About the role#
The Indigenous Operator Internship is a paid program designed to help Indigenous workers start and maintain long-term careers in Alberta's energy sector. This internship serves as a pathway to permanent employment. Participants earn a wage from the first day of the program. The role involves working on energy sector sites across the province, with placements beginning in Summer 2026.
What you'll do#
- Complete training before starting your placement.
- Operate equipment on energy sector sites, which may include hydrovac, vacuum trucks, water trucks, or transport vehicles.
- Work alongside a dedicated mentor and supervisor.
- Participate in scheduled check-ins at 3, 6, and 12 months to support your progress.
What you'll need#
- You identify as an Indigenous applicant.
- You have a clear desire for a long-term career operating equipment in the energy sector.
- You are ready to show up, learn, and grow on the job.
- A Class 1 or Class 3 license is an asset, but not required to begin.
Location & details#
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, with work occurring on energy sector sites across the province.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.
GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. is an Indigenous owned and operated firm based in Calgary, Alberta. The company provides workforce solutions for industrial projects across Canada, including mining, forestry, and oil and gas operations. It specializes in connecting employers with screened tradespeople and operators while managing Indigenous employment pathways. The organization maintains a network of over 5,000 Indigenous candidates and a database of more than 100,000 Canadian resumes.
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