People are attracted to Fort McMurray, Alberta for the range of rewarding career opportunities in the oil sands industry. People stay for the natural beauty, sense of community and quality of life.
Rich in resources, history and cultural diversity, Fort McMurray is located 435 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, nestled in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s boreal forest.
Amenities
Fort McMurray has the best of both worlds: the feeling of a close knit community with the services and amenities of a larger centre. In Fort McMurray, you’ll find:
- A wide range of education choices for students, from primary school to college
- An airport with daily flights to major centres
- A hospital providing 24-hour emergency care
- Full fitness and training facilities
Having Fun
Fort McMurray offers unbeatable canoeing, fly-in fishing, wildlife viewing and nature trails. There is an extensive pathway system for runners and walkers.
Winter activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and tubing while, in the summer, there are three 18-hole golf courses, sports fields and a skateboarding park. Year round, you can visit the Suncor Community Leisure centre and the public library, go bowling, play bingo or hit the casino. And there are several community music and arts festivals, nightclubs with live entertainment and performances at the local Keyano Theatre throughout the year
Relocating to Fort McMurray
Ready to make a career move? Suncor offers financial assistance for relocation. Although what we offer depends on the job you have accepted, most relocation packages provide some sort of financial assistance and temporary housing arrangements.
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