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Diesel Mechanic

Iqaluit, NU
On-site
Posted Sep 10, 2026
1 position

$39–$49 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Diesel Mechanic monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots power generation and electrical distribution systems at Long Range and Short Range Radar sites. Responsibilities include performing scheduled maintenance, conducting diagnostic tests, and repairing diesel engines and electronic equipment.

Job details

POSITION TITLE: Diesel Mechanic LOCATION: Various Northern Sites across the Arctic 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 Nasittuq Nasittuq is a proudly Canadian company supporting critical operations across Canada's North. Guided by our core values of Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive while making a meaningful contribution. Where You Will Be Working Nasittuq supports operations across the North Warning System (NWS), a network of remote sites located throughout Canada's Arctic. Working in the North offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure while experiencing some of the country's most remote and remarkable landscapes. In keeping with our commitment to northern communities and Indigenous employment, priority consideration will be given to qualified Inuit beneficiaries, including those enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Inuvialuit Final Agreement, and Nunatsiavut Land Claims Agreement. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Why This Role? Enjoy the stability of full-time employment while working a 6-weeks-on, 6-weeks-off rotation, providing extended periods of time at work and at home. Whether you're pursuing personal interests, spending time with family, travelling, or planning a gradual transition into retirement, this schedule offers a unique balance of meaningful work and personal time. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on diesel power generation and electrical distribution systems at North Warning System radar sites. * Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain diesel engines, power generation equipment, and associated electronic systems. * Monitor the operational readiness and serviceability of facilities and critical infrastructure at Long Range Radar (LRR) and Short Range Radar (SRR) sites. * Install, maintain, and replace equipment and system components in accordance with technical documentation and implementation instructions. * Complete maintenance records, operational reports, inspections, and documentation within Nasittuq's work management systems. * Collaborate with Logistics Support System (LSS) personnel, site teams, and the NWS Command Centre to support safe and efficient operations. * Travel between adjacent radar sites as required to support maintenance activities. * Adhere to all safety, environmental, operational, and security standards while working in remote Arctic environments. WHO YOU ARE * CREDENTIALS: Provincial or Territorial Journeyman certification as a Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, or equivalent. Military QL5 qualification will be considered an equivalent. Diesel endorsement is considered an asset. Valid driver's license required. * EXPERIENCE: Minimum five (5) years of hands-on field experience maintaining diesel engines, power generation equipment, heavy-duty mechanical systems, and related electronic components. * SKILLS: Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities, proficiency with diesel engine diagnostic tools and equipment, effective communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to organize and prioritize work independently. Comfortable working within a cross-cultural, team-oriented environment and capable of adapting to changing operational requirements. * Ability to work rotational schedules and travel between remote Arctic sites as required. * Experience working and living in remote camp environments is considered an asset. * Demonstrated ability to work safely in physically demanding and adverse weather conditions. * Commitment to supporting Nasittuq's mission and Inuit employment initiatives. * Please note that employment at the North Warning System is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining an Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance or Secret Level Security Clearance. WHY JOIN US? * Fly-In/Fly-Out Rotation: 6 weeks on site and 6 weeks off site, with company-paid travel to and from site. * Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay, 48-hour workweeks, and overtime opportunities at 1.5x base rate, where eligible. * Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension contributions (5%). * Accommodations & Meals: Private accommodations, meals, Wi-Fi, television, laundry services, and recreation facilities while on rotation. * Vacation & Allowances: Vacation pay (6% for employees with less than five years of service and 8% for employees with five or more years of service), annual safety footwear allowance ($175), Arctic clothing, and applicable northern living allowances. * Professional Development: Training, certification, and skill development opportunities to support your career growth. * Additional Perks: Employee referral bonus program for eligible positions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off 48 hours a week Day Shift

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Journeyman Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic (or Military QL 5 equivalent) with at least 5 years of hands-on field experience. Ability to work in remote Arctic conditions on a rotational shift and a commitment to cross-cultural environments are required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Employer-matched Pension Plan (5%) • Paid Travel Days • Private Accommodation • Meals • Wi-Fi • TV • Laundry Facilities • Recreation Facilities • Arctic Clothing • Annual Safety Footwear Allowance • Referral Bonus • Training and Skill Development • Northern Living Allowance