# Heavy Equipment Operator at Canadian Natural (CNRL)

> Open job at Canadian Natural (CNRL) in Fort McMurray, Canada. Workplace: On-site.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/canadian-natural-cnrl-heavy-equipment-operator-mv9degp
Posted 5 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 5 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [Canadian Natural (CNRL)](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/canadian-natural-cnrl)
- Location: Fort McMurray, Canada
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Rotation: FIFO
- Pay: Salary
- Not mentioned in the job post: pay amount, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

**The Opportunity:**

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Bring your heavy equipment operating experience to our Mine Operations team at Albian. Reporting to the Shift Team Lead, you will contribute to safe and reliable operations by operating a variety of heavy equipment and supporting the team in achieving its operational goals.

- **Job location**: Horizon Oil Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- **Shift schedule:** 7 x 7, 12-hour shift
- **Safety sensitive position:** Yes
- **Application deadline**: November 18, 2026

**Key Accountabilities:**

- Responsible for safe, steady and reliable operations of the following equipment, not limited to:
  - Haul Truck (797,793,789,785)
  - Dozer (D11, D10)
  - Backhoe
  - Grader (24H/M, 16 H/M)
  - Excavator (Hitatchi EX 2500, Komatsu PC3000)
  - Loaders (CAT 980, 938K, 988)
  - Shovels (Bucyrus 495, Hitatchi EX 8000)
- Comply with all Health and Safety Requirements established by Canadian Natural including the use of Canadian Natural’s Safety Management System tools such as FLHA’s, Hazard ID’s and WSO’s
- Comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards

**What You Bring to the Role:**

- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency
- Experience operating a heavy equipment in a mining/oil sands environment
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

**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**](https://www.cnrl.com/content/uploads/2024/03/Compensation-and-Benefits-Experienced.pdf) to learn more about what we have to offer!

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' [Canada's Best Employers](https://www.forbes.com/lists/canada-best-employers/?sh=1d264f302790) in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

**Industry Leader:** We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

**Community Investment:** Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

**Compensation and Benefits:** We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

**Our People, Our Stories:** Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our [Employee Testimonials](https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianNaturalCNRL)!

_All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions._

_While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted._

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/canadian-natural-cnrl-heavy-equipment-operator-mv9degp: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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