About Catalyst

Catalyst Canada is a BC-based civil contractor doing site prep, mass excavation, road building, and subdivision work across the province. We run modern, well-maintained iron, and the people who work hard here move up. Learn more at catalystcanada.com.

What you’ll be doing
Operating heavy equipment safely and productively - dozer, excavator, loader, articulated rock truck, or compactor depending on your experience and the project scope
Cutting and filling to grade, loading trucks, building haul roads, stripping topsoil, trenching, and backfilling
Daily walk-arounds, greasing, and reporting maintenance issues before they become breakdowns
Working with the foreman, grademan, and other operators to keep the site moving and keep everyone protected
Following the site safety plan and pre-job hazard assessments — every shift, every time

What we’re looking for
5+ years running heavy equipment on civil/earthworks sites (subdivision, road, commercial pad, pipeline ROW, or similar)
Understands grade, drainage, and how to keep production up without tearing equipment apart
Valid BC driver’s licence & reliable transportation - Class 5 minimum; Class 1 or 3 with Air a solid asset
Reliable, on time, and willing to put a shift in
Comfortable with reading and understanding project drawings

Nice to have




GPS or 2D machine control experience (Trimble, Topcon, or Leica)
Current safety tickets: First Aid (Level 1 minimum), WHMIS, and ideally Ground Disturbance Level 2. CSO/NCSO is a plus

What we offer
Competitive wage based on tickets and experience
Steady work - we run year-round
Modern, well-maintained equipment
A crew that backs each other up and a foreman who actually listens
Real path to senior operator, lead hand, and foreman roles for people who show up and push
Ground-floor seat on a new team - your habits, your standards, and your input help set the tone for the whole crew

How to apply

Send a short note and a list of equipment you’ve run (plus years on each) - we’ll call you back. No long resume needed; we’ll talk first. References will be asked for at the offer stage.

Catalyst Canada is an equal-chance employer. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Application question(s):
Are you currently in the Lower Mainland?
What position are you looking for?

Experience:
Dozer: 5 years (preferred)
Excavator: 5 years (preferred)
Rock Truck: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator Coquitlam
🏢 Catalyst Construction Services
📍 Coquitlam