Facilities Maintenance Technician / Technical Trainer

Location: North Bay, ON Department: North Warning System Support Centre (NWSSC) Security Clearance Required: Secret Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Manager Hours: 40 hours/week

About Nasittuq Corporation

Nasittuq Corporation (Inuktitut for “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS)—a critical Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada. The NWS provides continuous aerospace surveillance to detect airborne threats in the northern region.

Our operations include:

• Head Office: Ottawa, ON
• Support & Control Centre: North Bay, ON
• 24/7 NORAD Operations Support: Remote monitoring and control of all radar sites

We support Canadian and US armed forces personnel in mission-critical operations and are guided by our core values: Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility.

Position Summary

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician / Trainer, you will provide hands-on technical support and training for facilities systems across the North Warning System. This includes HVAC, electrical distribution, power generation, water/sewage, and fire suppression systems. You’ll also develop and deliver training programs to ensure technicians are equipped to maintain system reliability in remote and challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot facilities systems: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, water/sewage, and fire suppression
• Provide remote technical support to technicians at northern radar sites and in North Bay/Ottawa
• Develop and update technical training programs based on equipment changes and operational needs
• Create training materials: presentations, worksheets, manuals
• Deliver training sessions: in-person, webinars, workshops
• Analyze equipment failures and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a postsecondary program in electromechanical systems or Canadian Forces military equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a commercial or industrial setting
• Experience in technical training development and delivery is an asset

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of building electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and structural systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and commercial test equipment

Why Join Nasittuq?

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working hours
• Supportive environment for personal and family time

Career Growth

• Clear progression paths
• Mentorship and continuous learning opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

• Inclusive workplace culture
• Prioritization of Land Claim Beneficiaries from Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut regions

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employer-matched pension plan (5% contribution)

How to Apply

We encourage Land Claim Beneficiaries to self-identify in their application. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.

Join Nasittuq and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged 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. 

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.

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