Job Description

Industrial Tank Cleaner | $28.00/hr plus $50/day LOA | Fort St. John, BC

Fort St. John, BC | Full-Time Contract (Shutdown) | Hotel Provided

Industrial Services / Tank Cleaning | Mid Level | Shutdown Rotation, 12 Hours per Day

Hiring now. Travel September 12, first shift September 13. Qualified candidates are being interviewed this week.

GrizzlyTrek is hiring Industrial Tank Cleaners for a shutdown near Fort St. John, BC. The project starts immediately: travel day is Saturday, September 12, 2026 and the first shift is Sunday, September 13, 2026. The rate is $28.00 an hour plus overtime, your hotel is paid for, and you receive $50.00 a day for food while you are away from home. This is confined space work in full PPE and it is one of the most physically demanding jobs on any site.

Position TypeFull-Time Contract (Shutdown)LocationNear Fort St. John, BCStart DateTravel Saturday, September 12, 2026. First shift Sunday, September 13, 2026ScheduleShutdown rotation, 12 hours per dayCompensation$28.00 per hour plus applicable overtimeOvertimeTime and a half after 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week, double time after 12 hours in a day, per British Columbia employment standardsAccommodationsHotel accommodation provided, plus a $50.00 per day living out allowance for foodTicketsFall Protection, First Aid, H2S Alive, Confined Space Rescue, and a current mask fit test. All required, see belowExperienceHeavy industrial or confined space experience preferred

The Work

You will be cleaning industrial tanks and vessels on a shutdown, working inside confined spaces in a Tyvek suit, full face respirator and rubber boots. The days are 12 hours, the conditions are hot and enclosed, and the schedule does not move. Crews work under a supervisor with an attendant on the hole watch at all times. If you have done tank cleaning, industrial vac work or confined space entry before, you already know what this job asks for.

What You'll Do

• Work for extended periods inside confined spaces, including tanks and vessels
• Perform duties in full PPE including Tyvek suit, full face respirator and rubber boots
• Safely complete cleaning scopes in hot, enclosed environments
• Maintain constant communication with attendants and supervisors during confined space operations
• Support shutdown timelines by completing assigned scopes on schedule
• Take part in pre-job hazard assessments, toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Follow all client, site and GrizzlyTrek safety policies without exception

What You Bring

• Able to fit through an 18 inch manway
• Able to work in hot, confined spaces for long durations
• Able to wear full PPE, including respiratory protection, for extended periods
• Strong physical endurance and mental resilience
• Willing to travel to the Fort St. John area and stay in the provided hotel for the length of the shutdown
• Committed to safe, respectful worksite behaviour

Required Tickets and Pre-Employment Requirements

All of the following are required for this project. Tickets must be current and copies must be on file with GrizzlyTrek before you travel on September 12.

• Fall Protection
• First Aid
• H2S Alive
• Confined Space Rescue
• Mask fit test, current, covering the respirators used on this site:
• AV2000 full facepiece
• AV3000 Sure Seal full facepiece
• Half mask respirator

Nice to Have

• Previous tank cleaning, confined space entry or industrial vacuum experience
• Previous shutdown or turnaround experience in oil and gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial settings
• Confined space rescue or high angle rescue experience beyond the basic ticket

Work Environment

• Work is performed inside enclosed industrial tanks and vessels under high heat while wearing full protective equipment
• Shifts are 12 hours per day for the length of the shutdown
• Physically and mentally demanding work that requires sustained focus, strength and strict adherence to safety procedures
• Workers are accommodated in a hotel near Fort St. John, BC, with a $50.00 per day allowance for food
• Candidates must fully understand that this is difficult work and be prepared for uncomfortable conditions

Why Tank Cleaners Take This Job

The work starts now, not next quarter. Your hotel is covered and you get $50.00 a day for food, so the wage stays in your pocket instead of going to a room and meals. Overtime starts after 8 hours in a day, and on 12 hour shifts that adds up fast. Tank cleaning is hard, and the crews who show up and do it properly are the ones who get called first for the next shutdown.

Pay is a gross hourly rate before deductions.

What We Offer

• $28.00 per hour with overtime after 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week
• Hotel accommodation provided, plus a $50.00 per day living out allowance for food
• Immediate start with steady 12 hour days for the length of the shutdown
• Support with onboarding, required documentation and safety tickets
• Ongoing mentorship, check-ins and workforce support from GrizzlyTrek
• Career planning help for future shutdown and skilled trade opportunities
• Life insurance: $100,000 for the employee
• AD&D insurance matching life insurance, with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Dependent life insurance: $10,000 for spouse, $5,000 per child
• Extended health care: drug, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing and more
• Paramedical services: annual coverage for chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage and mental health
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 orthodontic coverage for children
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident for trips up to 90 days

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek Group is a Technical Workforce and Indigenous Employment Partner. We recruit skilled trades across Canada's industrial sector and place them with reputable employers offering long term work, fair pay, and room to advance. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and proudly support Indigenous employment.

Fall Protection, First Aid, H2S and Confined Space Rescue current? Apply today at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com

List your tank cleaning and confined space work on your application. Qualified candidates will be contacted quickly.

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