Integrity | Efficiency | Expertise

Join the Centerfire Team | Skidder Operator

Are you a skilled Grapple Skidder Operator who takes pride in delivering quality work and operating safely? If you're self-motivated, dependable, and committed to excellence, we want to hear from you.

At Centerfire, our motto is more than words—it's the foundation of how we work, lead, and support one another every day. As a proudly Indigenous-owned company and trusted leader in industrial services, we've built a reputation for integrity, safety, and teamwork.

When you join Centerfire, you're not just taking on a job—you're becoming part of a team that values hard work, respects its people, and fosters a strong workplace family culture. From the field to leadership, we believe in supporting each other, celebrating success, and creating an environment where employees can grow and thrive.

If you're ready to bring your experience operating Grapple Skidders to a company that values your contribution, join the Centerfire family and help build something exceptional in Fort McMurray.

Opportunity: GrappleSkidders Operator

Schedule: Multiple Shift Options

Job Location: Fort McMurray - Syncrude

Accommodations: Camp Available

Responsibilities

- Operate skidder machinery safely and efficiently to extract logs from work sites
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Follow all safety protocols and environmental guidelines during operations
- Collaborate with ground crews and other equipment operators to coordinate tasks
- Assist with landscape maintenance and site cleanup as needed

Skills

- Construction experience with familiarity in civil or forestry projects
- Proven ability to operate skidder machinery safely in diverse terrains




- Strong understanding of landscape maintenance practices and environmental considerations

About Centerfire

Centerfire Energy Group is an Indigenous-owned, full-service industrial and commercial contractor that began operations in Alberta's oil and gas industry and has expanded to serve regions across Canada. We specialize in heavy equipment services, including large-scale clearing, civil construction, site services, modular facilities, and general site maintenance. We also supply aggregate and logistics services, environmental assignments, residential/commercial land development, underground utility installation and emergency spill response, to name a few.

We pride ourselves on operating with safety excellence at the forefront, from our front-line personnel to our executive team. We will never place any priority above ensuring our people’s safety in the workplace. Our direct industry experience has enabled us to become experts at avoiding unnecessary costs for clients and eliminating redundancies, creating the highest value of service in the industry. At Centerfire, we are invested in our clients' goals and operate as one team. We have been successful in serving even the most remote geographic locations with some of the most challenging terrain across Canada.

We are proud of our Indigenous roots and value supporting our local Indigenous communities through community engagement and development. Together, we can make a difference.

Centerfire Energy Group comprises several Western Canadian companies that are part of our operations.

- Alcor Facilities Management
- Club Industrial Trailers
- Fort McKay Alcor
- Kanyon Project & Site Services
- Element Controls

Perks:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Experience:

- Skidder: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Grapple Skidder Operator (Alberta)
🏢 Centerfire Energy Group
📍 Alberta