Position Scope
NACG is seeking Skilled Ground Workers to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

For this role, NACG offers a combined rate of up to $36.74/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

Site: Fort Hills

Schedule: 14 x 7, hour days (paid for 12 hours). Days and Nights

Accommodations: Camp accommodation is provided

Transportation: Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation)

Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

Benefits

Up to a combined rate of pay of $36.74/hour

Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck

Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation

Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour

Paid weekly

Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America

Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental perks

Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!

PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots

Room for growth and future advancements

Responsibilities

Snow removal around shop and front parking lot (seasonal).

Driving light vehicles in the mine

Installing culverts/pipes

Using plate tampers/other hand tools.

Moving light plants/heaters and installing silt fence/filter cloth/geogrid.

Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies and procedures.

Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE.

Reviewing safe work plans/hazard assessment with prior to job commencement.

Qualifications

2 years experience in a labourer role.





Minimum 1 year of previous mine experience.

Previous experience driving in the mine, shoveling, raking, grade/laser work, managing pumps and dewatering, installing piping and backfill is considered an asset.

Successful candidate must be physically fit, capable of lifting 50 lbs (will be doing a lot of lifting and working outdoors) and work well with others.

A safety-first attitude

Attentive and possess strong listening skills

High school diploma, GED, and/or post‑secondary education is considered an asset

Be proficient in English, both verbally and written

Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Next Steps

Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract

Valid CSO

Silica Awareness

Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness

Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness

OHS Alberta Legislation

Field Ergonomics

Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites

Undergo and successfully pass the following pre‑employment testing:

Breath Alcohol Test

Urine Drug Test

Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment

Audiometric Testing

Vision Screening

Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre‑employment testing

An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out

After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site‑specific details.

Please note: The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.

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📌 Skilled Ground Worker (Fort Hills) (Alberta)
🏢 North American Energy Partners
📍 Alberta