Dredge Boat Operator (Marine Equipment Operator)

Location: Project-based, Alberta

Position Type: Full-time / Project-Based

Wage/Salary Range: Competitive; based on experience

Shift Schedule: Rotational schedule with day and night shifts

Hours Per Day: 12 hours

Company Overview:
GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success for them and our business partners. We work across Canada and industries including mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we particularly emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

Job Overview:
GrizzlyTrek is currently seeking one Dredge Boat Operator (Marine Equipment Operator) to join our Valued Clients team at project sites across Alberta. This is a full-time, project-based position, ideally suited to an individual committed to excellence and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Operate marine equipment including boats, barges, and dredges
• Follow all company, client, and industry safety regulations and standards
• Conduct Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA)
• Report and assist in resolving hazards, incidents, and near-misses
• Support team operations and complete additional assigned duties

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating marine equipment
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A3 or SDV-BS certification
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
• CSO or BSO certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in remote or industrial project environments
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Work Environment:

• Outdoor work in variable and sometimes harsh weather conditions
• Exposure to wet, noisy, and physically demanding environments
• Interaction with team members, clients, and subcontractors

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation with overtime eligibility
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development
• Supportive, safety-focused work culture

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
We offer a robust benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, including:

• Life insurance: $100,000 for the employee
• AD&D insurance: Matching life insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Dependent life insurance: $10,000 for spouse, $5,000 per child
• Extended health care: Drug, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing, and more
• Paramedical services: Annual coverage for services like chiro, physio, massage, and mental health
• Vision care: Glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic/comp services ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
• Travel insurance: Up to $5,000,000 per incident for trips up to 90 days

Call to Action:
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