Orthopedic technician Jobs in Fort McMurray, AB

Job Description

While this is a full time position, because the work is seasonal staff is reduced from December to February allowing the majority of employees three months off.

The site is located 1 hour North of Fort McMurray, AB. Bussing is provided from Fort McMurray and Fort McKay.  The schedule is 7 days on with 7 days off (12 hour shifts - from 6 AM to 6 PM).  Only candidates living in or around Fort McMurray and Fort McKay area will be invited for interview. No fly in / out offered.

The individual is responsible for performing in routine operational and maintenance duties to support tailings pond and bird deterrent operations with limited supervision. Duties will include but are not limited to :

• Bird deterrent activities in the field, including testing cannons, completing deterrent inspection reports, and recording GPS deterrent locations
• Servicing and upkeep of bird deterrent equipment including cannons, floats, Lrads, effigies, kites
• Assisting bird monitors in bird and wildlife hazing activities
• Reporting bird sightings on or around tailings ponds to bird monitors / Foreman
• Operation of boats, trucks and argos and trailers.

The individual may be required to assess designated areas for indications of wildlife presence by monitoring, reporting and documenting findings while also keeping watch for wildlife that may be in proximity of the team.  These duties may include :

Qualifications

Required Skills

Please note that successful candidates will have to complete Drug & Alcohol Testing and a Fit for Duty assessment, provide an acceptable 5 year Driver Abstract, complete a Criminal Background Check and provide 2 professional references.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.