Heavy Equipment Operator - Fort Hills

## Heavy Equipment Operator - Fort Hills Apply:
Fort McMurray (Fort Hills), AB, CAN:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 11, 2026 (12 days left to apply):
R0017917
** At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
** When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
** FLY IN FLY OUT POSITION!
**** We’re Hiring:
Multiple Heavy Equipment Operator Opportunities at Fort Hills!
** Looking for your next big opportunity? Join the team at Fort Hills, where you’ll operate some of the newest and largest mining equipment in the world and play a key role in helping us meet daily production targets safely and efficiently.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of ultra-class heavy equipment in a dynamic mining environment. If you’re passionate about operating world-class machinery and want to be part of a high-performing team, we want to hear from you.  
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* What we offer:

** We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
* ** Strong compensation**: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
* ** Benefits:
** utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
* ** Generous time-off**: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
* ** Talent development programs**:
Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development  
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* Minimum Requirements:

*** Two years experience operating cable or hydraulic shovels, excavators, dozers, graders or haul trucks in an open pit mine or experience in tailing & drainage
* High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or 10 years of relevant work experience
* Valid driver’s license and a 2-year clean driving record
* Proven safety mindset
* The ability to concentrate and maintain focus for long periods of time  
** Responsibilities:
*** Consistently follow our operating standards and procedures
* Operate various makes and models of haul trucks, shovels, backhoes, dozers, and/or graders in adherence to our standards and procedures
* Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure the heavy equipment is running properly and respectfully intervene when necessary
* Train and mentor others
* Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors and report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately
* Participate in and drive continuous improvement programs  
** Location and other Key details:
*** You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, Alberta
* This is a Fly-in/Fly-out (FIFO) camp-based position; you will FIFO from a Suncor hub location:
Calgary or Edmonton or bus in from Fort McMurray (relocation to a hub will not be provided)
* The shift schedule is a seven days on /seven days off rotation (seven days on, seven days off, seven nights on, seven nights off; 12-hour shifts)
* This position has been identified as safety sensitive
** Think we are a fit? Apply now!*
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