Mining Shovel Operators - Suncor Basemine - 14/7 - Camp or LOA + Transportation - Up to $48/hr - Fort McMurray, AB Kichton Construction LP is seeking experienced Shovel Operators to join their team at the Suncor Basemine near Fort McMurray, Alberta. This role involves operating a 5600 shovel in an active oil sands mining environment, loading muskeg into large haul trucks, and working a 14/7 rotation. The ideal candidates will have a strong safety mindset, relevant experience, and a commitment to teamwork and operational excellence.
Perks & Benefits Wages up to $48 per hour, based on experience
Camp accommodations or LOA provided
Transportation (bussing) provided from town or camp
Overtime after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
9.6% vacation and statutory holiday pay on all regular hours
Performance evaluation and wage review after 90 days
Benefits after 90 days (50% employer-paid premiums)
Extended health, dental, vision, travel, and paramedical coverage
Life and dependent life insurance, AD&D;
Telehealth and Employee & Family Assistance Programs
$300 annual health spending account
Long-term work opportunities with Kichton companies




What You’ll Need Minimum 2 years of experience operating a 5600 shovel in mining, construction, or oil sands
Ability to load muskeg into 789-930 haul trucks
Ability to work day and night shifts, overtime, and outdoors in varying weather
Robust understanding of mine traffic rules, equipment blind spots, and safe operating practices
Ability to read grade stakes and site plans
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test and mask fit test (clean-shaven)
Required safety training (Energy Safety Canada): Common Safety Orientation, H2S Alive, Silica Awareness, OH&S; Legislation Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, Field Ergonomics
Required Suncor Workday Training: Suncor Basemine (Operators), RMWB Safety Orientation, Mine AHS Awareness, OSSA Driving in the Mine
What Will Make You Stand Out Experience operating multiple equipment types
Stacking experience
Experience with reclamation and earthworks
Experience working in soft ground and around water

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📌 Heavy Equipment Operator, Mining, Shovel Operator, Oilfield, Oil & Gas (Alberta)
🏢 Kichton Group of Companies
📍 Alberta