Commercial Diver / Marine Equipment Operator

Canada Pump and Power

Calgary & Edmonton, Alberta Region
Contract / Project-Based | Casual / Fixed-Term

Canada Pump and Power is looking for experienced, certified Commercial Divers / Marine Equipment Operators to support upcoming projects in the Calgary and Edmonton region.

This is a hands-on, project-based role for divers who are comfortable working in challenging environments, supporting marine operations, and helping our teams safely complete underwater construction, maintenance, inspection, and equipment-related work.

Our dive and marine crews take on unique, complex, and demanding jobs — and we’re looking for people who are ready to go below the surface to get the work done safely and professionally.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Commercial Diver / Marine Equipment Operator, you will:

• Perform underwater construction, maintenance, inspection, and support tasks as directed by the supervisor
• Operate and assist with marine equipment such as boats, barges, and dredges
• Support safe project execution in marine, industrial, and construction environments
• Complete Field Level Risk Assessments using Nektar
• Follow company Safe Work Policies, Practices, Procedures, and client requirements
• Identify, report, and help correct hazards, near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions
• Work within company, client, and regulatory standards related to the scope of work
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, crew members, clients, and subcontractors
• Assist with additional site, marine, or project-related duties as required

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Minimum 3 years of acceptable driving history
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
• Experience operating marine equipment such as boats, barges, or dredges
• Ability to work safely in physically demanding marine and industrial environments
• Strong awareness of hazards, changing conditions, and crew communication
• Willingness to travel for project-based work

✅ Required Certifications & Qualifications

• DCBC Certification — required
• Current physician-approved Diver Medical Certification
• Marine Emergency Duties MED A3 or SDV-BS
• SVOP Certification required to operate boats
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with acceptable driving record

Please note: Distracted driving and DUI-related charges may prevent employees from being approved through company insurance to operate vehicles or equipment.

✅ Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates must be able to complete and pass:

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Criminal record check
• Pre-employment quiz
• Driver’s abstract review

Work Environment

This role may involve work in:

• Marine and industrial project environments
• Noisy, wet, cold, or physically demanding conditions
• Inclement weather
• Rough water conditions
• Low-visibility underwater environments
• Areas with potential physical, chemical, or biological hazards

You will work closely with other employees, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Physical Demands

Candidates must be able to:

• Work long day or night shifts up to 12 hours
• Work with irregular break schedules depending on project needs
• Move safely over, around, and through obstacles
• Lift, carry, and handle heavy or awkward loads up to 20 kg
• Perform physically demanding work in outdoor and marine environments

Pay & Schedule

Job Type: Fixed-term contract / Casual / Project-based
Additional Pay: Overtime pay
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, day shift, night shift, and overtime as required
Travel: Up to 100% depending on project location and schedule

Ready to Dive In?

If you’re a certified Commercial Diver with marine equipment experience and you’re ready to take on challenging project-based work with a growing Canadian marine and industrial company, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Canada Pump and Power team.