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Skilled Ground Worker; Fort Hills

Job in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: North American Energy Partners, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36.74 CAD Hourly CAD 36.74 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Skilled Ground Worker (Fort Hills)

Position Scope

NACG is seeking Skilled Ground Workers 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 combined rate of up to $36.74/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working
  • Site:
    Fort Hills
  • Schedule:

    14 x 7, hour days (paid for 12 hours). Days and Nights
  • 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:
    Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

Benefits
  • Up to a combined rate of pay of $36.74/hour
  • Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
  • Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Snow removal around shop and front parking lot (seasonal).
  • Driving light vehicles in the mine
  • Installing culverts/pipes
  • Using plate tampers/other hand tools.
  • Moving light plants/heaters and installing silt fence/filter cloth/geogrid.
  • Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies and procedures.
  • Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE.
  • Reviewing safe work plans/hazard assessment with prior to job commencement.
Qualifications
  • 2 years experience in a labourer role.
  • Minimum 1 year of previous mine experience.
  • Previous experience driving in the mine, shoveling, raking, grade/laser work, managing pumps and dewatering, installing piping and backfill is considered an asset.
  • Successful candidate must be physically fit, capable of lifting 50 lbs (will be doing a lot of lifting and working outdoors) and work well with others.
  • A safety-first attitude
  • Attentive and possess strong listening skills
  • High school diploma, GED, and/or post‑secondary education is considered an asset
  • Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
  • Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Next Steps
  • Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract
  • Valid CSO
  • Silica Awareness
  • Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
  • Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness
  • OHS Alberta Legislation
  • Field Ergonomics
  • Be subject to Random Testing at:
    Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
  • Undergo and successfully pass the following pre‑employment testing:
    • Breath Alcohol Test
    • Urine Drug Test
    • Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
    • Audiometric Testing
    • Vision Screening
  • Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre‑employment testing
  • An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
  • After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site‑specific details.

Please note:

The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

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.

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