Mine Maintenance Electrician

The Opportunity: 

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! We are looking for a Mine Maintenance Electrician to join our team! As a valuable member of the Albian Sands mining project and reporting to the Shift Team Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the mine maintenance team by safely maintaining the shovel fleet to ensure optimum reliability and availability of the assets.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta - Albian Site
• Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shifts (rotating days and nights)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: January 30, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Utilize your electrical experience to focus on the maintenance and repair of electrical components found on designated heavy equipment including: 
  • Bucyrus 495HF Cable Shovels
  • Hitachi EX 8000 & EX 2500 Hydraulic Shovels
  • Komatsu PC3000 Hydraulic Shovel
• Support mechanical trades in the removal and replacement of major components (engines, transmissions, wheel motors, etc.)

What You Bring to the Role:

• Typically at least 1 - 2 years of related industry experience with a focus in Electrical Shovel Maintenance 
• Journeyman Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate required
• Proof and maintenance of a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License, or equivalent, is required
• Expertise in: 
  • Electric mining shovels, power distribution systems and PCL control systems 
  • Voltage switching and troubleshooting trail cables in an open pit application
  • Low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment
  • Large powered motors, starters, and isolating equipment
  • Small and large powered VFD drives
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
  • The ability to work on elevated sites such as scaffolds and aerial work platforms in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor is required

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta 
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

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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.

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Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. 

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.