Heavy Equipment Technician

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Do you have On-Road Heavy Duty mechanical experience? We are looking for you to join our team and focus on the maintenance requirements for designated auxiliary and support equipment. As an On Road Heavy Equipment Technician, you will be an integral member of the Infrastructure, Logistics & Project Controls (ILPC) team at our Albian site and directly support Auxiliary Maintenance goals and objectives. In this role, you will collaborate with and work alongside field and shop maintenance crews to ensure that all Site Support equipment is optimized and maintained.

Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta

Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shift

Safety sensitive position: Yes

Application deadline: September 18, 2026

Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair heavy on road and support equipment

Perform and Sign Off Commercial Vehicle Inspections for DOT

Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs

Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement as well as interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders

Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy on-road equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements

Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance and create detailed service reports

Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work on heavy on road equipment as required

Typically, 5+ years of related industry experience with High School Diploma/GED

Heavy Equipment Technician/On Road Journeyman Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate

Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certification

Valid Class 5 Driver’s license

Familiarity with and understanding of computer-based maintenance planning programs and Microsoft Office suite

Maintenance expertise in Highway Tractors, Lifts, Medium Duty Trucks, Boats, Generators, Welders, Pumps, Air Compressors, Mobile Cranes and Skid Steers

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.