Push Your Future Forward
We provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, develop, and gain valuable industry experience with the industry leader. Push yourself and your future forward and apply with North American Construction Group today.
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DON’T MISS! The Hiring Process & Application Tips
Here’s Why You Should Choose North American Construction Group
We’re an Industry Leader
With over 65 years of experience, NACG has the expertise provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to meet our customer’s requirements from consultation to completion – a distinct advantage that few contractors can rival. Imagine yourself being a part of that!
Did you know, NACG maintains the largest independently-owned fleet of equipment of any heavy civil construction and mining contractor in Canada. This large and diverse fleet gives us the ability to respond quickly to changing client requirements, and to provide the most efficient blend of equipment to any project to ensure efficient, timely and cost-effective operations. Projects you want to be a part of.
“I like the security of working at NACG. I feel like the management team has done an exceptional job over the last decade in diversifying the services and sectors we operate in, so even in the tough economies we have seen over the last several years, NACG still had record-setting years, and enough backlog built up to continue well into the future.”
- Curtis C,
Technical Business Analyst
We Not Only Care About Safety, We Live It
Everyone gets home safe, that’s our motto and we live by it. Our distinguished safety record, including millions of hours without a lost-time-incident in Alberta’s oil sands, is a testament to our uncompromising commitment to a safe and healthy work environment. Being a leader in safety contributes to our efficiency-not only does minimizing accidents increase the work speed, but also, it enables us to attract and retain some of the most sought-after talent in the industry. That’s you!
Benefits – We Want the Best for You
We want you to be at your best at work and at home, so we offer a comprehensive non-union and salaried employee benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, personal wellness account, employee & family assistance program, company RRSP matching and generous paid time off.
For our unions employees, the Operating Engineers Local 955 Health and Wellness Plan provides comprehensive and valuable protection for you and your family.
“There are a lot of things I like about working for NACG, like the opportunity that they open for you for career advancement, great team, awesome leadership, best benefit package for me and my family, flexible time if you need some adjustments in your work schedule and of course the compensation I would say that, I can see myself retiring at NACG!”
- Eleanor M,
A/P Administrator
Training and Encouragement. You Can Do It!
We want you to push your future forward and grow with us at NACG. We believe in your personal career development and advancement, which is why we offer a tuition reimbursement program to all permanent employees. From our office staff to our field employees, we encourage personal growth through a variety of learnings and experiences.
We actively support apprenticeship and provide wage top ups upon course completion.
NACG offers summer student opportunities and participates in various post-secondary co-op programs.
NACG is an amazing company to work for that presents so many opportunities for growth and experience with a lot of awesome people to help learn and gain valuable experience along the way. Best decision I’ve ever made and I look forward to my future working with NACG!
- Cavin McCastle,
Channel Superintendent
Diversity & Inclusion
People. It’s people that make North American Construction Group an industry leader.
It’s people that keep the largest fleet of equipment in Western Canada running.
It’s people that keep our job sites safe.
North American Construction Group recognizes the talent, perspective, and creative force that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and under represented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require extra support in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please call us at 780-960-7171 or email us at careers@nacg.ca to ask for assistance.
North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis Nation of Alberta. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.
Awards
In 2024, NACG Operations Manager Kraig Wanner was awarded the Trail Blazer Business Leader Award by the Alberta Mine Safety Association
In 2016 and 2024, NACG was awarded the John T. Ryan National Safety Award for Select Mines by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
In April of 2022, NACG was awarded a 5-Star Safety Culture by Canadian Occupational Safety
In April of 2021, NACG’s San Miguel Lignite Mine was awarded the Sentinel of Safety Award by the National Mining Association
NACG’s safety performance was recognized in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019 with Safety Excellence Award from the Alberta Mine Safety Association.
Our Vision & Mission
Our vision is to be the construction & mining contractor that:
- Everyone wants to work for
- Everyone wants to hire
- Everyone wants to own
Our mission is to deliver high value mining and site preparation services and expertise to Canadian resources and construction industries.
Our focus on people and relationships, and our uncompromising commitment to health and safety allows us to attract some of the best talent in the industry.
Our knowledgeable and talented personnel possess an unrivaled attention to detail and level of care. Our experienced team of professionals is able to tackle any job while adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Everyday we strive to live up to our motto EVERYBODY GETS HOME SAFE.
Application Tips & The Hiring Process
Info for Union Positions
Find the role for you
Our hiring team relies on our online application system to review applications. We don’t accept applications in person or via email. If you would like the opportunity to submit your resume to our human resources team, please click here for a list of our upcoming events and career fairs. Otherwise, please apply using our online system to ensure that your resume and cover letter is viewed.
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PRO TIP
If you are applying for multiple roles, please apply for each position separately. If you would like to see our different site options, please click here.
Sit tight while we review your application
Due to the large volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted.
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2
PRO TIP
To ensure you have the best chance at being interviewed, it’s important that your cover letter and resume are aligned with the position for which you are applying. Be sure to include evidence of the skills and experience in relation to that specific role.
The employment offer
Due to the large volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted.
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PRO TIP
Make sure your contact information on your resume is up-to-date.
Hire paperwork
We will send you a link to complete your hire paperwork. This is done from your computer at home, and should be the first thing you complete. Required items include:
- Driver’s License (minimum Class 5)
- Drivers Abstract (3 or a 5 year, pulled within the last 30 days)
- Direct Deposit Slip/ Void Cheque
- CSO Ticket or OSSA + CSTS
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PRO TIP
Get this done before your pre-employment testing appointment if possible.
Pre-enrollment testing
A commitment to adhere to North American Construction Group’s standards of practice for health, safety and environment is a condition of employment. All field and corporate staff are required to complete pre-employment testing.
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5
PRO TIP
Arrive to your pre-employment testing appointment early and give yourself plenty of time to complete the required testing.
OE 955
NACG requires you to register with the Union (International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 955) and obtain a dispatch slip. You must be dispatched in order to obtain a start date. All non-members must contact the hall before commencing work. You may register with the Union either at their union hall in Fort McMurray, Edmonton or Calgary.
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PRO TIP
Our recruitment team will send sign up information to all non-member new hires.
Orientation
Site orientation and Computer based learning must be completed prior to starting. These courses are sent via email by our site administrators.
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PRO TIP
Please reach out to the respective site administrator if you have any questions on your CBL’s.
Start date
Once we have received your pre-employment test results, hire paperwork, and orientation our site administrator will contact you to confirm your start date. and site specific details.
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If there is going to be delay, please let our human resources team know.
Welcome to NACG!
We are excited to have you on board.
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PRO TIP
If you have any questions, reach out to your supervisor or HR representative.
Info for Non-Union Positions
Find the Role for you
Our hiring team relies on our online application system to review applications. We don’t accept applications in person or via email. If you would like the opportunity to submit your resume to our human resources team, please click here for a list of our upcoming events and career fairs. Otherwise, please apply using our online system to ensure that your resume and cover letter is viewed.
Step
1
PRO TIP
If you’re applying for multiple roles, please apply for each position separately, as there may be different hiring managers for each position.
Sit tight while we review your application
Due to the large volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Step
2
PRO TIP
To ensure you have the best chance at being interviewed, it’s important that your cover letter and resume are aligned with the position for which you are applying. Be sure to include evidence of the skills and experience in relation to that specific role.
Tell us more
We have reviewed your application and are interested in learning more about you and your experience. You will be contacted via email and will receive a series of pre-screen questions from human resources.
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PRO TIP
Use this opportunity to shine and explain why you are interest in the role. Providing clear and concise responses will help give us a better idea of who you are and your expectations moving towards your careers with NACG.
The in-person interview
We liked what you had to say in the pre-screening process and want to move forwards with face to face or telephone interview. This will involve questions related to your previous job history, as well as behavioral and situational type questions.
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PRO TIP
Do your research. Have a clear idea of who NACG is and what we do. Arrive early and ensure you know where you are going the day of the interview. Be prepared to ask questions.
Reference check
We ask our candidates to provide two reference checks for our human resource team.
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5
PRO TIP
We prefer 1 reference be a previous supervisor. We also accept character references. Make sure you know your references and give them a heads up if you are going to provide their contact information to HR.
Pre-enrollment testing
A commitment to adhere to North American Construction Group’s standards of practice for health, safety and environment is a condition of employment. All field and corporate staff are required to complete pre-employment testing.
Step
6
PRO TIP
Arrive to your pre-employment testing appointment early and give yourself plenty of time to complete the required testing.
The employment offer
Congratulations! You have been chosen as the successful candidate! At this time you will be presented with a formal offer letter.
Step
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PRO TIP
Review your offer in detail and return the signed letter to our human resource team as soon as possible.
Leading up to the first day
The hiring manager will send you the required paperwork and orientation to complete prior to your first day.
Step
8
PRO TIP
Reach out the human resources for any help you may require regarding on-boarding paperwork or your start date.
Welcome to NACG!
We are excited to have you on board.
Step
9
PRO TIP
If you have any questions, reach out to your supervisor or HR representative.