Utility Equipment Operator - Fort Hills Oil Sands - 7 On / 7 Off - Day/Night Shift - FIFO
Bouchier, a prominent Indigenous-owned site services provider based in Fort McKay, Alberta, is hiring seasonal Utility Heavy Equipment Operators for its Suncor Fort Hills project. This rotational role includes day and night shifts, with camp accommodations and flights potentially provided. Competitive pay, benefits after one year, and growth opportunities are included.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The operator will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining various types of heavy equipment at Fort Hills.
- Operate excavators, dozers, graders, water trucks, loaders, snow plows
- Conduct pre-op checks and log entries
- Ensure equipment cleanliness and safety readiness
- Report required repairs to maintenance
- Participate in safety meetings and assessments
- Perform laborer tasks when required
- Maintain positive working relationships
- Grease and inspect equipment as needed
Requirements
Applicants must be experienced equipment operators with strong safety credentials and physical readiness.
- 2-5 years heavy equipment experience with GPS systems
- Valid Class 5 license (Class 1 or 3 preferred)
- Ability to lift/pull 50 lbs and work in all weather
- Must be able to work day/night shift rotation
- CSO, WHMIS 2015, TDG, OSSA Confined Space, Ground Disturbance, First Aid, H2S Alive
- Pass drug/alcohol and fit-for-duty test
- Fluent in English (spoken, written, read)
Perks and Benefits
This seasonal camp-based role includes comprehensive benefits and site-based perks.
- Competitive market rate
- 6% vacation pay paid bi-weekly
- Health, dental, and long-term disability benefits after 12 months
- Registered Pension Plan with employer matching after 12 months
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flights and camp may be provided
- Overtime may be available
- Company swag and safety recognition programs
- Training and progression support
Worksite/Project
Fort Hills Oil Sands Project
The Fort Hills Oil Sands Project is a major open-pit mining operation located in the Athabasca region of northern Alberta, approximately 90 km north of Fort McMurray. Operated by Suncor Energy—which holds the majority ownership—the site began production in 2018 and is one of Canada's most modern and efficient oil sands operations. With a production capacity of 194,000 barrels of bitumen per day, Fort Hills utilizes paraffinic froth treatment technology to produce a partially de-asphalted product with lower greenhouse gas emissions. This advanced method allows Suncor to deliver market-ready oil without the need for on-site upgrading, reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency. The project offers fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) employment opportunities with rotational schedules and modern remote camp accommodations. It employs over 1,400 workers, including heavy equipment operators, millwrights, electricians, and other skilled trades, making it a key employer in Alberta’s oil and gas industry. With an estimated mine life of 50 years, Fort Hills supports long-term economic growth in the region while maintaining strong commitments to sustainability, water recycling (93%), and Indigenous partnerships.
Fort Hills 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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