Heavy Equipment Operator/Labourer

NSC Minerals Ltd. was established in 1988, Since then, we have grown to become a major supplier of minerals, such as Salt and Calcium Chloride in Western Canada and the North and Midwest regions of the United States. In 2020, NSC was purchased by Stone Canyon Industry Holdings and we are now part of a larger group of companies that includes Windsor Salt and Morton Salt.

Our head office is located in Saskatoon, SK and we have operating plants in Rocanville, SK, Vanscoy, SK and Brooks, AB. We have a packaging plant just outside of Saskatoon, SK and bulk inventory storage in Alberta and Manitoba. Along with our focus on safety and the environment, we have a dedicated employee base, solid logistics network and a committed customer base.

We are looking for a Plant Operator at our Vanscoy plant which is near the Nutrien Potash Mine located 30km southwest of Saskatoon on Highway #7.

Please note that we do not have a camp at this site. We hire employees locally to the area. Candidates must either live near Vanscoy, SK or be willing to relocate to the area.

The Plant Operator position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in various areas around the site. Equipment could include dozer, excavator, wheel loader, skid steer, grader, rock truck or working on an Aerial Work Platform (AWP). The incumbent operates equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Requirements:

- Previous experience working in a heavy industrial environment operating heavy equipment

- Flexible mentality - ability to operate as well as assist in other areas, such as yard and facilities housekeeping duties

- Ability to work safely and in accordance with SOPs

- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation to and from site

We provide:

- Competitive compensation

- Group benefits program and RRSP plan

- PPE allowance that can be used for boots and clothing

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.51-$39.51 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vanscoy, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

- heavy industrial: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 drivers license (required)

Work Location: In person