First seen by our source: last month
Journeyperson Welder (Suncor)
@ North American Construction Group Inc.
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
North American Construction Group is hiring a Journeyperson Welder for a temporary role at the Suncor Base Mine Shop near Fort McMurray. The welder repairs and fabricates heavy mining equipment such as haul trucks, excavators, shovels and dozers. The position pays up to $69.47 per hour on a 14x14 day/night rotation, with overtime and bussing from Fort McMurray provided.
Pay:
Up to $69.47 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Réparer l'équipement minier lourd (camions, excavatrices, pelles, bouteurs)
- Fabriquer des pièces à partir de plans
- Rédiger des rapports et remplir les bons de travail
- Suivre les codes de pratique et les procédures de sécurité de NACG
Requirements summary:
- Certificat de soudeur compagnon Red Seal ou Alberta
- 1 à 2 ans d'expérience en réparation d'équipement lourd
- Expérience en soudage au bâton, MIG et à fil fourré
- Bonne maîtrise de l'anglais écrit et parlé
- Permis de conduire classe 5 valide
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Alberta Journeyperson Welder, CSO, BSO, Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol, driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support, Home office allowance |
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North American Construction Group Inc.
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Full company description
North American Construction Group provides a wide range of mining and heavy construction services to customers in the resource development and industrial construction sectors, primarily within the Canadian oil sands. With over 60 years of experience, we have the skills and resources necessary to provide construction and operations support services to both mining and “in situ” oil sands projects, and qualified staff to complete each project safely and efficiently. We also operate one of the largest equipment fleets in the oil sands.
- LinkedIn followers
- 23,689
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,102
- Reported office locations
- 26550 Acheson Rd, Parkland County, Alberta T7X, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Mining
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- North American Construction Group Inc.
- North American Construction Group
- Specialties
- Heavy Construction and Mining
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 251,634,980
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
North American Construction Group provides a wide range of mining and heavy construction services to customers in the resource development and industrial construction sectors, primarily within the Canadian oil sands. With over 60 years of experience, we have the skills and resources necessary to provide construction and operations support services to both mining and “in situ” oil sands projects, and qualified staff…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Parkland County, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Heavy Construction and Mining |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 105 |
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Position Scope
Position Scope
NACG is seeking Journeyperson Welders 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 $69.47/hour as well as room for growth!
Where You’ll Be Working
Site: Suncor Base Mine Shop
Schedule: 14x14, day/night rotation.
Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 8-hours per day or 44-hours in a week.
Hourly Rate: Up to $69.47 per hour.
Accommodations: Camp is not provided. $5/hr. Living Out Allowance provided (included in rate).
Transportation: Bussing from Fort McMurray to site.
Incentives: Boot Allowance, Tool Allowance (must bring own tools).
What’s In It for You?
Benefits are important and we offer lots!
- Up to a combined rate of pay of $69.47/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
We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
- Complete repairs on mining equipment, including Haul Trucks, Excavators, Shovels, and Dozers (CAT/Hitachi/Komatsu).
- Develop a work scope.
- Fabricate from blueprints.
- Complete reports and fill out work orders when required.
- Follow NACG codes of practice and safety procedures.
Qualifications
What Makes You the ONE
- Red Seal/Alberta Journeyperson Welder with 1-2 years of heavy equipment repair experience (preferably large Trucks/Dozers/Shovels/Excavators)
- Experience with mobile equipment repairs, ice lugging, lancing, and gouging.
- Trained and experienced with Stick, MIG and large wire-feed welders, radiograph, Cooper-heat, Plasma cutter, Lance, overhead crane, etc…
- Ability to work outside if necessary
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
- Intermediate computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Willingness to learn
- Show leadership skills
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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