Posted 15 days ago
Heavy Equipment Operator (Fort Hills)
@ North American Construction Group
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
North American Construction Group is hiring a Hydraulic Shovel Operator on a temporary basis at the Fort Hills mining site near Fort McMurray. The role runs 14-day rotations of 12-hour days or nights, with camp accommodation, flights from Edmonton or Calgary, and a combined pay rate of up to $54.86 per hour. Candidates need at least 2 years operating Hitachi front-loading shovels and 2 years in a mining environment.
Responsibilities:
- Operate Hitachi front-loading shovels at a mining site
- Work 12-hour day or night shifts in 14-day rotations
- Work overtime after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years operating 2500, 3600 and 5500 Hitachi shovels
- Minimum 2 years in a mining environment
- Valid Class 5 licence and CSO or BSO certification
- High school diploma, GED or post-secondary is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5, CSO, BSO, Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol, driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support |
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North American Construction Group
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 81 |
Position Scope
NACG is looking for Hydraulic Shovel Operators to work on a remote mining site 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 $54.86/hour as well as room for growth.
Where You’ll Be Working
- Site: Fort Hills
- Schedule: 14x7 12 hr (paid for 12 hours) days/nights
- Accommodations: Camp accommodations are provided.
- Transportation: Flights provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary.
- 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 $54.86/ 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
Qualifications
What Makes You the ONE
- Must have a minimum of 2 years' of experience operating 2500, 3600, and 5500 Front-Loading Hitachi Shovels.
- Must have at least 2 years' experience in mining environment.
- High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.
Summary
What's Next
If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:
- Breath Alcohol Test
- Urine Drug Test
- Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
- Audiometric Testing
- Vision Screening
- Criminal Record Check
Once dispatched the following processes will occur:
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.
Overview
Who Is NACG?
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 surprises.
- GRRSP Matching – As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
- Safety focused – An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst the workforce and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!
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 [email protected] 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.
Become a member of the North American family today!
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