Heavy Equipment Technician

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! As the first line of support, Heavy Equipment Technicians are an integral member of Canadian Natural's Mining team. You will directly support mine maintenance goals and objectives at our Albian Mine. In this role, you will collaborate with and work alongside field and shop maintenance crews to ensure that all heavy equipment is optimized and maintained.

You will utilize your heavy duty mechanical experience to focus on maintenance requirements, and you will be performing repairs to Caterpillar 797 /789/ 785 haul trucks, Hitachi and John Deere excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, and other support equipment.

Job location:

Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta

Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 off, 7 nights on x 7 off - Wednesday start, 12-hour shifts

Safety sensitive position:
Yes

Final date to receive applications:
October 14, 2026

Key Accountabilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and clean heavy equipment as assigned

Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports

Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement

Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders

Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements

Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance

What You Bring To

The Role

5+ years of working on mining equipment, specifically supporting off road heavy equipment

Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyperson Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Basic understanding of computer based Mine Maintenance Planning Programs and Microsoft Office suite

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

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.

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.