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Join the Centerfire Team | Buncher Operator

Are you a skilled Buncher 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 a Buncher to a company that values your contribution, join the Centerfire family and help build something exceptional in Fort McMurray.

Prospect: Buncher Operator

Schedule: Multiple Shift Options

Job Location: Various Oil Sands Sites (Suncor, Syncrude, CNOOC, and CNRL) – Fort McMurray, AB

Accommodations: Camp Available

Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years operating a feller buncher in forestry or right-of-way applications
- Experience with tracked feller bunchers (Tigercat, John Deere, Komatsu, Cat, etc.)
- Ability to safely fell, bunch, and process timber while maintaining production targets

Responsibilities

- Operate the buncher machine safely and efficiently during land clearing and forestry projects
- Coordinate with team members to execute project plans accurately and on schedule
- Follow safety protocols diligently to maintain a secure work environment at all times
- Assist with landscape maintenance activities as needed to support project goals

Experience





- Construction experience with familiarity in land clearing or civil projects preferred
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance practices and safety standards

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

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Experience:

- Buncher Operating: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Buncher operator (Alberta)
🏢 Centerfire Energy Group
📍 Alberta