CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material and suspended acoustical ceilings. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products, and people to build walls, ceilings, and careers. CGC Inc. is currently recruiting a Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator for our gypsum quarry in Little Narrows, NS! This is a permanent, full-time position currently operating on a day shift schedule. As this is a startup operation, the Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator will follow a full shift rotation of days / nights / weekends as operational needs evolve. We offer a comprehensive training program with a state-of-the-art heavy mobile equipment simulator to support operator skill development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy mobile equipment such as haul trucks, bulldozers, loaders, and excavators to move, load and grade earth in a quarry setting.
• Progress through the operator rate program, developing your skills on all pieces of heavy mobile equipment as you gain expertise in quarry operations.
• Recognize safety hazards on site and communicate effectively with team members.
• Work and operate outdoors in all weather conditions and seasons.
• Participate in all safety, continuous improvement, and diversity, equity & inclusion activities as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• A track record of positive safety behaviors, attendance, attitude and work performance with a passion for learning new skills.
• High school diploma is required; post-secondary education is not necessary but nice to have.
• Comfortability with basic computer applications is an asset.
• Previous experience in a quarry environment including stripping overburden, stacking, stockpiling and reclamation is preferred.

What We Offer

CGC offers competitive base salaries and cash incentive awards, comprehensive benefits, and financial protection for employees and their families. Our Employee Group Benefits Plan (extended health care and dental care) begins on your first day of work!

• 4 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of service
• Extended health care (including prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical professional services)
• Dental care (includes both preventative care and major dental work)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan - contributory defined benefit plan
• Investment plan - defined contribution plan with options to contribute to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and/or a non-registered savings plan.
• Incentive Plan - cash payments based on target achievement are earned quarterly or annually, depending upon the plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program offers fitness club memberships at a special reduced rate, health coaching, nutrition support, smoking cessation services, and much more.
• Rewards and Recognition Program

We understand the importance of balancing work and your personal life and will help you make your best contribution in both. At CGC Inc. we go the distance to provide The Better Way. Delivering building solutions for customers worldwide is our goal. Relationships are our foundation. Integrity, Dependability and Innovation are the standards by which we live. CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material and suspended acoustical ceilings. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products and people to build walls, ceilings and careers. CGC Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with CGC, Inc. in accordance with Federal and provincial laws. Information regarding applicant accessibility may be found on the Accessibility section of our website. #CGC