Job Details

- Location: Fort Hills, north of Fort McMurray, AB
- Schedule: 14 on / 14 off, 12-hour shifts (compressed work week)
- Camp and Travel: Camp accommodations provided while onsite. Flights provided to and from Calgary or Edmonton hubs.
- Suggested Start Date: Early January

Position Summary The Marine Boat Captain will work with the Fort Hills Tailings Team. The Boat Captain is responsible for the marine fleet supporting operations and maintenance. This includes operating boats, completing deck work, performing marine labour on tailings ponds, and meeting all HSE requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to, dredge and barge transport, anchor handling, working with floating pipeline, pond debris management, on-pond wildlife support, emergency response, personnel transport, ice breaking, light mobile equipment operation (zoom boom, skid steer, loader), and general marine labour. Safety is our top priority, and all safety and PPE requirements must be followed.

Responsibilities

Vessel Operations & Safety

- Refuse and report unsafe work
- Operate vessels safely and in compliance with Suncor's policies and procedures and Transport Canada regulations
- Execute approved work scopes provided by Tailings
- Provide field support for daily Tailings operations
- Report any defective equipment that affects the safety or seaworthiness of a vessel
- Ensure safety equipment is inspected and kept in positive working order
- Carry out routine inspections of vessels and their equipment
- Keep all machinery spaces clean and organized
- Apply hazard management practices and comply with all hazard controls and processes
- Adhere to the Enterprise Life Saving Rules and maintain emergency response readiness

Leadership Development

- Work alongside senior marine captains to support the safe, efficient completion of daily on-pond marine activities, progressively taking on crew coordination and task assignment as skills develop
- Assist with planning and coordinating daily marine activities with Tailings,



Suncor representatives, and cross-functional teams
- Participate in pre-job safety meetings, toolbox talks, and field-level hazard assessments (FLHAs), developing the skills to lead these activities in future roles
- Support deckhands and less experienced crew members while building mentoring and coaching skills under the guidance of senior marine captains
- Communicate field progress, issues, and resource needs to supervision, developing the knowledge and confidence to serve as a field contact for marine activities
- Complete required logs, inspections, and daily reports accurately and on time, while learning to support and oversee crew documentation

General

- Attend meetings and training as required to meet or exceed job requirements
- Work in all weather conditions
- Work night shifts as scheduled
- Keep all applicable certificates current

Requirements

- Valid Transport Canada <60T Master Certificate of Competency
- Personal gas monitor with four-head monitoring (H2S, CO, LEL, and O2 sensors)
- CSTS-09, OSSA BSO or CSO; WHMIS 2015; H2S Awareness
- Small Tools and Consumables Training
- 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
- 3-year driver's abstract
- Drug and alcohol test clearance prior to hiring
- Ability to work successfully independently or as part of a team
- Ability to read and write to record activities and maintain daily logs and records

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Career Package

Vault Pipelines offers competitive compensation packages and supports the growth of individuals' careers throughout their employment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We are committed to providing a sound, positive, and safe work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54.00-$58.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Marine Captain - Suncor Fort Hills (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Vault Group
📍 Fort McMurray