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.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
We currently have rotational fly in, fly out opportunities for Diesel Mechanics located at all Long Range Radar locations spanning from Inuvik, NT to Goose Bay, NL.
The Facilities Maintenance Technician – Diesel Mechanic (FMT) has functional responsibility for monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting the serviceability of the facilities, the power generation and electrical distribution systems (along with their related equipment) at the NWS Short Range Radar (SRR) and Long Range Radar (LRR) sites. The FMT is also responsible for ensuring that the associated administrative requirements are completed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
This is a part time, Unionized fly in fly out 6x6 rotational position. The candidate must be comfortable working in colder climates, during a 6 week on, 6 week off rotation schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provides diagnostic, problem solving and repair capabilities in the servicing of static and mobile electronics equipment
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Reports and maintains facilities files as related to the NWS work management system, operational field reports, data analysis, etc.
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Performs other duties assigned by a higher authority, which are unplanned or of a transient nature.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
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A licensed journeyman and post journeyman experience as a Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic or equivalent
CERTIFICATE(S) / LICENSE(S):
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Provincial or territorial Journeyman qualification in heavy equipment or heavy-duty mechanic or Automotive Technician, or Military QL 5
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420A qualified or equivalent
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Must possess the diesel endorsement
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Must possess a valid driver’s license
EXPERIENCE:
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Five years’ proven hands on field experience
KNOWLEDGE OF: Broad knowledge of electronics and mathematics, and how vehicle complex components work and interact
COMPETENCIES / SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Proven problem-solving skills
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Ability to prioritize and organize work tasking.
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Professional and friendly comportment due to many dealings with internal project stakeholders.
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Skilled in the use of diagnostic equipment
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Able to adapt to changing tasks and locations.
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Ability to travel as part of a small team to adjacent sites to perform functions
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Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required
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Ability to work under physically demanding, often adverse weather conditions in remote Arctic locations
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48 hours work week, additional overtime eligible
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costs associated with travel to and from site are covered
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private bedroom accommodations and meals provided on site
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benefits plan after 3 month probation period (extended health, dental, vision, disability, life) and pension plan, contributions matched by employer (5%)
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arctic gear is provided
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annual safety footwear allowance ($175)
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vacation pay (6%)
Get to see a part of the world very few get to see! 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.
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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.
We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
