Job Description

The Opportunity:


Make your mark while you grow your career! Are you a seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator looking for a new challenge? As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be an integral member of Canadian Natural's Mining team at our Horizon Oil Sands site to contribute to the successful movement of oil sands at Horizon. In this role, you will operate many types of heavy equipment, including dozers, graders, scrapers, backhoes, excavators, and haul trucks. You will ensure efficient and reliable equipment operation while promoting safety on site.


Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta - Horizon Oil Sands Site
Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shifts (Wednesday start)
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline : September 25, 2025


Key Accountabilities:


Operate single or multiple pieces of equipment, which could include:
Haul Trucks 785, 793, 797, 930, and Liebherr
Graders - 16H/M or 24H/M
Dozers - D11, D10, D9, D8 - Komatsu 375, 475 experience will be considered
Loaders - 988, 992 - Letourneau loader experience will be considered
Backhoe - EX 400, EX 800, EX1800, EX 2000, EX 3600 or equivalent
Hydraulic and/or electric shovel
Operate all equipment safely and efficiently
Work with minimal supervision
Maintain accurate production records
Follow instructions from operations
Maintain equipment integrity


What You Bring to the Role:


Minimum 1 year of related equipment experience in the mining industry, 2+ years is preferred
GED, High School Diploma, or equivalent
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Familiarity with and understanding of:
Operating a mechanical or electric haul truck in a mining environment
Operating heavy equipment, including loaders, dozers, graders


What We Offer:


Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural's Relocation Policy
May be eligible for additional premiums
Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
First class camp facilities
Health & Wellness Spending Account
Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
Employee & Family Assistance Program


Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!