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Utility Operator- Syncrude Base Mine
Fort McKay Group of Companies
Fort McMurray, AB
Must have experience with various pieces- Cat D6- D8, Exc- 870 or similar, Loader- Cat 988, JD 644 · Work Schedule: 6 on, 6 off schedule; 3 days and 3 nights, 12 hour shift (Must be eligible to work on Syncrude site)
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Excavator Operator- Project- Syncrude MLX
Fort McKay Group of Companies
Fort McMurray, AB

Fort McKay Group of Companies

Excavator Operator- Project- Syncrude MLX

Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

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Job details

Education: High school diploma
Experience: At least 2-4 years of experience operating Heavy Equipment in Mining and/or Civil Construction is required.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Original job description

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Team Lead, the Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator Operator is responsible for experienced operation of an Excavator in an open pit mine worksite, or on a Civil Construction worksite. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.

Key Focuses:

Operate an excavator to excavate, move, and load earth, gravel, rock, or other materials during mining related activities in a safe and efficient manner.
Conduct pre-operational and post-operational checks on equipment, keep equipment clean, and perform basic maintenance or lubrication as required.
Accept instructions as directed, and adjust work/strategy according to changing conditions, policies and procedures as needed.
Participate in toolbox meetings, provide suggestions for improvement and safety.
Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license is required
3 year Drivers Abstract is required
At least 2-4 years of experience operating Heavy Equipment in Mining and/or Civil Construction is required.
CSTS and OSSA or BSO or CSO is required
Excavator operation (over/under 180 tons) is required.
Ability to speak, write and read English is required

This is a full time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the Syncrude MLX Site.
Work schedule is 14 days on, 7 days off; days and nights. 11.5 hour shift.

NOTE: Camp/ flight accommodations are NOT provided.

What we offer:

- Company matching pension plan
- 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
- Highly competitive salaries
- Safe working conditions
- The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
- Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!

Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.

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Responsibilities

The Excavator Operator at Fort McKay Group of Companies will run a large excavator to dig, move and load earth, gravel and rock safely at the mine site. They will also check and clean the machine before and after each shift, do basic maintenance, and take part in safety meetings.

Requirements

Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, a valid class 5 licence and a clean 3-year driver's abstract. They need 2 to 4 years of heavy equipment experience in mining or civil construction, including operating excavators over or under 180 tons, plus CSTS and OSSA, BSO or CSO tickets.

Skills

Excavator operation
Heavy equipment operation (over/under 180 tons)
Earthmoving
Loading and material handling
Pre-operational equipment inspection
Basic equipment maintenance and lubrication
Equipment cleaning
Mining site operations
Civil construction
Safety procedures
Toolbox meetings
CSTS
OSSA
BSO
CSO
Class 5 driver's licence
Reading and writing English

Benefits

Company matching pension plan
Group life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Dependent life insurance
Critical illness insurance
Health and dental benefits
Employee and family assistance program
Health spending account

Keywords

excavator operator
heavy equipment operator
open pit mine
mining
civil construction
earthmoving
excavation
loader
CSTS
OSSA
BSO
CSO
class 5 licence
Syncrude
oil sands
Fort McMurray
shift work
safety-sensitive

Seniority

Mid level

Perks

Retirement plan

Licences and certifications

CSTS
OSSA
BSO
CSO

Tools

excavator
heavy equipment

Languages

English

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