Facilities Maintenance Technician / Vehicle Mechanic – 310T / 421A Red Seal
North Warning System (NWS) – Arctic Rotation Role
Location: Remote Northern Sites (Arctic Canada)
Schedule: 6 Weeks On / 6 Weeks Off
Employment Type: Full-Time, Unionized
About Nasittuq
Nasittuq provides Operation and Maintenance services for the North Warning System (NWS), a joint Canada–United States early-warning radar system with 47 sites located across Northern Canada. Support operations include a Control Centre and Support Centre in North Bay, Ontario, and a Contract Management Office in Ottawa, Ontario.
We are guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Diversity, Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility and Agility.
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.
Position Summary
Nasittuq is seeking experienced Red Seal Mechanics (310T Truck and Coach Technician and/or 421A Heavy Equipment Technician) to support maintenance operations at remote Arctic radar sites. This rotational role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fly-in fly-out camp environment while benefiting from extended time off.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, trucks, and support vehicles
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic tools and computerized systems
- Maintain and complete work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Repair and service equipment including loaders, graders, snowmobiles, generators, and other powered equipment
- Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance
- Assist with snow removal operations and heavy equipment operation
- Support aircraft loading and unloading activities when required
- Complete fuel handling tasks including POL sampling and fuel offloading
- Travel between radar sites as required
- Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to team members as needed
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Qualifications
- Red Seal Certification required:
- 310T Truck and Coach Technician and/or
- 421A Heavy Equipment Technician
- Valid provincial or territorial Certificate of Qualification
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on mechanical experience
- Recent experience working on heavy equipment
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong experience with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair
- Experience using work order systems or CMMS for maintenance tracking
- Ability to work independently in remote and extreme weather environments
- Ability to commit to a 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off rotational schedule
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in remote camp or fly-in fly-out environments
- Experience in Arctic or cold-weather operations
- Military QL5 or Journeyman certification
- Experience with diesel engines and off-road equipment
Compensation and Benefits
- 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off rotational schedule
- 48-hour work weeks with overtime paid at 1.5 times base rate after 40 hours
- Paid travel including flights and up to 2 paid travel days
- Private accommodations, meals, Wi-Fi, recreation, and laundry provided
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- Employer-matched pension plan up to 5 percent
- Arctic clothing provided
- Annual safety footwear allowance
- Employee referral bonus program
- Paid training and certification opportunities
Work Environment
- Remote Arctic work setting
- Fly-in fly-out camp environment, 6 weeks on 6 weeks off
- Exposure to extreme cold weather conditions
- Team-based environment with emphasis on safety and reliability
Diversity and Inclusion
Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiaries are strongly encouraged to apply and self-identify. Priority hiring will be given to qualified applicants enrolled under an Inuit Nunangat Land Claims Agreement.
Accommodation is available during all stages of the recruitment process upon request.
Application
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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)
Pay: $44.56-$49.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- As per our contract with DND, this position requires the following qualification as per our Statement of work; 421 A, 420 A310 T AND/OR 310 S, or any provincial equivalents. Is this a qualification you have and are able to provide in advance of the interview process/ an offer?
- Are you a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident? This is essential for passing a mandatory reliability security clearance.
Experience:
- Mechanic: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
