Journeyperson Plumber - Horizon Oil Sands - 7 On / 7 Off - FIFO
Bouchier, a major Indigenous-owned integrated services company headquartered in Fort McKay, Alberta, is seeking a Dual Ticketed Journeyman Plumber for its CNRL Horizon site in the Pressure and Vac / Firewater Division. This full-time position operates on a 7-on/7-off schedule with accommodations and flights potentially provided. Benefits and pension plans are available after three months.
Position
Field
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Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Dual Ticketed Journeyman Plumber will maintain and repair firewater systems, perform underground installations, and support fire protection operations.
- Preventative and corrective maintenance on fire protection systems
- Install, test, and repair piping and valves (2"-24")
- Work in deep underground and confined spaces
- Operate equipment such as loaders, HydroVac, EWP
- Perform flow tests and winterization tasks
- Conduct inspections and risk assessments
- Adhere to site safety standards
Requirements
Candidates must hold dual journeyman certification and possess valid safety tickets and driving credentials.
- Journeyman Plumber + second related Journeyman ticket
- Water-based fire protection experience preferred
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and clean abstract
- CSO or equivalent, WHMIS 2015
- Physically fit and capable of working outdoors
- Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and client-focused attitude
- Fluent in English; must be clean shaven
Perks and Benefits
This full-time role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
- 6% vacation pay, paid bi-weekly
- Health, dental, and long-term disability benefits after 3 months
- Employer-paid pension matching (RPP)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flights and camp accommodations may be provided
- Overtime may be available
- Company support for ticket recertification
- Annual service and safety recognition
- Progression and development opportunities
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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