Heavy Equipment Operators - Experienced Arctic Ice Road Operators

Bathurst Inlet, NU
On-site
Posted Oct 29, 2026
1 position

$450–$600 / day

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Operators are responsible for the construction and maintenance of northern winter ice roads, including navigating ice, land, and lake crossings. They must operate various heavy equipment such as dozers, graders, excavators, and trucks while adhering to strict safety protocols in a remote environment.

Job details

Heavy Equipment Operators Location: Remote mining site near Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut Work Schedule: 4 weeks in / 2 weeks out, 12-hour shifts (Seasonal) Camp Accommodations: Provided | Fly-in / Fly-out MATRIX is seeking Experienced Operators for Arctic Ice Road familiar with ice, land and lake crossings for the construction and maintenance of a northern winter ice road project in Nunavut. This is a 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational position with fully remote camp accommodations. Available positions Multi-Operators (ldozer, grader, excavators) Loaders Snowcat Operators Water Truck Drivers Fuel Truck Drivers Key qualifications and requirements Minimum: Proven Arctic ice-road experience over ice, land and lake crossings, including demonstrated success navigating seasonal routes and associated hazards Prior heavy equipment operation experience on Arctic ice roads (role-specific as applicable) Must provide all current training certifications and sign-offs relevant to your role (see mandatory vs. optional below) Ability to work in remote northern conditions and live in remote camp environments Valid operator licenses appropriate to the role (e.g., CDL or provincial equivalents for drivers; equipment-specific certifications for operators) Strong safety mindset and commitment to risk management Ability to work rotating shifts (including nights) and be away from home for extended periods Pre-employment clearance requirements may apply, including medical, criminal background checks, and drug & alcohol testing Preferred licensing & certifications Heavy Equipment Operator Certification or documented, proven relevant experience 3–5 years of Arctic ice-road experience Prior experience working in a remote camp setting What we offer Competitive wages $450 - $600/day depending on position, certifications and experience Fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) 4/2 rotations to various Canadian remote locations We thank you for your interest, only candidates with previous experience working on ice roads will be considered.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have proven Arctic ice-road experience and hold relevant operator licenses or certifications. The role requires the ability to work in remote northern conditions and live in camp environments for extended rotational periods.