Mining Skilled Ground Workers - Fort Hills - 14/7 - Camp + Paid Flights - Up to $36.74/hr - Fort McMurray, AB
North American Construction Group is hiring Skilled Ground Workers for their remote mining site team at Fort Hills near Fort McMurray, Alberta. These positions offer the chance to work on one of the region’s largest and safest contracts, with excellent compensation and benefits. Ideal candidates are experienced labourers with a strong safety focus and a willingness to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment.
Perks & Benefits
- Up to $36.74/hour wage
- Camp accommodation provided
- Paid flights to and from Edmonton or Calgary
- Transportation (bussing) from Fort McMurray to site
- Overtime after 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week
- Night shift premium (+$1.20/hour)
- Paid weekly
- Vacation and statutory holiday pay on each paycheck
- Perks and pension after 400 hours (medical, dental)
- PPE provided (bring your own CSA steel toed boots)
- Room for growth and advancement
- GRRSP matching
- Membership with IUOE Local 955
What You’ll Need
- Minimum 2 years experience in a labourer role
- At least 1 year of previous mine experience
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and recent Driver’s Abstract
- Physically fit; able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors
- High school diploma, GED, or post-secondary education (asset)
- Proficient in English (verbal and written)
- Valid CSO, Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness, OHS Alberta Legislation, Field Ergonomics
- Ability to pass pre-employment testing: breath alcohol, urine drug, fitness-to-work, audiometric, and vision screening
- Safety-first attitude and strong listening skills
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Previous experience driving in the mine, shoveling, raking, grade/laser work, managing pumps and dewatering, installing piping and backfill