Provides construction, maintenance, and fabrication services for industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Key duties involve performing general maintenance such as roadway upkeep, snow removal, pothole repair, and water control, as well as assisting technicians with job setup, teardown, assembly, and testing under supervision. Yardpersons also operate loaders, graders, forklifts, skid‑steers, and light‑duty vehicles, handle freight loading and unloading, install Ground Engagement Tools, and ensure proper waste segregation and storage of controlled products.
Applicants must have at least three months of grader or loader experience and six months of heavy‑equipment maintenance or automotive repair experience. Forklift or skid‑steer certifications, a Class 3 license with trailer‑hauling experience, and proficiency in all intermediate yardperson duties are considered assets.
Candidates will need to provide a valid Class 5 driver’s license, safety certifications (CSO, Silica, Wildlife, OHS, H₂S), and pass a series of pre‑employment tests including breath alcohol, urine drug, fitness‑to‑work, audiometric, vision, and criminal record checks. The onboarding process typically takes 3‑8 business days, after which successful candidates will be contacted to schedule orientation and confirm start details.
North American Construction Group (NACG) is hiring Intermediate and Skilled Maintenance Yardpersons for its remote mining site at the Suncor Base near Fort McMurray. This role offers a competitive combined rate of up to $51.29 per hour and opportunities for growth within one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.
The position follows a 14 × 14 schedule with 12‑hour days (paid for 12 hours) and includes both day and night shifts. Accommodations are not provided, but bussing is available from Fort McMurray to the site before and after each shift, and overtime is paid after eight hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.
Benefits include vacation and statutory holiday pay, the ability to earn up to 61 overtime hours per 14‑day rotation, a night‑shift premium, weekly pay, and membership with IUOE Local 955. After 400 hours of work, employees receive pension, medical and dental coverage, transportation savings, PPE (with a boot allowance), and clear pathways for advancement.