Heavy Equipment Operator; Finish Excavator; FIFO; sites

Position Scope

NACG are seeking FINISH EXCAVATOR OPERATORS to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

For this role, NACG offers a BASE RATE of $44.24/hour as well as holiday (4%) and vacation (6%) pay paid out each cheque.

• Site:
  Multiple Sites (Kearl and Fort Hills).
• Schedule:
  
  Site dependant for rotation - 12-hour days and nights (paid for 12 hours).
• Accommodations:
  Camp accommodation is provided.
• Transportation:
  Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation).
• Overtime:
  Site Dependant
  - Fort Hills offers OT, Kearl has a 10% rate uplift instead of OT.

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Base rate of pay of $44.24/ hour
  - Gross rates include Health and Wellness, Training, Vacation pay, Holiday pay and Pension on each check.
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

• Operate various sizes and models of excavators required to complete assigned work
• Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed
• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards and procedures
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly
• Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience operating excavator
• Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere preferred
• Willing and able to work in soft ground conditions (Muskeg) and rip frost above shovels
• Must be able to follow instructions to ensure safe equipment operation
• Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written
• Must be well‑organized and favor safety above everything else
• Ability to complete required fitness-to-work testing requirements
• CSO OR BSO Certification, Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, H2S Awareness, Field Ergonomics, OHS Alberta (Fort Hills)
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, CSO OR BSO Certification (Kearl)
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with acceptable drivers abstract (pulled within 30 days)
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post‑secondary education is considered an asset

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative force that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.