Heavy Equipment Operator

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

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!