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Foreperson – Reclamation & Heavy Civil Construction
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada .
full-time . June 24, 2026
Description
Foreperson – Reclamation & Heavy Civil Construction
Fort Hills Mine | Fort McMurray, AB | 14/7 Rotation
Build Your Future With Kichton Construction
Kichton Construction LP is the heavy civil construction division of the Kichton Group of Companies, proudly serving the energy, mining, and industrial sectors across North America. Since launching operations in 2019, we have grown from a team of 30 to over 400 employees and a fleet of more than 300 pieces of equipment.
We are currently seeking an experienced Foreperson to join our team at Suncor Fort Hills Mine. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising crews performing reclamation and heavy civil construction work in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.
If you have strong leadership skills, mining experience, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence, we want to hear from you.
What We Offer
Compensation
- $45.00 – $47.00 per hour
- Overtime paid at 1.5x after 8 hours per day
- Bi-weekly pay
- $2.00/hour wage increase after 90 days, subject to successful performance review
- $2.00/hour Performance Incentive Bonus after 90 days
- 9.6% Vacation and Statutory Holiday Pay paid on all regular hours
Benefits
- Extended Health & Dental Coverage
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD, and Dependent Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare Access
- $500 Annual Health Spending Account
- PPE Provided (excluding CSA-approved steel-toed boots)
- Career advancement opportunities
Project Details
Location: Suncor Fort Hills Mine, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Schedule:
- 14 Days On / 7 Days Off
- 12-hour shifts (11.5 paid hours per shift)
- Day and Night Shift Rotation
Camp & Travel:
- Private room and bathroom at Willow Camp
- Flights provided from Edmonton or Calgary
- Transportation between airport and camp provided
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, train, mentor, and supervise heavy equipment operators and labour crews
- Promote and enforce safe work practices and company policies
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings and safety discussions
- Coordinate labour, equipment, and materials to meet project objectives
- Maintain communication with Supervisors, General Foremen, and Project Managers
- Complete daily documentation including FLHAs, timesheets, inspections, and reports
- Investigate and report incidents, hazards, near misses, and equipment damage
- Monitor crew performance and provide coaching, mentorship, and corrective action when required
- Operate equipment and assist with field work as required
- Lead by example and maintain a positive, professional work environment
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in heavy civil, mining, industrial, or construction environments
- Previous experience working in the Alberta Oil Sands
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with acceptable Driver's Abstract
- Ability to pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Strong commitment to safety
Training Requirements
- CSO, BSO, or OSSA Regional Orientation
- Alberta OHS Legislative Awareness
- Silica Awareness
- Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
- Wood Buffalo Wildlife Intermediate
- H2S Awareness or H2S Alive
- Suncor Site-Specific Training
- Company-Specific Orientation Training
Assets
- ACSA Worksite Investigation Basics
- ACSA Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Previous Fort Hills or Oil Sands Mining Experience
Apply Today
Join a growing company that values safety, teamwork, leadership, and professional development.
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Compensation
$45.00 - $48.00 per hour