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Surveyor (Suncor)

@ North American Construction Group Inc.

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Temporary3+ years experience
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Overview

North American Construction Group is hiring a temporary Surveyor for a remote mining site at Suncor near Fort McMurray. The role involves construction staking, as-built and topographic surveys, and running RTK GNSS, total station and 3D scanner work on a 14x7 rotation of 12-hour shifts. The posting states a combined rate of up to $53.83/hour, overtime after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week, and a $75/day living out allowance.

Responsibilities:

  • Construction staking for roads, corridors, piping and slopes
  • As-built and topographic surveys
  • Volume and design calculations in AutoCAD
  • Unsupervised use of RTK GNSS, total station and 3D scanners

Requirements summary:

  • 3 years of experience as a survey party chief
  • Proficiency with construction staking and as-built surveys
  • Trimble equipment experience (asset)
  • Transport Canada RPAS Advanced licence (asset)

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2024-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience3+ years
Management experience3+ years
Scheduleday, evening, overtime, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsCSO certification, Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness, OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness, Field Ergonomics
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, drug and alcohol, driving record
Perks mentionedGenerous 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
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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…

FieldValue
IndustryMining
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersParkland County, Alberta
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesHeavy Construction and Mining
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Job description

Position Scope

NACG is seeking a Surveyor 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 $53.83/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

  • Site: Suncor
  • Schedule: 14x7, 12-hour days/nights (paid for 12 hours).
  • Accommodations: Camp accommodation is not provided.
  • Transportation: Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation).
  • Overtime: Provided after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week.
  • Living Out Allowance: $75/day worked Living Out Allowance.

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 $53.83/hour
  • Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
  • Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
  • 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

  • 3 years of experience in survey party chief role.
  • Must be skilled in unsupervised use of RTK GNSS, Total station, and 3D scanners.
  • Must be proficient with construction staking (roads, corridors, piping, slopes, etc.) and as-built/topographic surveys.
  • Experience with Trimble survey equipment considered an asset.
  • Experience with volume calculation and design calculations in AutoCAD considered an asset.
  • Transport Canada RPAS Advanced (Drone) license along with 25+ hrs. experience flying multi-rotor drones will be 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:

  • Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent acceptable Driver’s Abstract
  • Valid CSO Certification
  • Silica Awareness
  • Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
  • Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness
  • OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness
  • Field Ergonomics
  • Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
  • Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
    • 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:

  • Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing.
  • An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out.
  • After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site-specific details.
  • 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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