Heavy Equipment Operator
Bremner Engineering and Construction Ltd. (BECL)
Canmore, AB | $28.00–$42.00/hour | Full-time | Permanent & Seasonal
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BECL is Hiring Heavy Equipment Operators
BECL is a local, established civil construction company that has been working throughout Canmore and the Bow Valley since 1983.
We’re looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our crews. If you know your way around an excavator, loader, dozer or skid steer, take pride in running equipment properly, and aren’t afraid of a hard day’s work, we want to hear from you.
Our work includes excavation, underground utilities, road construction, grading, site development, and general civil construction.
Duties
- Operate excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers and other heavy equipment
- Perform excavation, grading, loading, backfilling and general sitework
- Work safely around the public, ground crews, utilities, trucks and other equipment
- Complete daily equipment inspections, checklists and routine maintenance
- Keep equipment clean, fuelled and greased
- Report mechanical issues and maintenance needs to supervisors and maintenance staff
- Follow site plans, supervisor direction and safety procedures
- Work safely and efficiently in changing ground and weather conditions
Experience Required
- 1–3+ years of construction equipment operating experience
- Experience operating excavators, loaders, dozers and/or skid steers
- Civil construction, excavation or underground utility experience is an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Strong safety awareness
- Reliable work ethic and ability to work as part of a crew
- CSA-approved safety boots
- WHMIS and CSTS certification, or willingness to obtain — training provided
What BECL Offers
- $28.00–$42.00/hour, based on experience and ability
- Overtime at 1.5x after 8 hours/day and/or 44 hours/week
- Stat Holiday Pay (3.6%) & Vacation Pay (6%)
added to hourly wages, with both available to be used at any time
- Travel allowance may be available for eligible employees commuting from outside the Bow Valley
- Hour Bank Benefits Program available after approximately a 3-month probationary period and review, administered through Green Shield and including prescription drugs, extended medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD)
- On-site parking
- Company events and team activities
Hours
- 40–55+ hours per week, depending on the project
- Monday–Friday
- Occasional Saturdays
- Day shifts
- Permanent and seasonal positions available
Important — Housing & Commuting BECL does not provide employee accommodations or accommodation allowances.
Applicants should have suitable accommodation in Canmore/the Bow Valley before starting, or live within the 120 km travel allowance radius. Areas such as Exshaw, Cochrane, Calgary and surrounding communities may qualify, subject to company policy.
You must be able to reliably get yourself to our job sites.
Why BECL?
We’re a local civil construction company with 40+ years servicing the Bow Valley. We perform a wide range of work, maintain contemporary equipment, and value operators who take pride in their work.
If you’re looking for a strong company culture, competitive wages, and a chance to work in the Bow Valley, send us your resume.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed, email your resume to
[email protected], or drop off your resume in person at our Canmore office.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal
Pay: $28.00-$42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 44.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (Canmore)
🏢 Bremner Engineering and Construction
📍 Canmore