Full-Time

Heavy Equipment Operator

Updated on 8/1/2026

Bird Construction

Bird Construction

1,001-5,000 employees

Canadian construction and infrastructure builder

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

In Person

The role requires a 14-on, 14-off rotation at a remote camp or site in northern Quebec, with day and night work.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • Hold a CCQ competency card for the heavy equipment operator trade.
  • Hold ASP Construction, WHMIS 2015, and lockout/tagout training certifications.
  • Know standard health, safety, and environmental requirements and practices in the construction sector.
  • Be able to work a 14-on, 14-off rotation at remote sites or camps.
  • Be able to work day and night shifts.
  • Have teamwork and communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Operate heavy equipment such as tractors, graders, and rollers in a heavy civil construction environment.
  • Perform pre-operational equipment checks and ensure proper equipment maintenance.
  • Interact regularly with other construction equipment.
  • Exercise extreme caution and remain aware of potential hazards to ensure site safety.
  • Operate equipment safely while complying with industry and manufacturer standards in a productive work environment.
  • Participate in daily work-planning meetings and toolbox meetings.
  • Interpret verbal and non-verbal communications, including hand signals, from others and act accordingly.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in a heavy civil mining environment.
  • Certificates covering electrical-line hazards and trenching and excavation hazards.
  • A valid driver's license or equivalent.

Bird Construction is a Canadian construction company operating nationwide, self-performing much of its work in-house. It builds commercial, institutional, industrial, civil, marine, and energy infrastructure, including data centres, nuclear facilities, ports, and mass-timber projects. What sets Bird apart is its century-long history, self-perform platform, and expanded marine capabilities from its Fraser River Pile & Dredge acquisition. The goal is to deliver technically demanding projects safely while growing across Canada's infrastructure sectors.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Mississauga, Canada

Founded

1920

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Refinancing repays roughly C$204 million of term debt and frees liquidity.
  • Record C$5.4 billion backlog improves revenue visibility and execution leverage.
  • Investment-grade BBB (low) notes support lower borrowing costs and lender confidence.

What critics are saying

  • Data-centre work can compress margins if Bird underbids hyperscale projects.
  • Unsecured refinancing increases sensitivity to earnings softness and covenant pressure.
  • Backlog conversion can slip if large projects are delayed, canceled, or repriced.

What makes Bird Construction unique

  • Bird targets data-centre growth through its Bell AI Fabric alliance.
  • Bird raised C$250 million of 4.397% senior notes due June 1, 2031.
  • Bird's amended credit facility increases to C$500 million and removes security interests.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 12th, 2026
Bird Construction reports record $11B backlog with 45% growth despite Q4 loss

Bird Construction Inc reported a record backlog exceeding $11 billion in Q4 2025, representing 45% growth over 2024. The company secured $4.7 billion worth of work during the year and achieved a full-year gross profit margin of 10.5%, up from 9.7% in 2024. However, the company posted a net loss of $14 million in Q4, primarily due to a $62.2 million impairment on accounts receivable related to customer creditworthiness concerns. Revenue remained flat compared to 2024, affected by project delays and unfavourable weather conditions. Bird Construction's acquisition of FRPD expanded its self-performed capabilities in marine construction and dredging. The company expects double-digit revenue growth in 2026, with 54% of its backlog scheduled for execution during the year.

Bird Construction
Oct 27th, 2025
Bird Announces Development Phase Agreement for Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment

Bird announces Development Phase Agreement for Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment. Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Development Phase Agreement (DPA) with Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and William Osler Health System (Osler) for the Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment project. This announcement follows Bird's selection as the Preferred Proponent, announced September 29, 2025, and marks the commencement of the Development Phase. As Development Partner, Bird will work in close collaboration with Osler and IO to advance the project's design, schedule, pricing, and risk parameters under a progressive design-build model. Upon successful completion of the Development Phase, Bird expects to enter into a target price Project Agreement to deliver the project. "The DPA for the Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment reflects Bird's extensive experience delivering complex healthcare infrastructure across Canada," said Teri McKibbon, President & CEO of Bird. "This progressive contracting model fosters early engagement, informed decision-making, and disciplined risk management, which are all key drivers of value for our clients, partners, and communities. We remain committed to delivering high-performing institutional projects that contribute to long-term value creation and reinforce our leadership in nationally significant sectors." About Bird Construction Bird (TSX: BDT) is a leading Canadian construction and maintenance company operating from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Servicing all of Canada's major markets through a collaborative, safety-first approach, Bird provides a comprehensive range of construction services, self-perform capabilities, and innovative solutions to the industrial, buildings, and infrastructure markets. For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. www.bird.ca This press release contains forward-looking information (as defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation). This forward-looking information, including the likelihood and timing of entering into a Project Agreement and commencing construction of the project, is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data but is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to materially differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are described in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which is filed under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information. The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. T.L. McKibbon, President & CEO or W.R. Gingrich, CFO Bird Construction Inc. 5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400 Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6 Phone: (905) 602-4122

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DredgeWire
Sep 5th, 2025
Bird to Acquire Canada's Largest Marine Infrastructure, Land Foundation and Dredging Company for C$82.3 Million; Catalyst for Future Growth

Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) ("Bird" or "the Company") announced today that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (the "Agreement") under which Bird will acquire Fraser River Pile & Dredge ("FRPD") for estimated aggregate consideration of $82.3 million (the "Transaction").

On-Site Magazine
Sep 4th, 2025
Bird targets growth as construction firm buys Fraser River Pile & Dredge

Bird Construction is set to acquire Canada's largest privately owned marine infrastructure, land foundation and dredging company, Fraser River Pile & Dredge, for $82.3 million.