Shop Labourer

Position Scope

We are looking for a labourer to join the NACG team at our head office in Acheson. The labourer will be responsible to help both in the shop and in the yard.

Where You’ll Be Working

Location: Acheson

Schedule: 7x7 - 12 hours (days/nights)

Rate:Between $26.64-$33.73 per hour (tiered rate system)

Overtime: After 44 hours in a week or designated day off

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined gross rate of pay of $38.96/ hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Night shift premium 
• Boot Allowance
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.  Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

*Note: Schedule subject to change.

What You'll Be Doing

• Keeping the shop and yard clean.
• Steam cleaning equipment for repair in shop.
• Painting equipment after major rebuilds in the paint bay.
• Snow removal around shop and front parking lot (seasonal).
• Operating fork trucks for moving parts and other items, around the shop and yard.
• Operating company vehicles to pick up parts and move items around the yard and between sites.
• Interacting with shop employees and becoming a part of a maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies and procedures. 
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE. PPE is supplied, readily accessible, properly using it and maintaining it.
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement.

What Makes You The ONE

• Operate forklift, skid steers, small loaders
• Must have previous labourer experience (preferably in the oil/gas sector)
• Must have valid class 5 driver's license
• Demonstrate safety at all times
• Standard first aid course
• Experience around heavy equipment is an asset

What's Next

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process, you will be asked to provide the following:

1. Provide a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a recent Driver’s Abstract
2. Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:

• • Breath Alcohol Test
  • Urine Drug Test
  • Fitness-to-Work Assessment
  • Audiometric Testing
  • Vision Screening
  • Criminal Record Check

Once moved into onboarding, the following processes will occur:

1. Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
2. An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
3. After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by us to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other location (site) specific details.

Please note: The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

NACG in a Nutshell

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.
• Safety focused – An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst the workforce and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

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 accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please 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. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us. 

Become a member of the North American family today!