North American Construction Group
Provides construction, maintenance, and fabrication services for industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
22 hours ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Field
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
equipment repair
preventive maintenance
fault diagnosis
work scopes
parts ordering
apprentice mentoring
Key responsibilities involve repairing CAT, Komatsu, and Hitachi equipment, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical faults, testing equipment to manufacturer specifications, developing work scopes and schedules, ordering parts, completing reports and work orders, and mentoring apprentices while following NACG safety procedures.
- Repair and maintain CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi heavy equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis (hydraulic, electrical, mechanical)
- Develop work scopes, order parts, complete reports and work orders
- Mentor apprentices and teach mechanics
Requirements
journeyperson
red seal
2 years
diagnostic
leadership
class 5
NACG seeks an experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off‑Road) with a service truck to join its remote mining site team near Fort McMurray, offering one of the safest and largest contracts in the region with competitive industry wages.
Candidates must have a minimum of two years post‑journeyman experience on large haul trucks, dozers, graders, or excavators, strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities, the capacity to work with minimal supervision, basic computer knowledge, leadership skills, and a valid Alberta Journeyperson Off‑Road Equipment Technician or Red Seal certification; SIS experience and safety‑sensitive site background are assets.
Additional requirements include a current CVIP and picker inspection, oxygen/acetylene cabinets meeting OH&S standards, a full complement of tools for off‑road equipment repair, $5 million liability insurance, and a valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a recent driver’s abstract.
Successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment testing such as breath alcohol, drug, fitness‑to‑work, audiometric, vision, and criminal record checks, and must complete safety certifications (CSO, Silica, Wildlife, OHS, H2S) through Energy Safety Canada; onboarding typically takes 3‑8 business days.
- PPE supplied; bring CSA‑certified steel‑toe boots
- Minimum 2 years post‑journeyman experience on large haul trucks, dozers, graders, excavators
- Valid Alberta Journeyperson Off‑Road Equipment Technician or Red Seal certification
- Basic computer proficiency; leadership and independent work skills
- Provide valid Class 5 driver’s licence and driver’s abstract
- Complete safety certifications (CSO, Silica, Wildlife, OHS, H2S) via Energy Safety Canada
- Pass pre‑employment tests: breath alcohol, drug, fitness‑to‑work, audiometric, vision, criminal record
- Onboarding process 3‑8 business days; no phone calls, contact via email/phone
Benefits
The position is on the Suncor site, working a 14‑day rotation of 12‑hour days (paid for 11.5 hours) on a days/night schedule, with bus transportation from Fort McMurray, no on‑site camp accommodations, and overtime after 8 hours daily or 44 hours weekly.
Benefits include vacation and statutory holiday pay each paycheck, up to 61 hours of overtime per rotation, a night‑shift premium, weekly pay, IUOE Local 955 membership, medical and dental benefits after 400 hours, transportation to and from the site, provided PPE (bring CSA‑certified steel‑toe boots), and opportunities for growth.
North American Construction Group, a 65‑year leader in heavy construction and mining, offers significant growth, long‑term contracts through 2026, a strong safety record, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, GRRSP matching, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respect for Indigenous territories.
- 14 × 12‑hour shift rotation (paid 11.5 h), days/night schedule
- Bus transportation from Fort McMurray; no on‑site camp
- Overtime after 8 h per day or 44 h per week; up to 61 h per rotation
- Vacation and statutory holiday pay each paycheck; weekly pay
- Night‑shift premium and IUOE Local 955 membership
- Medical, dental, and pension benefits after 400 h worked
- Current CVIP, picker inspection, compliant oxygen/acetylene cabinets, full tool set, $5 M liability insurance
Training + Development
Interview process
- submit a valid class 5 driver’s license, driver abstract, and required safety tickets (cso, silica, etc.).
- provide cvip, picker inspection, tool inventory, and $5 m liability insurance documentation.
- undergo pre‑employment testing: breath alcohol test, urine drug test, fitness‑to‑work health assessment, audiometric test, vision screening, and criminal record check.
- participate in random drug/alcohol testing at suncor, fort hills, and kearl sites.
- receive a call from nacg to schedule testing, complete new‑hire paperwork via email, then be contacted to schedule orientation and confirm start date.
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- criminal record check
Overview
70+ Years
Years of Experience
The company has brought decades of experience in construction and maintenance across various sectors.
- With an expertise in large-scale industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects, they offer a wide range of services.
- The company specializes in both maintenance and construction of complex industrial systems across various sectors.
- Noteworthy projects include heavy civil works, energy infrastructure, and large industrial facilities.
- Their team delivers on projects that require precision, large-scale coordination, and technical expertise.
- The firm operates across North America with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and quality in every project.
Culture + Values
- Safety — Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) are integral to our core business; commitment to everyone getting home safe.
- Active & Visible Leadership — leaders create and promote a safe workplace through example, coaching, and positive interaction.
- Accountability & Reward — unsafe behavior is addressed; superior safety performance is rewarded.
- Continuous Improvement — systematic review of HSE processes, programs, and procedures drives performance improvement.
- Customer-Centric Excellence — aiming to be the construction company of choice and deliver best-in-class services.
- Growth & Development — tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship support, co-op programs, and wage top-ups encourage career advancement.
Environment + Sustainability
Started in 2021
Sustainability Report
Issued the first annual Sustainability Report to establish a framework for measuring and reporting ESG initiatives.
- Integrated HSE management system ensures safe, environmentally responsible operations with monitored hazards and impacts
- Environmental stewardship led through reclamation, environmental construction leadership, and enterprise-wide standards
- Board-level Governance & Sustainability Committee supports emissions reduction and transparent sustainability disclosures
- Net-zero target aligned with industry best practice (implicit commitment via sustainability governance and continuous improvement)
- Reclamation efforts, heavy equipment recycling, and site-specific environmental management demonstrate tangible outcomes
Inclusion & Diversity
3.6/5 Score
Glassdoor Equality Rating
Receives a 3.6/5 rating for equality, diversity, and inclusion based on employee reviews on Glassdoor.
- Formal Diversity & Inclusion statement encourages applications from marginalized and under‑represented groups
- Acknowledgement of Traditional Treaty 6 & 8 Territories; encourages members of Treaty nations to apply
- Support offered during application/interview process for candidates requiring accommodations