About this role
POSITION TITLE: Diesel Mechanic LOCATION: Remote Long Range Radar Sites located in Breevort Island, NU (BAF-3) and/or Cape Dyer, NU (DYE-MAIN) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Reliability POSITION TYPE: Permanent, 6x6 Rotation (6 weeks on, followed by 6 weeks off for rest and travel) REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor
ABOUT 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.
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