Electrician

Electrician – Facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT‑E) Join to apply for the Electrician role at Nasittuq Corporation. Base Pay Range CA$38.95/hr – CA$48.68/hr Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician – Electrician (FMT‑E) Location: Remote Long Range Radar Sites in Arctic Canada Security Clearance: Secret Position Type: Permanent, Unionized, 6x6 Rotation Reports To: Site Supervisor About Us Nasittuq Corporation (from the Inuktitut word meaning “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada‑US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada. Our core values—Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do. We provide stability of full‑time hours with the freedom of working half the year, making it ideal for those seeking extended time off or a more flexible lifestyle. Nature and Scope The Facilities Maintenance Technician – Electrician (FMT‑E) has functional responsibility for monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting the serviceability of the facilities, the electrical distribution systems (along with their related equipment) at the NWS Short‑Range Radar (SRR) and Long‑Range Radar (LRR) sites, providing diagnostic, problem‑solving and repair capabilities. Major Responsibilities Report and maintain facilities files related to the NWS work management system, operational field reports, data analysis, etc. Maintain and repair electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including conductor splicing and terminating, and perform major and minor repairs to switchgear, circuit breakers, bus bars, bus ducts, power transformers, filters, motors, batteries, rectifiers and associated power components and accessories. Assist power plant mechanics in the operation and major maintenance of the prime power plant generating and distribution systems. Maintain and repair electrical systems associated with heating, ventilating, refrigeration, food service, laundry, water supply, sewage disposal, fuel dispensing, building lighting, airstrip lighting and electrical fire detection alarm equipment. Maintain and repair all electrical appliances (installed and portable). Inspect electrical equipment as required. Provide training to site mechanics for the operation, maintenance, and repairs of all electrical equipment on the site. Be physically fit to climb towers and pass training for working at heights. Perform other duties assigned by a higher authority, which are unplanned or of a transient nature. Statement of Qualifications Education / Certificate(s) / License(s): Qualified/licensed journeyman with post‑journeyman experience as an Industrial Electrician. A valid driver’s license. Experience Minimum 5 years of proven journeyman experience in an industrial environment. Previous industrial mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in power plant operation, is an asset. Knowledge Of Familiarity with programmable logic controllers, diesel generators, switchgear and distribution systems, and safety regulations and practices. Knowledge or experience with Fire Detection and Fire Suppression systems is an asset. Competencies / Skills and Abilities Solid communication and computer skills (MS Word and Excel). Ability to adapt to changing tasks and locations. Ability to integrate successfully into a small, multi‑cultural and team‑oriented department. Ability to travel as part of a small team to adjacent sites to perform functions. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Ability to work under physically demanding, often adverse weather conditions in remote Arctic locations. Why Join Us? Rotation & Overtime: 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off rotation, 48 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5x base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) and all travel costs covered. Living Arrangements: Private accommodation with prepared meals, Wi‑Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational options. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employer‑matched pension plan (5 %). Additional Perks: Arctic gear provided, annual safety footwear allowance of $175, and a $500 referral bonus for bringing in qualified colleagues. Career Growth: Access to training and skill development, with reasonable expenses covered. Vacation Pay: 6 % for employees under five years and 8 % for those over five years of tenure. Northern Living Allowance: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities (Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit). Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self‑identify. Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr