Heavy Equipment Technician, Mechanic

Energy Job Shop; Nunavut; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid travel for rotation

Accommodations provided on site

Meals provided on site

Health, dental, vision, disability, &/

Life insurance

Job summary

Nasittuq seeks Vehicle Mechanics to join our team supporting the North Warning System across remote Arctic sites. This is a 6-weeks-on, 6 weeks-off fly-in/fly-out rotation with company-paid travel and on-site accommodations.

Ideal candidates are experienced, certified mechanics with strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to safety and teamwork in challenging northern environments.

Qualifications

• Provincial/territorial cert as 310T, 310S, HET, HDE or equivalent.
• Military QL5 qualification in mechanics (considered).
• Diesel endorsement is an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Minimum five years’ hands-on vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience with construction equipment, fleet vehicles and heavy-duty trucks.
• Willingness to travel to adjacent sites and work across multiple remote locations.
• Must wear PPE and work in harsh Arctic environments.
• Enhanced Reliability or Secret clearance (must obtain).

Skills

Certificate of Qualification (310T/310

Military QL5 (Heavy Equipment)

Diesel endorsement

Valid Driver’s Licence

Diagnostics experience

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Education

Provincial/Territorial Trade Certificate

Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Job description

Vehicle Mechanics - North Warning System - 6/6 Rotation - Fly-In & Fly-Out + Accommodations Provided- Nunavut, NU

Nasittuq is seeking Vehicle Mechanics to join their team supporting the North Warning System across remote Arctic sites. This is a unique opportunity to work on a 6-weeks-on, 6-weeks-off fly-in/fly-out rotation, maintaining a wide range of vehicles and heavy equipment in challenging northern environments. The ideal candidates are experienced, certified mechanics with strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Perks & Benefits

• Up to $57.15 per year
• Fly-In/Fly-Out rotation (6 weeks on, 6 weeks off) with company-paid travel
• Accommodations and meals provided on site
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employer-matched pension contributions (5%)
• Vacation pay (6%) and annual clothing/footwear/site-specific allowances
• Professional development, training, and certification opportunities
• Access to site amenities

What You’ll Need

• Provincial or Territorial Certificate of Qualification as a 310T Truck and Coach Technician, 310S Automotive Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, or equivalent recognized trade certification
• Military QL5 qualification in Heavy Equipment, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Automotive Technician, or equivalent (considered)
• Diesel endorsement (asset)
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Minimum five years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing vehicles, heavy equipment, diesel-powered systems, or mobile support equipment
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems
• Experience with construction equipment, fleet vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, or industrial machinery
• Ability to travel to adjacent sites and support operations across multiple remote locations
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and adverse weather conditions in remote Arctic locations
• Enhanced Reliability or Secret Level Security Clearance (must obtain and maintain)

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience working in remote, industrial, mining, utilities, construction, military, or northern environments
• Diesel endorsement