, vision and values of the Fort McKay Group of Companies LP.

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.

• Oversee, coordinate, and schedule the activities of the crew operating heavy equipment, other similar equipment, and labourers.
• Directly manage, support, inspire, and provide direction to a large group of employees to meet the requirements of the contract, the client and FMGOC.
• Accountable for safety, quality, schedule and productivity performance to ensure client compliance.
• Maintain relationships with clients in field representative and presence.
• Assist the General Foreman with any Supervisory problem-solving duties relating to the assigned project.
• Collaborate with General Foreman to assist in risk assessment, hazard analysis and job planning.
• Provide the safe execution of work as per the scope of the work and assigned schedule.
• Coordinate with shift safety personnel to ensure all HSE initiatives are being followed, met and exceeded.
• Assist in any incident or injury investigation and ensure it is dealt with in a timely manner.
• Monitor and assist senior management in the career development of the hourly employees.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal/written) and supervisory skills
• Ability to minimize and resolve conflicts in a timely, diplomatic, respectful fashion.
• Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned.

• Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
• A valid Class 5 License (or equivalent) is required, along with a satisfactory 3-year Drivers Abstract.
• CSTS (Construction Safety Training Systems) and CSO/BSO (Common Safety Orientation) is required. Ground Disturbance is an asset.
• Knowledge in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Experience in SAP and/or Ceridian Dayforce is considered an asset.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Mining and/or Project Operations in a supervisory/leadership role is required.
• Practical understanding of and well-developed skills in open pit mine operations.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and EWP (Engineering Work Package) drawings.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including good oral, written communication, and listening skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and multitask, as well as work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates continuous learning through cross-training, learning new skills, and refreshing prior skills.
• Must have strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, including personal safety, safety of co-workers, and the protection of FMGOC and client’s property in accordance and compliance with company practices, industry standards, and government regulations.
• Must be decisive and work well under pressure; particularly when faced with an unexpected occurrence or delay.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Ability to speak, write and read English is required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

This is a temporary, project based position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the Aurora
- Syncrude Site. Work schedule is 14 days on, 7 days off; days and nights. 13 hour shift.

Camp/ flight accommodations are NOT provided.

• Highly competitive salaries
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference:
  Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career
• Work‑life balance:
  We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!