Heavy Equipment Technician

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! As the first line of support, Heavy Equipment Technicians are integral members of Canadian Natural’s Mining team. You will directly support mine maintenance goals and objectives at our Albian Mine. In this role, you will collaborate with and work alongside field and shop maintenance crews to ensure that all heavy equipment is optimized and maintained. You will utilize your heavy-duty mechanical experience to focus on the maintenance requirements for our shovels fleet at our Albian Mine.

• Job location: Albian Oil Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta 


• Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shift  


• Safety sensitive position: Yes


• Application deadline: August 19, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and clean heavy equipment as assigned


• Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports


• Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement


• Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders


• Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventive maintenance requirements


• Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance

What You Bring to the Role:

• 5+ years of working on mining equipment, specifically supporting off-road heavy equipment


• Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyperson Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate


• Valid Class 5 driver’s license


• Basic understanding of computer-based Mine Maintenance Planning Programs and Microsoft Office suite

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 to learn more about what we have to offer!