Heavy Equipment Operator Foreman/Foreperson

BEMAC (Bemac Construction Corp.) is a Canadian direct ‑ hire construction and construction management company delivering turnkey, integrated solutions on capital projects across Canada. Since 2012, BEMAC delivers projects in the energy, mining and minerals, petrochemical and sustaining capital construction sectors with capabilities spanning direct ‑ hire construction, construction management, constructability expertise, equipment and tool supply, module assembly, startup assistance, and pre ‑ commissioning planning. Our success is driven by our people—skilled professionals who are committed to safety, quality, collaboration, and reliable execution—working together to deliver meaningful projects and build lasting careers in a team ‑ oriented environment.

We are currently seeking qualified working Heavy Equipment Operator Foreman/Foreperson to join our on-site Construction team, for a 2 month project, based out of a remote camp location near Fort MacKay, Alberta. This position offers the opportunity to participate in construction on the Imperial Oil (IOL) Kearl Lake Sodium Citrate Injection Process System. The shift is planned to be 14 days on and 14 days off rotation, 10-hour days. While the preference is to hire candidates who resides locally, fly-in, fly-out from Edmonton, Alberta or Calgary, Alberta will be available based on eligibility.

Hourly rate: $58.39/hr.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate equipment operators and crews
• Plan and execute daily work to meet schedule and productivity targets
• Enforce HSE requirements and lead safety meetings
• Ensure compliance with ground disturbance and permits
• Strong knowledge of and experience operating equipment such as excavators, zoom booms, skid steers, and ride-on compactors.
• Oversee excavation, grading, and material handling activities
• Conduct equipment checks and ensure safe operation
• Monitor work quality and ensure compliance with drawings/specifications

• Valid Heavy Equipment Operator certification or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of heavy civil construction experience (oil sands/mining preferred)
• Proven experience leading crews in earthworks, site preparation, and infrastructure projects
• Experience in live operating environments (e.g., oil sands brownfield sites) and/or large EPC Projects is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in earthworks, site preparation, and infrastructure work
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and ground disturbance requirements
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specification
• WHMIS, Incident Investigation and Wildlife Awareness would be considered an asset

Required Tickets:

• Fall Arrest, First Aid (Intermediate) & GD Level II and Zoom Boom certification is required

Why Join BEMAC?

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration.  No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by BEMAC as part of our recruitment process.