Job Description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
Are you an experienced mining professional eager to advance your expertise in heavy equipment operation and leadership? Join our team and play a key role in driving safety and production excellence, while leading a skilled workforce in accordance with daily plans, policies, and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:3 years of heavy equipment operating experience. 2 years of leadership experience, ideally within a unionized mining environment. Mining engineers with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on field leadership experience are encouraged to apply. High School Diploma or GED required. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Alberta Mine Safety Association (AMSA) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities:Supervise and mentor a multi-skilled team, managing performance within the framework of the collective agreement. Ensure strict adherence to workplace rules, procedures, and OH&S codes. Conduct daily audits focused on safety, productivity, and competency. Execute daily work priorities as set by mine planning and management, supporting daily operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in daily safety, risk, and production update meetings with management. Oversee assigned work areas--including shovel pits, haul roads, placement zones, mine dewatering, power distribution, and contractor activities--to ensure optimal resource allocation. Verify completion of work assignments and investigate incidents or near misses, promoting positive action (HOP). Support technical teams such as mine planning, survey, geotechnical, and geology as needed. Present safety information to large groups during meetings, toolbox talks, and safety stand-downs. Develop and apply business acumen in mining operations.

Location and other Key Details:You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts). This position is safety sensitive. If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory.

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway(TM), a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions - all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.