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Heavy Equipment Operator
Canadian Natural
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3.6
Fort McMurray, AB
Full-time
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Vision care, Dental care, Stock options, Extended health care
Full-time
12 hour shift
Fort McMurray, AB

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The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Bring your heavy equipment operating experience to our Mine Operations team at Albian. Reporting to the Shift Team Lead, you will contribute to safe and reliable operations by operating a variety of heavy equipment and supporting the team in achieving its operational goals.

  • Job location : Albian Oil Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta
  • Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shift
  • Safety sensitive position: Yes
  • Application deadline : November 15, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for safe, steady and reliable operations of the following equipment, not limited to:
    • Haul Truck (797,793,789,785)
    • Dozer (D11, D10)
    • Backhoe
    • Grader (24H/M, 16 H/M)
    • Excavator (Hitatchi EX 2500, Komatsu PC3000)
    • Loaders (CAT 980, 938K, 988)
    • Shovels (Bucyrus 495, Hitatchi EX 8000)
  • Comply with all Health and Safety Requirements established by Canadian Natural including the use of Canadian Natural’s Safety Management System tools such as FLHA’s, Hazard ID’s and WSO’s
  • Comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards

What You Bring to the Role:

  • Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency
  • Experience operating a heavy equipment in a mining/oil sands environment
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
  • 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
  • May be eligible for additional premiums
  • Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
  • First class camp facilities
  • Health & Wellness Spending Account
  • Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program

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