Company DescriptionLaunched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.Position SummaryType: Full TimePosition: Working Lead Hand - Mine Shovel MaintenanceLocation: CNRL Horizon – Pressure and VacSchedule: 14 on/14 off (Averaging Agreement – Compressed Work Schedule)Compensation DetailsVacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start dateHealth & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of consecutive employment with BouchierRPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching– eligible after 3 months of consecutive employment with BouchierEmployer paid Employee Assistance ProgramOther IncentivesProgression and development opportunitiesSafety RecognitionCompany support for recertification of required ticketsBouchier welcome gift and company swagOvertime available but not guaranteedAccommodations provided –Available dependent upon role/siteFlights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work locationRole SummaryThe Lead Hand position holds responsibility for overseeing the on-shift operation of the assigned site, ensuring that all employees meet and surpass performance and safety standards. Reporting directly to the Supervisor, the Lead Hand organizes and supervises work and workers to achieve optimal results in the minute-by-minute operation of the site.The mining shovel maintenance Working Lead Hand is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the mining shovels. This position involves a wide array of physical labour, along with confined spaces. The Working Lead Hand must also clean, maintain all equipment associated with the role, as well as company policies and procedures.Primary ResponsibilitiesOversee the activities for workers, such as equipment operators, machine operators,



and laborers while actively working with them as much as possible.Maintain physical asset security and condition.Assign work to employees, based on job requirements, special job site conditions, and available equipment, material, and worker qualifications.Conduct and/or attend worker line-up and safety meetings. Ability to speak in an open form in front of a large audience.Oversee and approve Job Hazard assessments (JHA) and work progress to verify conformance to safety standards and personal work.Conduct training for reporting personnel.Demonstrate and explain use of equipment as required.Evaluate operators on equipment used as required.Conduct performance evaluations for employees.Analyze organizational operating and safety practices and procedures.Develop safe work assignment plans as necessary.Inspect project operations and site to determine specification compliance.Maintain production and work records.Monitor worker performance.Operate all assigned equipment in a safe and effective mannerHand washing mining shovel car body, rev frame, boom and housing (including confined space crawling, working in grease and oil workplace), with use of air actuated tool, hand tools and various cleaning supplies to get areas ready for inspections or repairs.Operate steam truck for steaming and pressure washing various components of mining shovels, mobile equipment, vehicles and miscellaneous componentsOperate support equipment such as aerial work platform, forklift, telehandler, skid steers, tractors and light vehicles.Must comply with work order system to include interpreting work orders, performing work requested and completing work orders per instruction.Monitor fluid levels and status of various equipment including mobile equipment, generators, light towers, heaters and notify supervisor when attention to equipment is needed.Ensure that all equipment are parked/staged and plugged-in, in assigned areas when not in use.Maintain inventory levels of consumables, PPE and various suppliesPerform housekeeping duties on the entire maintenance pad,



buildings and field specific areasMonitor the level and condition of disposal bins (report when emptying service is required in a proactive approach)Perform overall caretaking duties of the work area including shoveling snow and sanding as neededEnsure that all entrances to buildings, walkways and designated travel paths are free from hazardsCleaning warehouses.Assist other personnel & contractors as needed for various laboring duties.Driving in the mine, for completing work or delivering suppliesComplete and document a pre-operational check on assigned equipmentGrease equipment as necessaryEnsure equipment has proper safety equipment in placeMust have the ability to work well independently while maintaining a high level of safety, respect and great communication skillsMaintain a cooperative working relationship with clients and other employeesParticipate in Job Hazard Assessments, Field Level Risk Assessments, and tool box meetingsPerform other duties as assigned such as general labor.Education & ExperienceJob requirements are listed below:Valid Class 5 with Air Brakes Endorsement is required (Class 3 Driver's License would be an asset)Clean 5-year Driver Abstract obtained within 30 days of starting work is requiredCSO (Common Safety Orientation) Certification is requiredWHMIS 2015 Certification is required (Completed within the last 3 years)Ability to lift 50 pounds or moreSafety conscious attitudeMust be willing to work in fluctuating climates (hot, cold, wet) and environmental conditionsMust be comfortable working in close proximity to waterAbility to pass a Drug and Alcohol test and Fit for Duty testApplicants are required to be clean shaven for testing and beyondThe following would be an asset to your application:Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification is an assetRigging Certification is an assetOSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor Certification is an assetFirst Aid Certification is an assetH2S Alive Certification is an assetAll applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in EnglishAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in CanadaAPPLICATION DEADLINEUntil suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.

📌 Working Lead Hand - Mine Shovel Pad (Wood Buffalo)
🏢 Bouchier
📍 Wood Buffalo