Grizzlytrek Group

Dozer Operator - Fly in, fly out

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (city only)

On-site · Full-time · $35–$40/hr (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026

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Dozer Operator (Heavy Equipment Operator)
Fort McMurray Region, Alberta | Full Time, Rotational, Long Term
Operations / Heavy Equipment | Experienced Operators | Camp Rotation, Flights from Calgary or Edmonton

Position TypeFull time, rotational, long term LocationCamp based, Fort McMurray region, Alberta Compensation$35.00 to $40.00 per hour to start Rotation14 days on / 7 days off, or 21 days on / 7 days off, project dependent Hours12 hour shifts, days and nights TravelFly in / fly out from Calgary or Edmonton, flights provided AccommodationsCamp room and board provided Experience3 or more years recent dozer seat time, D6T through D10 class CertificationCSO, BSO, CSTS, or OSSA Regional; Intermediate First Aid with CPR and AED; H2S Alive; Bear Awareness (in class); Ground Disturbance Pre-EmploymentAlcohol and drug screening, plus a comprehensive Fitness-to-Work Assessment (see below) Start DateImmediate Pre-Employment Requirements Every operator placed on this project must complete the following before start:

Successful completion of Alcohol and Drug Screening
Successful completion of a comprehensive Fitness-to-Work Assessment. This assessment is job-related, focusing on the physical demands and safety sensitive nature of the work, and is conducted in accordance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and the Alberta Human Rights Act. The assessment will cover:
- Health History Review: A thorough examination of the candidate's health background.
- Pre-Medical Evaluation: Measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
- Musculoskeletal Examination: A head-to-toe assessment to identify any limitations or concerns related to physical health.
- Critical Strength and Mobility Test: A series of tasks assessing lifting, carrying, and positional abilities aligned with the job's physical demands (up to 50 lbs).
Valid safety training tickets, driver's licence, and CSA approved safety boots, listed under What You Bring below

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.The Role GrizzlyTrek is seeking experienced Dozer Operators to join our value-added client's team on heavy civil earthworks projects in the Fort McMurray region. This is a full time rotational position at $35.00 to $40.00 per hour to start, flying in and out of Calgary or Edmonton, with camp room and board provided.
This is long term work. Our client runs a continuous project pipeline across the region, so operators move from one spread to the next instead of chasing a single season and finding another job at freeze up. You will be stripping and ripping, cutting to fill, building pads, leases, and roads, and working reclamation, on machines from D6T class up to D10.What You'll Do

Strip and rip material, slope, cut to fill, and place topsoil on lease and pad builds, road building, and reclamation projects
Hold grade and slope to project specifications and grade plans without someone standing over you
Work all ground conditions, including soft ground and muskeg, without putting the machine at risk
Complete routine equipment inspections covering tracks, fluids, lights, and brakes, and report defects early
Operate a 2-way radio and keep clear communication with supervisors, other operators, and ground personnel
Complete JSAs and FLHAs each shift and follow site safe work procedures and PPE policy
Stay aware of surrounding equipment and personnel, shovel out tracks, and assist ground crew as needed

What You Bring

3 or more years of recent dozer seat time on D6T, D8, D9, or D10 class machines in heavy civil earthworks, construction, road building, or mining
Proven experience stripping overburden, ripping, placing topsoil, and completing reclamation work
Experience on all types of ground conditions, including soft ground
Valid driver's licence and CSA approved safety boots, minimum 6 inches and fully laceable
Valid CSO, BSO, CSTS, or OSSA Regional; Intermediate First Aid with CPR and AED; H2S Alive; in class Bear Awareness; and Ground Disturbance
Physically conditioned to repetitively and safely lift up to 50 lbs, and able to clear the pre-employment screening and Fitness-to-Work Assessment above
Able to live in camp, work 12 hour shifts on days and nights, and handle outdoor work in all weather, noise, and vibration

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working to technical specifications and grade plans on roads, oilfield leases, and pads
Ability to finish or trim grade
GPS machine control experience
Current oil sands or regional site orientation already on file

Work Environment The work is on active heavy civil earthworks projects in the Fort McMurray region of northern Alberta. You fly in from Calgary or Edmonton, live in camp with room and board covered, and work 12 hour shifts through days and nights on a 14/7 or 21/7 rotation. Expect outdoor work in rain, snow, heat, and cold, equipment noise and vibration, and hands on labour duties alongside seat time.What We Offer

$35.00 to $40.00 per hour to start, with room to move up as you prove out on site
Long term work on a continuous project pipeline, not a single season spread
Flights provided, flying in and out of Calgary or Edmonton
Camp room and board provided, so the rate is what you keep
Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
Ongoing training and career development support

Pay is a gross hourly rate before deductions.
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