Backwoods Energy Services is a leading supplier of access and matting solutions, civil and forestry services, pipeline maintenance and security services in Western Canada.  We have been able to attract best-in-class management, staff, and operators from across the industry, allowing us to successfully complete some of the largest midstream and utility projects in Alberta. Moreover, we have become the largest employer of Alexis band members, the largest independent source of income in the community.

Each day, our team strives to live our mission of driving economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities. The work we do at Backwoods is meaningful, as it helps build and grow the Alexis community. Experiencing the impact that our work has for building a sustainable future for Alexis is something we are passionate about.

Backwoods Energy Services is 100% owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and one of the largest Indigenous owned companies in Canada.

Industrial Security Personnel – Fort McMurray AB - LOCALS ONLY

Backwoods plays an essential role for our clients and the public. The INDUSTRIAL SECURITY GUARD position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients. They preserve order while enforcing regulations for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the general site.
We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our mission and virtues of driving economic opportunity by empowering indigenous people and communities, being accountable, a great teammate, a high performer, and having grit. These virtues are at the heart of our culture, help define who we are and guide our actions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have an Alberta Security License.
• Must be local to Fort McMurray, AB
• Standard First Aid w. CPR & AED
• Ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol Test
• 1-year Industrial Experience a MUST
• Ability to handle a fast paced and dynamic environment. Ensuring consistent operational procedures are executed in an orderly fashion.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in changing environments and potential emergency situations.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions including writing comprehensive reports.

Essential Job Functions:

• Represent Backwoods with a high level of professionalism and customer service skills, as well as effective communication skills in dealing with clients, site personnel, emergency personnel, and the public.
• Writing detailed and accurate reports regarding all incidents
• Providing a high degree of customer service in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Ability to de-escalate situations that may arise and liaise with emergency personnel; provide support.
• Capability to work a rotational shift schedule. Shift times, rotation, and hours vary.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive pay
• Local only
• Paid training
• Free uniforms
• Working with exceptional people

Application question(s):

• Employees will be required to work a rotational shift schedule that includes day and overnight shifts. Are you able to meet this requirement?

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.