Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Akamihk Kanataskiy Ventures (AKV) Limited works directly with leading industry partners to implement professional and technical services. AKV is building growth opportunities in all the key markets that it serves, including [SCOPE OF WORK].

AKV is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators to assist in the operation and maintenance of projects including, but not limited to, remediation and reclamation work. Successful candidates will be responsible for operating dump trucks, crew cab trucks, dozers, excavators, and more. Furthermore, Heavy Equipment Operators will provide leadership support to labourers and site supervisors, as needed.

Responsibilities:

Minimum Requirements

• Education – high school or equivalent, skilled trade school, Heavy Equipment operating
• Safety Tickets – ESC common safety orientation, ESC confined spaces, ESC fall protection, H2S alive, CSTS, FIT testing, standard first aid, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Steel toe work boots. Other personal safety gear is an asset.
• Ability to work and travel in various terrains, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
• A commitment to community and safety protocols.

Experience

• Perform basic labour duties, as assigned, such as: operating hand and power tools including chainsaws with exposure to noise and vibration.
• May operate equipment that involves extended seated work with exposure to rough ground conditions, vibrations, bumping and jostling.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Abilities, skills, and knowledge

• Adequate hearing to receive instructions and detect safety signals.
• Expresses thoughts clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing; able to tailor communication to different audiences; displays the ability to think from various rightsholders and stakeholder perspectives and apply critical analysis to decision making.
• Language - Good analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Well organized and accuracy with details.
• Strong team player and ability to work independently.
• Result driven, logic thinking, smart working, fast leaner, easy to adapt to dynamic environment.
• Confident, proactive, mature, flexible and think positive.
• Ability to conduct physically demanding duties such as heavy lifting or assisting others in completing their work.
• Ability to fill out and participate in the company and clients required documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Language abilities - Cree.
• Equipment operating experience (200 hours minimum).
• Ability to pass client requirements including, but not limited to, drug and alcohol testing.

About AKV

Akamihk Kanataskiy Ventures (AKV) Limited is a wholly owned Montana First Nation company. Operating at arms-length from the Chief and Council of Montana First Nation, the company works with industry and other stakeholders to generate returns and value for Montana First Nation.

We collaborate with the Montana First Nation Consultation Department, and Human Services (Montana Integrated Services Department – MISD) on projects where necessary and provide employment opportunities for Montana First Nation members.

At Kanataskiy, we value people, safety, our earth, our environment, service, and integrity. For more information on AKV, please visit our website at Akamihk Kanataskiy Ventures (AKV) Ltd – Montana First Nation.

What We Offer

AKV encourages long-term growth as you develop your career with us through technical and professional development support across diverse career opportunities.

AKV believes in each person’s growth potential to reach self-determination, and we’ll help you reach yours. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts leading change toward a more sustainable future.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Operator: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Range Road 245. Ponoka, AB (required)

Work Location: In person