Diesel Mechanic

Nasittuq Corporation View all jobs

Nunavut
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

POSITION TITLE: Diesel MechanicLOCATION: Remote Long Range Radar Sites across CanadaSECURITY CLEARANCE: ReliabilityPOSITION TYPE: Permanent, 6x6 Rotation (6 weeks on, followed by 6 weeks off for rest and travel)REPORTS TO: Site SupervisorABOUT 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.Scope:The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for monitoring, maintain and troubleshooting the serviceability of the sites, the power generation and electrical distribution systems, along with their related equipment at the Long Range Radar (LRR) sites and the Short Range Radar (SRR) sites.What You’ll Do:

Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on power generation and electrical distribution systems at NWS radar sites.
Conduct diagnostic tests, problem-solving, and repairs on diesel engines and electronic equipment.
Install and maintain components as per implementation instructions.
Interface with Nasittuq's Logistics Support System (LSS) staff and the NWS Command Centre to ensure smooth operations.
Travel between adjacent LRR and SRR radar sites as required.

Who You Are:

Certification/Licenses: Provincial or Territorial licensed Journeyman with post-journeyman experience as a Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic or equivalent. Military QL 5 is accepted as an equivalency. Diesel Endorsement is an asset.
Experience: 5 years of hands-on field experience maintaining diesel engines and electronic systems.
Skills: Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and equipment specific to diesel engines and electronics. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and report writing skills.
Cross-Cultural Skills: Must be willing and able to work in a cross-cultural environment while supporting Nasittuq’s mission and commitment to Inuit employment.
Remote Arctic Environment: Comfortable working in remote, Arctic conditions and in a team-oriented environment.
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 and recreation facilities.COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension plan (5%).ADDITIONAL PERKS: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175. $500 referral bonus for eligible positions.GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Access to training 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 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 as the following are encouraged to apply:

Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Diesel Technician
Automotive Service Technician
Diesel Engine Specialist
Power Generation Mechanic
Maintenance Technician (Diesel)
Fleet Mechanic
Heavy-Duty Mechanic
Industrial Mechanic (Diesel)
Truck Mechanic
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Diesel Fitter
Mechanic (Diesel Engines)
Mechanical Technician
Field Service Mechanic (Diesel)
Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

6 weeks on, 6 weeks off
48 hours a week
Day Shift

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