Class One (1) Operator

Owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Acden is one of Canada’s largest Indigenous corporations. ACFN’s Chief and Council play a pivotal leadership role within Acden as our Chair and Board of Directors.

Acden’s business partnerships are examples of economic reconciliation in action, and with the continued guidance of ACFN Chief and Council, Acden’s continued growth will ensure a brighter future for ACFN members by building on Acden’s track record of excellence in industrial services.

Join Acden Environment - A Leading Waste and Recycling Services Team

In this role, you will be at the forefront of our mission to promote environmental responsibility by ensuring the efficient and safe collection, transportation, and disposal of waste. You'll enjoy a dynamic work environment, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of knowing your work positively impacts our communities and the planet. If you're reliable, have a clean driving record, and are committed to providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! Join us in driving towards a cleaner, greener future.

Position Title: Class One (1) Operator

Role Type: Permanent/ Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)

Location: Saprae Creek Facility, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; 12-hour day shifts

Posting Closes: This posting closes on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:00am MT. Applicants must apply before this deadline to be considered.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage and overtime (if available).

• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.

• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.

• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.

• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.

• Work/Life Balance: Our schedule allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

• Maintain waste services through collection and transportation of waste and equipment.

• Operate truck mounted hydraulic hoisting devices, highway tractor trailer combinations as well as the roll off truck pup trailer combination.

• Operate lugger, roll off, frontload and flat deck truck w/ Moffett as required.

• Complete thorough Commercial Vehicle Inspections, including documenting and reporting deficiencies promptly to the immediate supervisor.

• Inspect the condition of waste bins, report defects, and monitor condition and functionality.

• Notify dispatch of delays, unsafe work sites, incidents, equipment breakdowns and/or maintenance or operation concerns.

• Ensure all waste services are completed in a safe and timely manner.

• Address and resolve minor client concerns and refer client complaints and questions to Leadership.

• Valid Class One (1) Operator’s License is required.

• Three (3) or more years of professional truck driving experience adhering to the Alberta Provincial hours of service is required.

• A driver’s Abstract demonstrating a pattern of safe and compliant driving behaviour is required.

• Successfully completing a driver’s evaluation on a manual 18-speed Class One (1) vehicle is required.

• Eligibility to work on all Acden client sites is required.

• Valid Common Safety Orientation (CSO), or BSO certificate, or a combination of CSTS & OSSA is required.

• Ability to obtain clearance on drug, alcohol, hearing, and physical abilities pre-employment testing is required; this role is designated as safety sensitive.

• Experience with manual transmission and previous roll-off experience is an asset.

• Load securement experience as per the Alberta Provincial Hours of Service Regulations is an asset.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify as members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are an Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) member, we invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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