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Junior Production Operator
Cochrane, Alberta | Full-Time (Permanent)
Industrial Operations / Production | Entry Level | Career Growth Track

Position TypeFull-Time (Permanent)LocationCochrane, AlbertaCompensation$30.00 per hour to startExperienceEntry level. Training and mentorship providedCertificationValid Class 5 driver's licence requiredDevelopmentSupport toward fourth-class power engineering, or a job shadow trackTransportationReliable personal transportation requiredHiring FocusPriority career opportunity for Indigenous candidates GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Junior Production Operator to join our valued client's team in Cochrane, Alberta. This is a full-time, permanent position starting at $30.00 per hour, with a clear path to build a long-term career in industrial operations.
This is a hands-on entry point into plant operations. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople across mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, and millwright disciplines, learning the facility from the ground up. The role offers direct employer support toward your fourth-class power engineering certification, or a structured job shadow track if you prefer to build experience first.
As a 100% Indigenous-owned company, GrizzlyTrek especially welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous candidates for this opportunity.

• Support daily production operations under the direction of senior operators and tradespeople.
• Monitor equipment, gauges, and process readings, and report any abnormalities.
• Assist with routine rounds, sampling, and basic equipment checks across the facility.
• Learn and follow all safety procedures, permits, and lockout and tagout requirements.
• Assist mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, and millwright teams with production tasks.
• Record operational data and complete shift logs accurately.
• Participate in training toward fourth-class power engineering certification.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.

• Valid Class 5 driver's licence (required).
• Reliable personal transportation to and from the Cochrane site (required).
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and following established procedures.
• Willingness to learn and work toward fourth-class power engineering certification.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physically able to perform the duties of an industrial operations role.

• Previous experience in an industrial, plant, or production environment.
• Progress toward or completion of fourth-class power engineering.
• Current safety certifications such as First Aid, H2S Alert, or WHMIS.
• Exposure to mechanical, instrumentation, or electrical work.

• Industrial production facility located in Cochrane, Alberta.
• A mix of indoor control areas and outdoor field work depending on operations.
• Standard plant conditions, including noise, moving equipment, and seasonal weather.
• Required personal protective equipment is provided.
• Physical role involving standing, walking rounds, and occasional lifting.

• Starting wage of $30.00 per hour, with room to grow.
• Permanent, year-round employment and long-term career stability.
• Employer support toward fourth-class power engineering certification.
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced trades and senior operators.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements.
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee, $10,000 spouse, $5,000 per child.
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage.
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing.
• Paramedical services: chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage, mental health (annual coverage).
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams.
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 orthodontics for children.
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days).
• Ongoing training and career development support.

Apply now at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com
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