Journeyperson Gasfitter - Horizon Oil Sands - 7 On / 7 Off - FIFO
Bouchier, a major Indigenous-owned site services provider based in Fort McKay, Alberta, is hiring a full-time Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter to join its CNRL Horizon Camp Projects team. This role follows a 7-on/7-off rotation with accommodations and flights potentially provided. Benefits and pension matching begin after three months.
Position
Field
Trades & TechniciansWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter will handle the installation, maintenance, and testing of natural gas piping systems for camp facilities.
- Read blueprints and determine NG pipe layout
- Install underground and above-ground piping systems
- Thread and join pipes, test for leaks
- Cut and measure pipe fittings
- Ensure compliance with safety standards
- Train and mentor apprentices
- Maintain accurate work orders and documentation
- Assist with other tasks as assigned
Requirements
Candidates must hold both plumbing and gas fitting certifications and have relevant industrial experience.
- Red Seal or Alberta Journeyman Plumber certification
- Journeyman Gas Fitter Class A or B preferred
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Valid CSTS and OSSA or CSO certification
- Minimum 3 years of oilfield experience
- Proficient in threading and reading blueprints
- Experience with DR11 Poly gas line
- High school diploma preferred
- Strong troubleshooting and teamwork skills
- Fluent in English
Perks and Benefits
This full-time camp-based position includes comprehensive benefits and career incentives.
- 6% vacation pay, paid bi-weekly
- Health, dental, and long-term disability benefits after 3 months
- Registered Pension Plan with employer matching
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
- Camp accommodations and flights may be provided
- Company support for recertification
- Progression and development opportunities
- Annual safety and service recognition
- Bouchier swag and welcome gift
Worksite/Project
Horizon Oil Sands Project
The Horizon Oil Sands Project, located approximately 70 kilometers north of Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada, is a significant oil sands mining and upgrading operation owned and operated by Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL). The project encompasses surface mining of bitumen, extraction, and on-site upgrading to produce high-quality synthetic crude oil (SCO). Since its inception, Horizon has undergone several expansions to enhance production capacity and operational efficiency. As of 2024, the mine produces approximately 250,000 barrels per day of SCO, with plans to increase capacity by an additional 195,000 barrels per day. The project is a key contributor to Albertas energy sector and plays an important role in Canadas oil production.
Horizon Oil Sands ProjectEmployer Hiring
Bouchier
The Bouchier Group is one of Alberta's largest Indigenous-owned companies, a privately held, 100% Indigenous-owned provider of civil contracting, facility services, and logistics based in Fort McKay, in the heart of the Athabasca oil sands region north of Fort McMurray. Founded in 1998 by David Bouchier, a member and councillor of the Fort McKay First Nation, and his wife Nicole Bourque-Bouchier, a member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation, the company grew from a single second-hand bulldozer into a major oil sands contractor employing well over a thousand people across several major oil sands sites. Bouchier provides a wide range of site services, including road maintenance and construction, earthworks and civil contracting, facility management and maintenance, snow removal, excavation, reclamation, and logistics, supporting resource development across northern Alberta. A large share of its workforce is Indigenous, and the company has built its operations around long-term partnerships with major oil sands producers while investing in the surrounding communities.
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