Sick Note for Suncor Energy Workers
Working at Suncor's oil sands operations or Calgary offices? Get a CPSA-registered physician's note same day. No need to drive to Fort McMurray's overcrowded clinics or wait for a Calgary appointment.
Suncor Energy Sick Day Policy
Paid Sick Days: Suncor provides paid sick leave above Alberta minimums for full-time employees. Shift workers on rotation may have different provisions.
Note Required: Required for absences of 3+ consecutive shifts. Camp workers may need notes for any absence that affects rotation scheduling.
How to Submit: Submit through Suncor's internal HR system (Workday) or email to your supervisor/site HR.
Deadline: Submit before your next scheduled shift or rotation start date.
Common Scenarios for Suncor Energy Workers
- Got sick during your rotation and can't fly back to site
- Camp worker with flu — can't be in close quarters with others
- Office worker in Calgary with no family doctor
- Contractor who needs documentation for site access reinstatement
- Shift worker who got sick on days off before rotation starts
- Driver/operator who can't safely operate heavy equipment while ill
Why Suncor Energy Workers Choose Online Sick Notes
- Fort McMurray has limited clinic capacity — wait times can be 6+ hours
- Camp workers can't easily leave site to visit a clinic
- Rotation workers who get sick at home (e.g., Calgary) before flying to site need documentation immediately
- 12-hour shifts leave no time for clinic visits on work days
- Contractors need documentation fast to avoid losing their site access
Suncor Rotation Workers: Unique Challenges
Working a 14/14 or 7/7 rotation at Suncor's oil sands operations creates unique sick leave challenges. If you get sick during your days off (at home in Calgary, Edmonton, or elsewhere), you need documentation before your next fly-in date. If you get sick on-site, you may need to leave camp early.
MedLetter handles both scenarios. Whether you're at home or on-site, complete our form and receive your note by email. For camp workers, this means you don't need to visit the site medic for non-emergency illness — you can get documentation from a licensed physician remotely.
- Sick before fly-in: Get note immediately to notify your supervisor
- Sick on-site: Document your illness for camp departure
- Missed rotation start: Note converts absence from 'no-show' to 'medical'
- Extended illness: Documentation supports rotation schedule modification
- Return to site: Note confirms fitness to resume duties
Fort McMurray Clinic Wait Times
Fort McMurray's healthcare system is chronically overwhelmed. The Northern Lights Regional Health Centre and local walk-in clinics regularly have 4-8 hour wait times. For a Suncor worker who's already feeling terrible, spending an entire day in a waiting room just to get a piece of paper is unreasonable.
MedLetter eliminates this problem entirely. Five minutes on your phone, and a CPSA-registered physician reviews your request. Your signed note arrives by email within hours — no driving, no waiting, no exposure to other sick patients in a crowded clinic.
FAQ
Does Suncor accept online doctor's notes?
Yes. Suncor accepts notes from any licensed physician in Alberta. MedLetter notes are issued by CPSA-registered physicians and include all elements required by Suncor HR: physician name, CPSA registration number, dates of absence, and signature.
I missed my fly-in date because I'm sick. What do I do?
Notify your supervisor immediately, then get documentation. A MedLetter sick note converts your missed rotation from a 'no-show' to a documented medical absence. Submit the note to your supervisor and HR before your rescheduled fly-in.
I'm a Suncor contractor. Will my company accept a MedLetter note?
Yes. MedLetter notes are issued by licensed Alberta physicians and meet the same legal standard as any clinic note. Whether your contracting company is Ledcor, Flint, or any other Suncor contractor, our documentation is accepted.
Can I get a note for missing camp due to mental health?
Yes. Mental health is a legitimate medical reason for absence. Our physicians can document that you were unable to work due to a medical condition without specifying your diagnosis. Suncor cannot legally require your specific diagnosis.
Get Your Suncor Energy Sick Note - $49