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Yard and Shop Maintenance - Local Labourer

Fort McMurray, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 6, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The labourer is responsible for supporting daily yard and shop operations by maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Duties include material handling, equipment movement, housekeeping, and assisting with various site maintenance tasks.

Job details

Company Description: Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region. From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 800 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 350 pieces of equipment. With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services. Position Summary: Position: Labourer Type: Full Time Location: Fort McKay, AB - Incubator Park and On-site Schedule: 7 on / 7 off Rotation (Compressed Work Schedule) NO CAMP OR FLIGHTS – LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY Compensation Details: Competitive market rates Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service Employer paid Insurances. RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching. Employer paid Employee Assistance Program Other Incentives: Progression and development opportunities Safety Recognition Years of Service Recognition – Annual Bouchier welcome gift and company swag Overtime available but not guaranteed Role Summary: The Yard/Shop Labourer is responsible for supporting daily yard and shop operations by maintaining a safe, clean and organized work environment. This role assists with material handling, equipment movement, shop housekeeping, inventory support, and general labour duties while ensuring compliance with company safety standards and procedures. Primary Responsibilities: The Labourer is responsible to ensure that: All assigned equipment is operated in a safe and effective manner. All assigned equipment is kept clean in accordance with written standards. Any required repairs to assigned equipment are communicated to maintenance personnel. The Labourer shall: Fill water tanks as necessary; Perform clean-up on site and at the working location; Install up signs as per highway standard; Be responsible for snow removal; Be responsible for ice removal; Working in hot and cold climates Paint if/when required; Store tools properly; Set up and operation of de-watering systems; Act as a flag person; Spot for loader and other equipment; Patch holes in walkways; Fix pads for cranes; Set forms for concrete pour; Cut grass; Shoveling Snow Pressure washer and steam truck operation; Perform housekeeping functions; Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers and other employees; Perform other related duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor. Education & Experience: Preferred experience in the road construction or road maintenance industry. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is a must Ability to provide a clean driver's abstract CSTS and OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation before December 31, 2018) or CSO (Common Safety Orientation after January 1, 2019) WHMIS 2015 Ability to lift 50 pounds or more Safety conscious attitude Willingness to train on skid steer, sanding units, articulating trucks, packers, etc. Must be willing to work in fluctuating climates (hot, cold, wet) and environmental conditions All applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English. Must be comfortable working on/in close proximity to water Ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test and Fit for Duty test Other training that would be beneficial would be the following: Forklift Certificate Heavy Equipment Certificate First Aid TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor Ground Disturbance H2S Alive Chainsaw Application Instructions: Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks. Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/ The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and relevant safety certifications such as CSO, WHMIS 2015, and a clean driver's abstract. The role requires the physical ability to lift 50 pounds and the willingness to work in fluctuating environmental conditions.

Benefits

• Vacation pay • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Long-term disability benefits • Employer paid insurances • Registered pension plan • Employee assistance program • Safety recognition • Years of service recognition