Integrity | Efficiency | Expertise
Join the Centerfire Team | Excavator Operator
Are you a skilled excavator operator who takes pride in delivering quality work and operating safely? If you're self-motivated, dependable, and committed to excellence, we want to hear from you.
At Centerfire, our motto is more than words—it's the foundation of how we work, lead, and support one another every day. As a proudly Indigenous-owned company and trusted leader in industrial services, we've built a reputation for integrity, safety, and teamwork.
When you join Centerfire, you're not just taking on a job—you're becoming part of a team that values hard work, respects its people, and fosters a strong workplace family culture. From the field to leadership, we believe in supporting each other, celebrating success, and creating an environment where employees can grow and thrive.
If you're ready to bring your experience operating excavators to a company that values your contribution, join the Centerfire family and help build something exceptional in Fort McMurray.
Opportunity: Excavator Operator
Schedule: 14/7 working up to 12 hours per day. Overtime opportunities available based on site requirements
Job Location: Various Oil Sands Sites (Suncor, Syncrude, CNOOC, and CNRL) – Fort McMurray, AB
Accommodations: Camp Available
Travel Allowance Provided
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate excavators for excavation, trenching, ditching, loading, and backfilling activities.
- Excavate and move materials according to project requirements and specifications.
- Load trucks and support site preparation and earthworks operations.
- Work safely around underground utilities and existing infrastructure.
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
- Follow all company, client, and site-specific safety procedures.
- Communicate effectively with ground personnel and other operators.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness and complete required operational documentation.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience on excavator
- Positive attitude and willing to take direction from supervision.
- Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and provide a 5-year driver's abstract that meets insurance requirements.
- Must be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test.
- Self-motivated, flexible and proactive with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- On-site experience is an asset.
- Strong safety culture.
- Must have basic computer skills to complete online orientations.
- Must have or be willing to obtain site-specific tickets
- H2S Alive
- CSO/CSTS 2020
- Must be able to complete a criminal record check if required
About Centerfire
Centerfire Energy Group is an Indigenous-owned, full-service industrial and commercial contractor that began operations in Alberta's oil and gas industry and has expanded to serve regions across Canada. We specialize in heavy equipment services, including large-scale clearing, civil construction, site services, modular facilities, and general site maintenance. We also supply aggregate and logistics services, environmental assignments, residential/commercial land development, underground utility installation and emergency spill response, to name a few.
We pride ourselves on operating with safety excellence at the forefront, from our front-line personnel to our executive team. We will never place any priority above ensuring our people’s safety in the workplace. Our direct industry experience has enabled us to become experts at avoiding unnecessary costs for clients and eliminating redundancies, creating the highest value of service in the industry. At Centerfire, we are invested in our clients' goals and operate as one team. We have been successful in serving even the most remote geographic locations with some of the most challenging terrain across Canada.
We are proud of our Indigenous roots and value supporting our local Indigenous communities through community engagement and development. Together, we can make a difference.
Centerfire Energy Group comprises several Western Canadian companies that are part of our operations.
- Alcor Facilities Management
- Club Industrial Trailers
- Fort McKay Alcor
- Kanyon Project & Site Services
- Element Controls
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a valid non-expired H2S Alive ticket?
- Do you have a CSO Certificate?
Experience:
- Excavator: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
