Heavy equipment operator jobs in Canada (615 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 615
Employers: 278

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $34.11Across 137 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: <1%1 listing
On-site: 98%600 listings

Not specified: 2% (14 listings)

Employers hiring include North American Construction Group Inc. (60), Amrize (17), Blackline Civil (17).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Heavy equipment operator jobs in Canada

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Dozer Operator- Project- Syncrude MLX
Fort McKay Group of Companies
Fort McMurray, AB
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Grader Operator-Project- Syncrude MLX
Fort McKay Group of Companies
Fort McMurray, AB
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Excavator Operator- Project- Syncrude MLX
Fort McKay Group of Companies
Fort McMurray, AB
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Heavy Equipment Operator
InterPro Pipe + Steel
Red Deer, AB
- Full-time
The Equipment Operator is responsible for safety and efficiently operating and maintaining heavy equipment to load, unload, and handle ferrous materials. In collaboration with the scale…
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Heavy Equipment Operator, Multi-Skilled, Mine Operations - Fixed-Term Contract Fly In/Fly Out
De Beers Group
NT · Northwest Territories, Canada
- Contract
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Excavator Operator
GFL - Sewer Technologies Division
Fort McMurray, AB
- Full-time
GFL Environmental is looking for an Excavator Operator to join our team in Mildred Lake just north of Fort McMurray, AB! The ideal candidate will have the ability to operate various…
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Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) – Remote Dozer Operator
Skeena Gold + Silver
BC · Kitimat-Stikine A, BC
- Full-time
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Orion Steel Group
Camrose, AB · Red Deer, AB
- Full-time
The Equipment Operator is responsible for safety and efficiently operating and maintaining heavy equipment to load, unload, and handle ferrous materials. In collaboration with the scale…
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Finishing Dozer Operator Carnduff, SK
Grizzlytrek Group
Carnduff, SK
- $35 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Heavy Equipment Operation / Finish Grading | Dozer | Experienced Operators
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Heavy Equipment Operator
InterPro Pipe + Steel
Camrose, AB
- Full-time
The Equipment Operator is responsible for safety and efficiently operating and maintaining heavy equipment to load, unload, and handle ferrous materials. In collaboration with the scale…
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Heavy Equipment Operator, Multi-Skilled, Mine Operations - Fixed-Term Contract Fly In/Fly Out
Anglo American / De Beers Group
NT · Gahcho Kué Mine, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
- Contract
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Orion Steel Group
Camrose, AB
- Full-time
The Equipment Operator is responsible for safety and efficiently operating and maintaining heavy equipment to load, unload, and handle ferrous materials. In collaboration with the scale…
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Combined Metal Industries
Hamilton, ON · Guelph, ON · Brantford, ON · Kitchener, ON · Cambridge, ON
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Heavy Equipment Operator
GFL Environmental Inc.
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator, front loader, bulldozer, or other heavy equipment and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move…
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Heavy Equipment Operator I
Government of Yukon
Dawson, YT
- Full-time
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Dozer Operator
Equinox Gold Corp.
Geraldton, ON
- Full-time
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Commercial Finish Excavator Operator
Kidco Construction Ltd
Calgary, AB
- $30 to $37 CAD / hour
Kidco Construction is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Earthworks and Commercial Excavation team.
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Heavy Equipment Operator (Haul Truck) (FIFO) (Multiple Sites)
North American Construction Group Inc.
Fort McMurray, AB
- Temporary
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Dozer Operator (Oilfield Waste Landfill) no camp or LOA
Grizzlytrek Group
Slave Lake, AB
- $35 to $45 CAD / hour
- Full-time
GrizzlyTrek is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator with dozer experience for our valued client's industrial oilfield waste landfill in the Marten Hills area near Slave Lake, Alberta. This is…
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Heavy Equipment Operators
Kichton Construction LP
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
…team members to more than 400 employees and over 300 pieces of heavy equipment. We are proud to work alongside our community partner, the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation,…
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Asphalt Plant Operator *repost*
Government of Manitoba
Portage la Prairie, MB
- Full-time
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Finish Grader Operator | Civil Construction
Blackline Civil
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are currently hiring an experienced Finish Grader Operator to join our growing civil construction team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in fine grading for municipal,…
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heavy equipment operator
Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc.
Concord, ON
- Full-time
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Finish Dozer Operator | Civil Construction
Blackline Civil
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are currently seeking an experienced and dependable Finish Dozer Operator to join our construction team. We are a growing civil construction company specializing in earthworks,…
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Excavator Operator | Civil Construction
Blackline Civil
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We’re looking for a skilled and safety-driven Excavator Operator with experience in underground construction. In this role, you’ll be responsible for precise excavation around live…

De Beers Group

Heavy Equipment Operator, Multi-Skilled, Mine Operations - Fixed-Term Contract Fly In/Fly Out

NT, Canada
Northwest Territories, Canada, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 15, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Company Description

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

We are the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.

If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.

Job Description

De Beers Group of Companies has an exciting opportunity for strong and committed individual to join the Mine Operations Department that will include vacation entitlement, benefits and bonus opportunity at the Gahcho Kué Mine Site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Mining Supervisor and working a two (2) week in/ two (2) week out rotation, this position is responsible for operating heavy mobile equipment such as mine haul trucks, large track dozers, large wheel loaders, excavators, and shovels to maximize the mine production of ore and waste in the mine pit. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe work practices and strives for zero harm. If you are looking for the opportunity to work for a stable company, at a safe and established mine, we want to hear from you.

This is a fixed term contract position with an end date March 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Safely and skillfully operating a variety of heavy mobile equipment and attachments to excavate, grade and/or move hard rock;
Conducting daily safety checks and inspections of the equipment before operating;
Monitoring equipment and reporting any problems according to mine operating procedures;
Following company procedures and standards such as safety, environmental, and code of conduct; and
Communicating effectively via two-way radio.

Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, the role is based in the Mine Operations department. This is a site-based position with a 14 days in/14 days out rotation.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent life skills;
On-the-job training and experience, resulting in being qualified to run at least three of the following pieces of equipment:
- Excavators/Shovel (PC5500/2000/1250/390/210) Loaders (WA1200/900/600/500), Dozers/Rubber Tire Dozers, Graders, and/or Haul Trucks (980/930/830)
Three (3) years’ experience in the mining industry - at remote sites and/or in open pit mines.
Ability to safely work 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotational basis; and
Ability to work in a safety-oriented, fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

Please Note

Please provide a list of the make and model numbers of equipment they are qualified to operate on their resume;
This is not a training position and only those that meet the above requirements will be considered;
Preference will be given to Members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.

Additional Information

Who We Are

Active in Canada for over 60 years, we are part of De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company. Globally, we are a team of more than 20,000 people, with operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and activities across the diamond value chain from exploration to diamond jewelry retail. Our unwavering focus on sustainability and Building Forever fuels our commitment to advance standards across the diamond industry, protect the natural world, partner with local communities, and accelerate economic inclusion to support diversity in our business and beyond.

In Canada, we have more than 600 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Kué mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines.

At De Beers, we believe in the power of working in partnership with communities to create lasting, positive impacts that endure long after we recover the last diamond. Our inclusive and diverse workplace values mining with respect for the environment and nearby communities, and we seek team players who share our passion for Making Life Brilliant.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and the well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Referral

This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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Responsibilities

Operate heavy mobile equipment to excavate, grade, and move hard rock, supporting the production of ore and waste in the mine pit. Complete equipment safety checks, monitor and report equipment issues, follow safety and environmental procedures, and communicate by two-way radio.

Requirements

Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent life skills, at least three years of mining experience, and demonstrated qualification to operate at least three listed equipment types. They must be able to work 12-hour day and night shifts on rotation and operate safely in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

Skills

Mine Haul Truck Operation
Dozer Operation
Wheel Loader Operation
Excavator and Shovel Operation
Grading
Hard Rock Excavation
Equipment Inspection
Equipment Monitoring
Hazard and Problem Reporting
Mine Production
Safety Procedures
Environmental Compliance
Two-Way Radio Communication
Teamwork

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement
Benefits
Bonus Opportunity

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Mine Operations
Open-Pit Mining
Remote Mine Site
Heavy Mobile Equipment
Mine Haul Trucks
Excavators
Shovels
Wheel Loaders
Track Dozers
Rubber-Tire Dozers
Graders
Hard Rock
Ore Production
Waste Movement
Equipment Attachments
Daily Safety Checks
Equipment Inspections
Mine Operating Procedures
Safety Standards
Environmental Standards
Code of Conduct
Two-Way Radio
12-Hour Shifts
Rotational Work
14/14 Rotation
Zero Harm
Cross-Cultural Environment
Mining Supervisor
Gahcho Kué Mine
Fixed-Term Contract

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Heavy equipment operator jobs in Canada

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Heavy Equipment Operator, Multi-Skilled, Mine Operations - Fixed-Term Contract Fly In/Fly Out

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Heavy Equipment Operator

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