Heavy Equipment Operator

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Bemac Construction Corp is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for a 2 to 3 month project near Fort McKay, AB, supporting the Kearl Lake Injection System. The 21 on, 7 off, 10 hour days schedule pays $50.77/hr and targets candidates with 5+ years in heavy civil construction, ideally oil sands/mining, plus valid Heavy Equipment Operator certification and GD I/II plus Zoom Boom credentials. You’ll perform earthworks and operate excavators, zoom booms, skid steers, and compactors, conduct pre-use inspections, read drawings, and ensure QA/QC. Be prepared for pre-employment checks, drug and alcohol testing, driver’s abstract, and HSE certs; AI is used in recruitment and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Description

BEMAC (Bemac Construction Corp.) is a Canadian direct ‑ hire construction and construction management company delivering turnkey, integrated solutions on capital projects across Canada. Since 2012, BEMAC delivers projects in the energy, mining and minerals, petrochemical and sustaining capital construction sectors with capabilities spanning direct ‑ hire construction, construction management, constructability expertise, equipment and tool supply, module assembly, startup assistance, and pre ‑ commissioning planning. Our success is driven by our people—skilled professionals who are committed to safety, quality, collaboration, and reliable execution—working together to deliver meaningful projects and build lasting careers in a team ‑ oriented environment.

We are currently seeking qualified Heavy Equipment Operators to join our on-site Construction team, for a 2 to 3 month project, based out of a remote camp location near Fort MacKay, Alberta. This position offers the opportunity to participate in construction on the Imperial Oil (IOL) Kearl Lake Sodium Citrate Injection Process System. The shift is planned to be 21 days on and 7 days off rotation, 10-hour days. While the preference is to hire candidates who resides locally, fly-in, fly-out from Edmonton, Alberta or Calgary, Alberta will be available based on eligibility.

Hourly rate: $50.77/hr.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures
• Participate in daily safety meetings, hazard assessments, and toolbox talks
• Adhere to ground disturbance and permitting requirements prior to excavation
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, zoom boom, skid steer, compactors)
• Perform excavation, grading, backfilling, and material handling
• Conduct pre-use inspections and basic equipment maintenance checks
• Execute work according to drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Assist with layout verification and ensure adherence to tolerances
• Ensure work meets project specifications and quality requirements
• Confirm completed work supports downstream construction activities
• Support efficient, schedule-driven execution in collaboration with site teams

Qualifications

• Valid Heavy Equipment Operator certification or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience (oil sands/mining preferred)
• Experience in live operating environments (e.g., oil sands brownfield sites) and/or large EPC Projects is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in earthworks, site preparation, and infrastructure work
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and ground disturbance requirements
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• GD level I or II and Zoom Boom Certification is required

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. In addition, standard HSE certifications may be required including Confined Space, Fall Arrest, First Aid etc.

Additional Information

Why Join BEMAC?

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration.  No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by BEMAC as part of our recruitment process.