Boat Captain

Position Scope

NACG is looking for Boat Captains to work on a remote mining site in the Fort McMurray area. You must be well-organized and favor safety above everything else.

Site: Fort Hills

Shift:  14x7

Accommodations: Camp Provided

Flights: Provided to and from Calgary or Edmonton to site

THIS IS A 8 MONTH TEMPORARY POSITION from MARCH 1, 2023 to OCTOBER 1, 2023.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety and environmental policies
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment prior to job commencement
• Maintain and properly use safety equipment, including PPE
• Take corrective action to mitigate immediate hazards, where safe to do so
• Actively take part in the NACG safety program, FLRA’s, Safety meetings, SOP review process, investigations, near miss reports
• Keeping the work area clean
• Report fit for work
• Complete all forms / reports/ permits as required
• Operating company vehicles to move items/manpower around the job and between sites
• Pre-use inspection of equipment
• Lead by example

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience working on the water
• Forklift operating certificate
• 60 Ton Master Captains ticket required
• FA, MED A3 ticket
• Rigging certificate
• Confined Space cert
• OSSA/CSTS

• Demonstrate safety at all times

• Marine Construction experience an asset

• Large boat operation

• Marine mechanical knowledge

• Boom truck cert

• Heavy equipment operation an asset

• Excellent communication and communication skills

Summary

All successful candidates must:

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening

All successful candidates MUST provide the following items prior to confirmation of their start date:

The Rewards of our positions include:  competitive compensation and benefits packages and excellent career growth prospects

To explore this opportunity, please submit a resume of your experience and accomplishments in confidence.

Overview

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years.  In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers. 

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:

• Significant Growth –As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
• Long Term Contracts – With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2023, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• Commitment To Safety – With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Competitive Compensation – NACG provides competitive compensation packages for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package – With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching – As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected.  We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative force that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying.  If you require extra support in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please call us at 780-960-7171 or email us at careers@nacg.ca to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis Nation of Alberta. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us. 

Become a member of the North American family today!