Posted 2 months ago
Excavator Operator-Project- Syncrude Aurora
@ Fort McKay Group of Companies
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Fort McKay Group of Companies is hiring an experienced Excavator Operator for its Syncrude Aurora site north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The role runs excavation and loading in an open pit mine or civil construction setting, on a full-time 14-days-on, 7-days-off schedule of 11.5-hour day and night shifts. Overtime is paid after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week, and the company offers a matching pension and fully company-paid group benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Operate excavator to excavate, move and load materials
- Perform pre- and post-operational equipment checks
- Keep equipment clean and perform basic maintenance and lubrication
- Participate in toolbox meetings and suggest safety improvements
- Perform related duties as assigned
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid class 5 driver's licence and 3-year driver's abstract
- 2 to 4 years heavy equipment operation in mining or civil construction
- CSTS and OSSA, BSO or CSO certification
- Excavator operation over and under 180 tons
- Ability to speak, write and read English
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5, CSTS, OSSA, BSO, CSO |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Fort McKay Group of Companies
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Safety...It's Our Way of Life
Full company description
Fort McKay Group of Companies (FMGOC) is a large oilfield construction and services company located in Alberta. FMGOC is comprised of 3 Limited Partnerships; Fort McKay Strategic Services LP, Fort McKay Logistics LP and Fort McKay Mechanical Services. FMGOC offers a variety of services such as earthworks, site services, fleet maintenance, fuel services, reclamation support services, logistics and specialty mechanical services. In 2021, the company expanded it's services opening the Fort McKay Mechanical Services division in Bonnyville, AB. By providing high quality, cost-competitive products and services in a safe environment, the FMGOC has grown into a financially stable, multi-million dollar operation. FMGOC grosses over 150 million in revenue each year, and employs approximately 2000 employees with goal of a minimum of 25% Aboriginal employee content. The company is fully owned by the Fort McKay First Nation. Profits go directly into the community by way of housing development, infrastructure, health, recreation, sponsorship's and various other community programs. FMGOC operates as an independent and separate organization from the Fort McKay First Nation. A Board of Directors oversees the FMGOC and is managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sami Saad. With the combination of leadership from the Board of Directors and CEO, combined with a commitment to deliver reliable and quality products and services to meet the needs of our client’s, the FMGOC has successfully expanded its horizons and will continue to do so in the future. FMGOC values the collaborative partnerships with its clients and service providers and continues to develop relationships based on trust and mutual respect and is always seeking new ventures that will allow for future growth and prosperity.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 586
- Reported office locations
- PO Box 5360, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3G4, CA
- 5744 - 67 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6B 3P8, CA
- Business categories
- Energy Management
- Oil and Gas
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- Fort McKay Group of Companies
- Fort McKay Group of Companies LP
- Specialties
- Earthworks
- Reclamation Support Services
- Site Services
- Logistics
- Fleet Maintenance
- and Fuel Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Fort McKay Group of Companies (FMGOC) is a large oilfield construction and services company located in Alberta. FMGOC is comprised of 3 Limited Partnerships; Fort McKay Strategic Services LP, Fort McKay Logistics LP and Fort McKay Mechanical Services. FMGOC offers a variety of services such as earthworks, site services, fleet maintenance, fuel services, reclamation support services, logistics and specialty…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Fort McMurray, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Specialties | EarthworksReclamation Support ServicesSite ServicesLogisticsFleet Maintenanceand Fuel Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 40 |
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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”.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Team Lead, the Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator Operator is responsible for experienced operation of an Excavator in an open pit mine worksite, or on a Civil Construction worksite. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.
Key Focuses:
- Operate an excavator to excavate, move, and load earth, gravel, rock, or other materials during mining related activities in a safe and efficient manner.
- Conduct pre-operational and post-operational checks on equipment, keep equipment clean, and perform basic maintenance or lubrication as required.
- Accept instructions as directed, and adjust work/strategy according to changing conditions, policies and procedures as needed.
- Participate in toolbox meetings, provide suggestions for improvement and safety.
- Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
- Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license is required
- 3 year Drivers Abstract is required
- At least 2-4 years of experience operating Heavy Equipment in Mining and/or Civil Construction is required.
- CSTS and OSSA or BSO or CSO is required
- Excavator operation (over/under 180 tons) is required.
- Ability to speak, write and read English is required
This is a full-time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the Syncrude Aurora site.
Work schedule is 14 days on, 7 days off; days and nights. 11.5 hour shift.
Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.
NOTE: Camp/ flight accommodations are NOT provided.
What we offer:
- Company matching pension plan
- 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
- Highly competitive salaries
- Safe working conditions
- The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
- Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!
Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.
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