Contract Senior Operator

Islander Oil & Gas Inc. is a privately owned Canadian heavy oil producer with a portfolio of high-quality, proven, low-risk assets. Since its founding in mid-2020, Islander has grown from zero production to approximately 4,000 barrels of oil per day. We are a high-performance team committed to creating stakeholder value through safe, responsible operations and an empowering work environment.

Islander has an opportunity for a Contract Senior Operator in the Chipmunk/Gift Lake operating area. As a member of a high-energy operations team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of Islander’s wells and facilities. The position requires flexibility to work additional hours and participate in the on-call rotation as operational needs arise.

Job Type: Full-time contract

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience and the responsibilities of the position.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of practical oil and gas field experience is required. A valid steam ticket or experience in electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical work would be considered an asset.

Main Responsibilities:

- Operate and maintain wellsite pads and associated equipment, including progressive cavity pumps, wellsite engines, hydraulically driven equipment, produced-gas fuel systems, fired equipment and burner management systems, storage and treating facilities, blowers, and combustors.
- Consistently meet or exceed Islander’s expectations for health and safety,



community relations, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, company policies, and corporate values.
- Perform safety responsibilities such as hazard assessments and permitting.
- Keep all wells and facilities in a safe, orderly, and compliant condition and address all deficiencies and operational issues.
- Complete daily production reporting using ProdMan and SCADA.
- Identify and implement opportunities to maximize production, control operating costs, and minimize downtime.

Qualifications:

- Possess strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated initiative, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work safely and effectively with limited supervision.
- Possess strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Competent computer skills (proficient in MS Office Suite).
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s abstract.

Schedule:

- Rotational 8 days on and 6 days off schedule
- Up to 12-hour day shift
- Participation in the on-call rotation is required.

Work arrangement:

- This is an on-site field position in a remote operating area.
- The successful candidate will be required to stay in camp during scheduled work rotations. Daily subsistence will be provided.

To apply, please submit your résumé and identify “Contract Senior Operator” in your application. Applications must be received by October 21, 2026.

Job Type: Full time

Work Location: In person

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