Senior Shift Supervisor- Syncrude Mine

Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

Posted Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 1, 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 Assistant Manager, the Senior Shift Supervisor, provides high level operational leadership across a large mining and tailings operation consisting of approximately 800 heavy equipment operators working on haul trucks, dozers, excavators, graders, and support equipment. This role oversees approximately 4 Shift Supervisors and 28 Team Leaders (Field Leaders,) ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent execution of daily production activities.

The Senior Shift Supervisor acts as the operational anchor for the shift, driving performance, supporting field leadership, and ensuring alignment with organizational expectations, safety standards, and production plans.

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

• Provide oversight, collaboration and direction to Shift Supervisors and Team Leaders to ensure safe and efficient execution of mining and tailings activities.
• Coordinate equipment allocation, production sequencing, and resource planning to meet shift targets.
• Lead structured shift start ups, handovers, and end of shift reviews.
• Ensure that all swipe division forms are completed daily to maintain accurate records.
• Verify that all Statements of Work (SOWs) are being utilized correctly and that all limb (work or task) assessments are accurately recorded
• Monitor attendance and establish necessary documentation for personnel, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Communicate with HR regarding any labour or performance issues, facilitating resolutions as needed.
• Ensure the Short Service Worker (SSW) program is completed within the six-month period, verifying that all training and assessments are signed off.
• Ensure that all participants are competent in operating equipment and understand how to assess risks associated with their roles.
• Develop and manage crew schedules, delegate responsibilities, and provide clear direction to meet operational goals.
• Achieve or surpass daily production targets by executing operational plans and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Collaborate with HSE on final investigation reports, including arranging review meetings for all injury‑related incidents prior to submission to senior management
• Share lessons learned with Shift Supervisors, Team Leaders, and operators to drive continuous improvement and prevent recurrence.
• Responsible to report and support any workplace harassment or workplace violence issues in conjunction with applicable policies with HR and HSE
• Review and implement company policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current occupational health and safety regulations and client expectations.
• Maintain a visible presence in the field, conducting regular inspections, audits, and ride‑along to identify and mitigate risks.
• Work closely with HSE, Operations, and other leadership to uphold and reinforce safe work practices across all job sites.
• Support and lead investigations into workplace incidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions. Conduct root cause analyses and follow through on corrective actions, while mentoring staff on lessons learned.
• Support the HSE department with injury management and Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) when required.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records in a timely and organized manner.
• Participate in toolbox talks, pre‑job briefings, and monthly safety meetings.
• Review FLRAs as part of daily responsibilities.
• Contribute to the review process for JSAs, Hazard IDs, and similar documentation.…