Diesel Mechanic

POSITION TITLE: Diesel Mechanic LOCATION: Remote Long Range Radar Sites across Canada SECURITY CLEARANCE: Reliability POSITION TYPE: Permanent, 6x6 Rotation (6 weeks on, followed by 6 weeks off for rest and travel) 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 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. Scope: The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting the serviceability of the sites, the power generation and electrical distribution systems, along with their related equipment at the Long Range Radar (LRR) sites and the Short Range Radar (SRR) sites. What You’ll Do: Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on power generation and electrical distribution systems at NWS radar sites. Conduct diagnostic tests, problem‑solving, and repairs on diesel engines and electronic equipment. Install and maintain components as per implementation instructions. Interface with Nasittuq's Logistics Support System (LSS) staff and the NWS Command Centre to ensure smooth operations. Travel between adjacent LRR and SRR radar sites as required. Who You Are: Certification/Licenses: Provincial or Territorial licensed Journeyman with post‑journeyman experience as a Heavy‑Duty Diesel Mechanic or equivalent. Military QL 5 is accepted as an equivalency. Diesel Endorsement is an asset. Experience: 5 years of hands‑on field experience maintaining diesel engines and electronic systems. Skills: Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and equipment specific to diesel engines and electronics. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and report writing skills. Cross‑Cultural Skills: Must be willing and able to work in a cross‑cultural environment while supporting Nasittuq’s mission and commitment to Inuit employment. Remote Arctic Environment: Comfortable working in remote, Arctic conditions and in a team‑oriented environment. Ability to commit to working rotational shifts on a consistent basis. Ability to work effectively in remote northern conditions and live in remote camp environments. Experience working in a remote camp setting with limited access to resources is an asset. Why Join Us: ROTATION & OVERTIME:6 weeks in/6 weeksout 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 and recreation facilities.COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer‑matched pension plan (5%).ADDITIONAL PERKS:Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175. $500 referral bonus for eligible positions.GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Access to training 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 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. IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQTUT ILAGIJAUQATAULLUTIK INUIT NUNANGANNI NUNALIRINIRNMUT ANGIRUTIUSIMAJUNUT SIVULLIQPAUTAUNIAQTUT IQQANAIJAAQTAARTITAUJUNNAQTUNUT. IKAJUQTURPATSI IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQATAUJUSI NALUNAIQSIQULLUSI ILAGIJAUQATAUNITSINNIK. ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᓪᓂ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ. 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 as the following are encouraged to apply: Heavy Equipment Mechanic Diesel Technician Automotive Service Technician Diesel Engine Specialist Power Generation Mechanic Maintenance Technician (Diesel) Fleet Mechanic Heavy‑Duty Mechanic Industrial Mechanic (Diesel) Truck Mechanic Equipment Maintenance Technician Diesel Fitter Mechanic (Diesel Engines) Mechanical Technician Field Service Mechanic (Diesel) Preventative Maintenance Mechanic 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off48 hours a weekDay Shift #J-18808-Ljbffr