Fort McMurray Labor Source Builds Safety-First Teams for Oil Sands, Construction, and Public Projects
In Alberta’s high-risk industries—particularly the Oil Sands, construction, and public infrastructure—safety is not negotiable. Every worker on-site is responsible for protecting lives, equipment, and timelines. But real safety begins well before the toolbox talk: it starts with a staffing partner who understands what’s at stake.
The Reality: Skilled Doesn’t Always Mean Safety-Ready
Even experienced tradespeople and laborers may lack:
- Up-to-date safety tickets (e.g., CSTS, OSSA, WHMIS, Fall Protection)
- Familiarity with site-specific hazard protocols
- The soft skills to promote a safety-first culture on the ground
Many contractors can “fill a seat,” but few can supply safety-minded personnel who help reduce incidents and support compliance.
Our Safety-Driven Staffing Approach
At Fort McMurray Labor Source, safety is part of our DNA. We support our clients with:
- Fully ticketed, safety-certified candidates
- Workers who have demonstrated zero-incident track records
- Partnerships with local safety training providers to upskill talent quickly
- Orientation support for site-specific safety expectations
- Strategic supply of safety officers and HSE advisors to supplement internal teams
Common Roles We Fill with Safety-Focused Professionals
| Role Category | Examples of Roles |
|---|---|
| Skilled Trades | Millwrights, Pipefitters, Heavy Equipment Operators |
| General Labor | General Labourers and Site Cleaners |
| Safety & HSE | Safety Coordinators and Field HSE Advisors |
| Site Support | Confined Space Attendants, Flaggers and Traffic Controllers |
| Emergency Response | First Aiders and Emergency Response Staff |
Why Employers Choose Us for Safer Sites
- Faster time-to-site for certified personnel
- Fewer incidents and stoppages thanks to quality control in hiring
- Proven ability to support COR-certified contractors and EPCMs
- Local, vetted labor that meets both performance and safety benchmarks
Case in Point: Oil Sands Contractor with 120-Day No-Incident Streak
One of our Oil Sands clients achieved a record-breaking 120-day no-incident milestone after supplementing their workforce with our pre-certified, safety-conscious labor. Fort McMurray Labor Source became their exclusive partner for shutdown staffing.
Safety Isn't a Cost—It's a Commitment
And that commitment starts with your staffing choices. Trust Fort McMurray Labor Source to supply safety-ready personnel who protect your projects and your people—day one.