Technician - Vehicles

Air Inuit Ltd.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with 5% employer contribution

Group insurance (life, medical, dental

Short- and long-term disability

Telemedicine program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flight privileges and discountedTravel

Recognition programs

Job summary

Air Inuit Ltd. in Nunavik is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain our ground fleet, forklifts and ramp equipment. You will operate on a 2-week rotational schedule across Nunavik bases, with accommodations, meals, and travel between Montreal and northern bases provided.

The role requires safety-conscious, autonomous work and strong teamwork to support reliable aircraft operations. The position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at CAD 27.87 to CAD 53.80, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general mechanic experience with gasoline and diesel vehicles.
• Must hold a valid drivers license.
• Ability to work safely and autonomously.
• Professional and reserved attitude and behavior.
• Ability for teamwork.
• Sense of initiative and organization with adaptability.
• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut, French, or English.
• Rotation on Nunavik network; willing to travel.
• Diploma of vocational studies in automotive mechanics or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, identify problems and repair the fleet of vehicles, ramp equipment and forklift trucks in Nunavik.
• Accurately record the details of the work done and keep records.
• Establish a preventive maintenance plan, schedule parts orders and maintain inventory.
• Proactive follow-ups: vehicle condition, safe use, reports, etc.
• Keep a work area safe and tidy.
• Carry out any other tasks necessary and required by the company.

Skills

Gasoline & diesel vehicles

Forklift electrical

Valid drivers license

Safety-conscious, autonomous

Teamwork

Initiative & organization

Multilingual: Inuktitut, French, and英语

Willingness to travel

Rotational schedule experience

Education

Vocational studies diploma: automotive mechanics

Job description

VEHICLE MECHANIC - NORTH - EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE (#1035)

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Air Inuit, we don’t just offer flights; we provide essential services that keep the Nunavik connected. Whether it’s delivering critical supplies or ensuring passengers reach their destinations safely and comfortably, our employees are at the heart of it all. We’re looking for dynamic, passionate and dedicated individuals to join us in making a difference in the skies. If you’re ready, embark with a company that values safety, innovation, excellence, professional growth and customer satisfaction, your journey starts here!

ABOUT US

Since 1978 Air Inuit has been providing scheduled, charter, cargo, and emergency air transportation services in Nunavik and beyond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Collectively owned by the Inuit of Nunavik, through the Makivvik Corporation, the airline operates a fleet of over 35 aircraft ranging from a De Havilland Twin Otter 300 Series to a Boeing 737 200, 300 and 800 and employs over 1000 employees in one of the most challenging flight environments.

Air Inuit's Management and its team of dedicated employees are committed to the company's essential mission of providing safe, timely and high-quality air service to the people living and doing business in the enchanting region of Northern Quebec.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Carry out maintenance of our ground vehicles in our northern bases.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose, identify problems and repair the fleet of vehicles, ramp equipment and forklift trucks in Nunavik;
• Accurately record the details of the work done and keep records;
• Ability to establish a preventive maintenance plan, schedule parts orders and maintain inventory;
• Proactive follow-ups: condition of vehicles, proper use of vehicles at stations, safe mechanical condition, submission of reports, etc.;
• Keep a work area safe and tidy;
• Carry out any other tasks necessary and required by the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ of general mechanic gasoline and diesel vehicles. Ability to work on electrical equipment (Forklift) will be an asset;
• Hold a valid driver’s license;
• Ability to work safely and autonomously;
• Professional and reserved attitude and behavior;
• Ability for teamwork;
• Sense of initiative and organization as well as adaptability to planning change with resourcefulness;
• Ability to communicate in at least two of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, English;
• Rotational position on the network in Nunavik, must be flexible and ready to travel;
• Diploma of vocational studies in automotive mechanics or equivalent work experience

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Accommodations, meals, work clothing and travel between Montreal and the Northern bases are provided;
• 2 week rotational schedule traveling throughout the Nunavik network as required.

COMPENSATION

• Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with corporate policy;
• Hourly wage starting at $27.87 - $53.80

The remuneration package and associated benefits will be in accordance with corporate policies.

BENEFITS

What we offer:

• An employee Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) - 5% employer contribution;
• A group insurance plan (life, medical, dental, short- and long-term disability);
• Telemedicine program for employee and family members;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee and family members;
• A program of flight privileges and discounted travel with several airlines around the world;
• Various innovative recognition programs.

APPLICATION

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. We are proud of our culture, which encourages diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in fair employment practices. As such, all qualified candidates are considered for employment. However, only those selected for the recruitment process will be contacted.

Air Inuit is committed to employment equity and invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities.