Seasonal Labourer Fort McMurray

All positions are in Fort McMurray. Shift work is a requirement with 14 on 7 off, 12+ hours per shift (days and nights). You are responsible for your housing in Fort McMurray and travel. Transportation from town to site is provided.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of jobs using basic construction skills and/or operating some power equipment
• Drive on mining roads and around haul trucks
• Clean, prepare and maintain construction equipment and components
• Feed conveyors, crushers and other equipment
• Learn new skills every day and clean industrial materials from screen tanks using specialty tools
• Open valves and start pumps; sort, stack, bundle and stamp materials
• Transport raw materials, finished products, scrap and recyclable materials throughout plant manually or using forklift or other powered equipment
• Complete FLHAs, site permit requirements and follow safe work procedures
• Maintain a clean work area and equipment at all times
• Work as part of a team and follow direction from supervision
• You work hard - you're put to the test physically every day with labour intensive tasks
• Challenge your eye for detail, practice what we preach. Take your time, get the job done right the first time and safely every time

Experience

• 2+ years of labour experience in an industrial environment
• Class 5 valid driver's license (GDL is not accepted) with no more than 5 demerits in last 2 years
• Valid ECS CSO certification (or combination of CSTS-09 and OSSA Regional or BSO)
• We have great training and your ability to read and write will ensure you meet the testing requirements
• Previous experience around or operating heavy equipment, skid steers or small loaders is an asset
• MED or Pleasure Craft License would be considered an asset
• Able to provide a negative result on a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Able to perform physically demanding work including climbing multiple flights of stairs and carrying equipment (able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis)
• You are safety focused when it comes to people and equipment
• Able to work shift work (days/nights) for 12+ hours not including the travel time to site
• Able to work on and around open bodies of water
• Able to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions
• Participate and pass all training courses required by CEDA which require some computer literacy
• You're happiest working in a team, sharing a laugh with your coworkers and getting the job done safely

Who Loves This Job

You change your own oil, enjoy the outdoors and are excited about learning new, transferable skills. The days are long and you have the winters off to enjoy the things you love.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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