Strathcona Excavating Inc. is a professional contractor that specializes in the repair and installation of water and wastewater infrastructure.

We are hiring for the following positions for the 2026 construction season: Backhoe Operator

- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Backhoe Operator :

- Experience must include :working on residential underground utility projects

- Ability to work in a team environment.

- Ability to operate equipment in a safe manner.

- Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

- Read and interpret ground markings and locate tickets.

- Dig trenches to proper grade and depth

- Experience working with shoring.

- Ability to load and secure equipment for transport to and from site.

Pipelayer

- Minimum of 3+ years experience
- Check grades for conformance using levels/lasers.
- Cut pipes to required lengths.
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints.
- Install or repair water, storm water and/or sewer assemblies.
- Additional skills that would be an asset: Lay out pipe routes, follow written instructions or blueprints and coordinate layouts with foremen/women.

Foreman/woman

- Minimum 3 years experience in a leadership role
- Ability to read and understand drawings and utility locates
- Ability to lead a crew and allocate tasks on a day to day basis





Labourer

- Experience in the construction industry preferred
- Must be physically fit

Required Experience for all positions

- Preference given to those with residential water and sewer experience.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must be physically fit.
- Safety certifications pertaining to position, or the ability to obtain such.

Additional Requirements

- CSA approved steel toed boots.
- These positions often require overtime and are seasonal in nature.
- Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing
- Successful completion of Company Orientation and required courses
- Positions noted may require additional responsibilities not listed above.

Available positions are for the upcoming 2026 season with a start date in April.

Job Types : Full time, Seasonal

Pay: $22.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits :

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sherwood Park, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

- water and sewer project: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Backhoe Operator, Pipelayer, Foreman, Labourers - for Water & Sewer Crew (Sherwood Park)
🏢 Strathcona Excavating
📍 Sherwood Park