Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Northeastern Alberta (Fort Chipewyan)

JOB DESCRIPTION
At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

The Opportunity
Make your mark while you grow your career! We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Mine Operations team at Albian! As a valuable member of the Mine Tailings Department and reporting to the Shift Team Lead, you will support and implement the goals of Mine Operations by safely operating various kinds of equipment to complete operation’s objectives.

Job location:

Fort McMurray, Alberta - Albian Oil Sands site (Mine Tailings)

Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shift

Safety sensitive position:
Yes

Final date to receive applications:
October 5, 2026

Key Accountabilities
Roles in a Tailings environment

Permit Issuer

Area Operator (Line Patrol)

Area Authority

Lock Out Authority (Lock Out Tag Out)/Isolations

Cell Construction/Sand Placement

Heavy equipment in a Tailings environment

Dozer (D8)

Rock Truck

Grader

Excavator

Loader

Fluid transfer equipment

Diesel Pumps

Electric/Diesel Dredges

Electric Barges

Pipe fusing

Comply with all Health and Safety Requirements established by Canadian Natural including the use of Canadian Natural’s Safety Management System tools such as FLHA's, Hazard 's and WSO's

Comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards

What You Bring To

The Role

Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency

Minimum of 2 years’ experience directly in a Tailings environment, preferably experience with cell construction, tailings process, operating heavy equipment and/or fluid transfer equipment

Marine Master’s Limited Certification would be an asset

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

What We Offer

Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses

100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy

May be eligible for additional premiums

Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta

First class camp facilities

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

Employee & Family Assistance Program

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Us
We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada’s Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader
We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment
Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits
We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories
Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Employee Testimonials
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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.