Family Referral – Heavy Equipment Operator (Haul Truck)

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

If you have a strong safety mindset and an interest in operating equipment, come join our mining team as a Heavy Equipment Operator! If you have no experience, no worries – we will support you to get just that!

Minimum Requirements

1. Candidates must be a family member of a current Suncor/Syncrude employee.
2. A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or 10+ years of work experience.
3. Have a valid full Class 5 Drivers License at the time of application (cannot be the graduated drivers’ license GDL).
4. Must currently reside within the RMWB.
5. If you have experience operating equipment, please highlight that in your resume and you may have an opportunity to interview for our temporary HEO roles.

No experience? No problem!

Candidates with no HEO or mining experience are welcome to apply and may be selected to attend a 4-week training program at Keyano College. Above all else, we are looking for enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. If you are chosen for an interview, please come prepared to discuss why a career in Heavy Equipment Operating is for you!

Tuition costs are covered, but candidates will not be paid while attending classroom training at Keyano. Upon successful completion of training, candidates may commence a paid, up to 6-month coop at Suncor Base Plant Mine or Syncrude Mildred Lake or Syncrude Aurora Mine. Placements will be determined by the business.

Location and other Key Details:

1. You will work out of our Suncor Base Plant Mine or Syncrude Mildred Lake or Syncrude Aurora Mine in Fort McMurray.
2. The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts).
3. This is not a camp-based or fly in/fly out position.
4. This is a temporary position for up to 6 months.
5. This position is safety sensitive.