Intermediate Maintenance Yardperson (Fort Hills)

Position Scope

NACG are seeking a Maintenance Yardperson 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 $44.74/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

Site: Fort Hills 

Schedule: 14 x 14, 12 hour days (paid for 12 hours). Days/Nights.

Accommodations: Camp is provided. 

Transportation: Flights provided to/from Edmonton or Calgary. 

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 gross rate of pay of $44.74/ hour

Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck

Night shift premium 

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

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

Perform general maintenance, cleanup, and organizational duties within work areas (ie. roadways, clear snow, address potholes, water, etc.)

Assist technicians with job setup/tear-down

Assist technicians with assembly and testing when required (under direct supervision)

Gather/deliver parts and components to assist job process

Segregate waste and ensure proper storage of all controlled products in work areas

Qualifications

What Makes You The One

Minimum 6 months previous experience in a shop/field heavy equipment maintenance environment

Experience with GET (Ground Engagement Tools)

Must have previous experience operating skid-steer, zoom boom and/or forklift

Must hold a valid Class 5 License and have previous light duty vehicle experience on Oil Sands sites

WHIMIS, TDG, Waste Segregation training, and Class 3 w/air endorsement are assets

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:

Provide a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract

Valid CSO or BSO (Energy Safety Canada) 

Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness (Energy Safety Canada) 

Field Ergonomics (Energy Safety Canada) 

Silica Awareness (Energy Safety Canada) 

Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (Energy Safety Canada) 

OHS (Energy Safety Canada) 

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

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 – With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2027, 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 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!