Vehicle Mechanic

1 week ago

Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada Nasittuq Corporation Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Facilities Maintenance Technician Vehicle Mechanic -
North Warning System

Location: Various Northern Sites Across the Arctic

Type: Unionized, Rotational Position (6 weeks on, 6 weeks off)

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.
Looking for more balance in your life? Enjoy the 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. Whether you are pursuing personal projects, travel or a gradual transition into retirement, this role supports meaningful work-life balance and professional fulfilment.
What You'll Do

  • Perform maintenance and repairs of site vehicles, heavy equipment, and powered support equipment.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests, problem-solving, and corrective maintenance on land, water, and snow equipment (e.g., trucks, graders, snowmobiles, generators, and more).
  • Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to new or authorized staff.
  • Assist with the operation of snow-clearing equipment and the loading/unloading of aircraft.
  • Sample POL products and assist in fuel off-loading operations.
  • Document reports and maintain files as per NWS work management systems.
  • Travel between adjacent radar sites as required.

Who You Are

  • Education: High School education or a combination of education and experience.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Qualified Motor Vehicle Mechanic (310S and/or 310T with diesel endorsement). A provincial/territorial certificate of qualification is required. Military QL 5 or Journeyman qualification in heavy equipment or Automotive Technician. Valid driver's license.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience, with experience in heavy equipment within the last 10 years.
  • Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Skilled in the use of diagnostic equipment and capable of working in remote, cold environments.

Bonus

  • Experience working in Northern or Arctic conditions.
  • Familiarity with operational protocols in remote areas.

WHY JOIN US?
ROTATION & OVERTIME:
6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation (48-hour workweeks) with overtime at 1.5x your base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) with all travel costs covered.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
: Private accommodation with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:
Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension plans (up to 5%).

ADDITIONAL PERKS:
Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175. $500 referral bonus for eligible positions.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
: Access to training for certifications and skill development, with reasonable expenses covered.

VACATION PAY
: 6% for employees under five years and 8% for those with over five years of tenure.

NORTHERN LIVING ALLOWANCE
: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities: Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit.

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Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQTUT ILAGIJAUQATAULLUTIK INUIT NUNANGANNI NUNALIRINIRNMUT ANGIRUTIUSIMAJUNUT SIVULLIQPAUTAUNIAQTUT IQQANAIJAAQTAARTITAUJUNNAQTUNUT. IKAJUQTURPATSI IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQATAUJUSI NALUNAIQSIQULLUSI ILAGIJAUQATAUNITSINNIK.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.

Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ

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.

Candidates with experience in the following fields are encouraged to apply:

  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Automotive Technician
  • Vehicle Maintenance Technician
  • Equipment Maintenance Specialist
  • Fleet Mechanic
  • Snowmobile Technician
  • Construction Equipment Mechanic
  • Industrial Mechanic
  • Maintenance Supervisor (Vehicles and Equipment)

6 weeks in, 6 weeks out

48 hours weekly

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