Construction Driller

**Job Summary**

Tower Arctic Ltd. is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost Arctic civil constructors, typically acting as a general contractor completing heavy civil and municipal infrastructure projects within Nunavut since 1946. Our self-performed services range from buried water & sewer infrastructure, drainage systems, earthworks/grading, road building, aggregate production, and many other civil tasks. As an organization, we are very proud of our past accomplishments but remain focused on continuous improvement and innovation to navigate the future. To help us achieve this, Tower Arctic Ltd. is currently seeking **a Driller ** to join our team and lead the execution of civil construction works in **Iqaluit, Nunavut**. We have a large project to construct a new recovery center that will involve drilling and blasting, anchoring footings into bedrock etc.

We are searching for a driven and ambitious individual to work on multiple projects on a 6 week in, 1 week out turn around schedule. Ottawa Ontario is the hub for travel to and from Iqaluit, with daily 3 hour long non-stop flights. This position can pay over $3,000.00 per week depending on experience and hours worked, in addition TAL covers all air fare and accommodation costs whilst travelling between home and work. After your daily work shift, you will be given accommodations either within one of our staff houses or our new modern camp facility, with all meals provided by TAL. We do not confine our staff to their accommodations whilst off duty in the evenings, but we do adhere to acceptable behavior policies. We encourage active lifestyles and support healthy habits to help you re-charge in the evenings. There is a wide variety of outdoor activities available to you such as hiking, fishing, a Territorial Park or enjoying the local town amenities such as gyms, sports facilities, the aquatic center, or the movie theatre. A position with Tower Arctic is a way to experience the Canadian Arctic, while having room to grow and advance professionally in a unique and challenging environment.

**Job Skills, Qualifications, & Competencies**

**Required**:

- At least 3 years experience as a Driller
- Experience using an Atlas Copco t40r would be ideal
- Experience drilling for blasting
- Understanding of construction scheduling, planning, and execution
- Hands on experience in trades will be an asset
- Class 3 Drivers License

**Benefits**:

- Travel expenses paid for
- All accommodations and meals included

**Salary**: $2,500.00-$3,500.00 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- construction: 3 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-08-01