Heavy Equipment Operator – Hydraulic Shovel – Fort Hills

About the role

NACG is seeking experienced Hydraulic Shovel Operators for a remote mining site at Fort Hills, near Fort McMurray. The position offers a 14‑day on‑site rotation with 12‑hour shifts, camp accommodations, and transportation from Edmonton or Calgary.

Key responsibilities

• Operate Hitachi 2500, 3600 and 5500 front‑loading shovels in a mining environment.
• Maintain safe and efficient production during day and night shifts.
• Follow all site safety protocols and union guidelines (IUOE Local 955).
• Participate in overtime as required (up to 61 hours per rotation).

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience operating the specified Hitachi shovels.
• At least 2 years experience working in a mining setting.
• High school diploma, GED or post‑secondary education (asset).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract.
• Current CSO or BSO certification and required Energy Safety Canada courses (Silica, H2S, Wildlife, OHS Alberta, Field Ergonomics).
• Ability to pass pre‑employment testing (drug/alcohol, medical, vision, criminal record).

Required skills

• Hitachi 2500 front‑loading shovel operation
• Hitachi 3600 front‑loading shovel operation
• Hitachi 5500 front‑loading shovel operation
• CSO/BSO certification
• Silica awareness
• H2S awareness
• Wood Buffalo wildlife awareness
• OHS Alberta legislation awareness
• Field ergonomics

What we offer

• Combined pay rate up to $54.86 CAD per hour.
• Overtime pay after 8 hours daily or 44 hours weekly, with up to 61 hours overtime per rotation.
• Night‑shift premium of $1.20 per hour.
• Weekly pay, pension and medical/dental benefits after 400 hours.
• Transportation to and from the site, camp accommodations and PPE provided.
• Opportunities for growth within a large, union‑backed operation.