Vehicle Mechanic

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 provides Operation & Maintenance services for the North Warning System (NWS). The NWS is a joint Canada and United States early-warning radar system with 47 sites located in Northern Canada; a Control Centre and Support Centre located in North Bay, ON and a Contract Management Office located in Ottawa, ON.

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.
• 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 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.

Qualified and interested candidates, please apply! 

Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify. 

APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS 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)