Vacuum Truck Operator - Horizon Oil Sands - 7 On / 7 Off Or 14 On / 14 Off - FIFO
Bouchier, a leading Indigenous-owned integrated site services company based in Fort McKay, Alberta, is hiring full-time Pressure & Vac Operators for its CNRL Horizon site. The position offers rotational schedules of either 7/7 or 14/14, with potential camp accommodations and flights provided. Benefits begin after 3 months, and the role includes mentorship, equipment operation, and safety compliance.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
Operators will safely operate various vac and hydro-vac equipment at the CNRL Horizon site and support team and site safety.
- Operate water, vac, hydro-vac, and combo units
- Perform pre/post trip inspections and routine maintenance
- Mentor riggers and support skill development
- Complete hazard assessments and maintain safety compliance
- Ensure all equipment is functional
- Communicate with site personnel and clients
- Prepare and supply unit with necessary gear
- Work outdoors in all conditions
Requirements
Candidates must have a valid Class 3 or Class 1 driver's license and relevant safety certifications.
- Minimum 2 years operating experience
- Clean Class 3 driver's license (Class 1 preferred)
- Valid safety tickets: First Aid, CPR/AED, H2S Alive, CSTS-09, CSO, Fall Protection, AWP, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance Level 2
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Ability to pass drug/alcohol test and health assessment
- Physical stamina and ability to perform manual tasks
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Perks and Benefits
This full-time rotational role includes a range of competitive benefits and incentives.
- 6% vacation pay, paid bi-weekly
- Health, dental, and long-term disability benefits after 3 months
- Registered Pension Plan with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accommodations and flights may be provided
- Overtime may be available
- Company support for ticket recertification
- Annual recognition and welcome swag
- Development and progression 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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