Skilled Ground Worker; Fort Hills

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.

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• 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

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What Makes You the ONE

• 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

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:

• Significant Growth –As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
• Long Term Contracts – NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• Commitment To Safety – With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Competitive Compensation – NACG provides competitive compensation packages for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package – With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many…