MECHANIC - METAL RECYCLING - Administration | Municipaux

emplois municipaux; Nunavik; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided in northern villages

Meals while travelling in Nunavik

Group benefits including Pension Plan

Vacation: 20 days/year

Statutory holidays: 20 days (10 during

Job summary

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) in Nunavik is seeking a self-motivated Mechanic - Metal Recycling for a seasonal position. You will repair, maintain, and diagnose heavy machinery and light-duty vehicles used in the metal recycling project.

Reporting to the Residual Material Management Coordinator, you will document maintenance activities, manage spare parts, support a preventive maintenance program, and assist in training while ensuring safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Possess a DEP in heavy equipment and light-duty vehicle mechanics or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience (heavy equipment and light-duty vehicle mechanics).
• Experience with welding and occasional operation of heavy machinery.
• Strong team player with initiative and flexibility.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Fluent in at least two of Inuktitut, English, and French; Inuit knowledge is an asset.
• Willingness to travel within the Nunavik region; occasional.
• Northern region experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and diagnose heavy machinery and light-duty vehicles (loader, excavator, tractor, telehandler, metal press, etc.).
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities, logs, inspection reports, and parts usage.
• Compile and maintain spare parts lists and procurement as needed.
• Prepare requisitions for spare parts using internal web applications.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program with the metal recycling team.
• Decontaminate end-of-life machinery and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff or apprentices.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Light-duty vehicle repair

Welding

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

DEP in heavy equipment mechanics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Kativik Regional Government, a supra-municipal body having jurisdiction over the territory north of the 55 th parallel, notably provides technical assistance to the 14 villages of Nunavik. The KRG is currently looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the following position:
MECHANIC - METAL RECYCLING
(Seasonal position)
Reporting to the Residual Material Management Coordinator, the Mechanic, Metal recycling Repair, maintain, and diagnose all heavy machinery equipment and light-duty vehicles used in the metal recycling project. The mechanic’s duties include:

• Repair, maintain and diagnose all heavy machinery and light-duty vehicles including but not limited to loader, excavator, tractor, telehandler, metal press, etc.
• Ensure proper documentation of all maintenance and repair activities, including service logs, inspection reports, and parts usage.
• Compile and maintain a list of spare parts and consumables required for the maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles, ensuring timely annual or as-needed procurement.
• Prepare requisitions for spare parts using the internal web-based application.
• Collaborate with the metal recycling team to develop and implement a preventive maintenance program tailored to the equipment and vehicles in use.
• Carry out operations related to the decontamination of end-of-life light-duty and heavy machinery vehicles as part of their decommissioning process and ensure compliance with safety protocols and environmental standards.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff or apprentices, as required.

Requirements:

• Possess a certificate of professional studies (DEP) in heavy equipment and light-duty vehicle mechanics or equivalent valid certification, relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Three to five years of relevant work experience including heavy equipment (diesel) repair and light-duty vehicle mechanics;
• Experience with related tasks such as welding and occasional operation of heavy machinery;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment;
• Strong initiative, flexibility, and collaboration skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in at least two of the following languages: Inuktitut, English, and French (written and spoken) (A working knowledge of Inuktitut will be considered an asset);
• Available to travel in the Nunavik region; Occasional
• Previous work experience in a Northern region will be considered an asset.

Place of employment: Nunavik

Salary: Min. $60 074 - Max. $102 839 a year (Class 9)

Benefits:

• Lodging paid while working in the northern villages
• Meals and expenses paid while travelling in Nunavik
• Group benefits including Simplified Pension Plan
• Vacation: 20 days/year
• Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays

KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.