Bulk Fuel Technician - CFS Alert - FIFO 8 Weeks On 8 Weeks Off
Nasittuq Corporation is hiring multiple Bulk Fuel Technicians to join its operations at CFS Alert, Nunavut-the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement in the world. This Arctic-based role is part of a rotational 8x8 Fly-In Fly-Out schedule and offers competitive pay of up to $62.68/hour. Bulk Fuel Technicians are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing POL (Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants) systems, fueling aircraft and remote facilities, and responding to emergencies involving bulk fuel infrastructure. The position includes all travel costs, private accommodations, meals, isolation allowance, and a full benefits package for permanent employees.
Position
Field
Trades & TechniciansWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Bulk Fuel Technician will maintain and operate POL systems at CFS Alert, supporting military station operations through safe and efficient fuel management practices.
- Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on POL tanks, pipelines, pumps, and lines
- Receive and store bulk fuel in appropriate facilities
- Deliver POL products to aircraft, outbuildings, and day tanks
- Assist in aircraft de-fueling operations under guidance
- Respond to fuel system failures and conduct service restorations
- Accurately record all operating data, maintenance tasks, and system irregularities
- Support restoration and emergency repair operations per industry standards
Requirements
Qualified candidates will have fuel handling experience, technical certification, and the ability to thrive in remote, cross-cultural environments.
- PM3 certification or equivalent under provincial/territorial regulations
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience working with fuel systems
- Eligible for Enhanced Reliability security clearance
- Must pass pre-employment medical screening
- Valid passport for frequent overnight stays in Thule, Greenland
- Strong teamwork and cross-cultural communication skills
Perks and Benefits
This high-paying rotational role offers comprehensive benefits, full travel coverage, and housing in a unique Arctic environment.
- Hourly pay range: $59.54-$62.68
- $27/day isolation allowance
- 8 weeks on / 8 weeks off FIFO schedule
- 6% vacation pay and up to 6% employer pension matching
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance (permanent positions)
- All travel expenses paid
- Private accommodations and all meals provided on site
- Access to recreational facilities: gym, hobby shop, clubs, and more
Worksite/Project
Canadian Forces Station Alert
Canadian Forces Station Alert (CFS Alert) is the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement in the world, located on the northeastern tip of Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Canada, just 817 km from the North Pole. Operated by the Canadian Armed Forces, CFS Alert plays a critical role in signals intelligence, Arctic surveillance, and supporting NORAD and NATO operations. The station is also a hub for scientific research and weather monitoring, supporting government and academic agencies working in extreme polar conditions. Day-to-day operations and site support—such as logistics, accommodations, maintenance, catering, and snow clearing—are managed by civilian contractors including Nasittuq Corporation, providing remote work opportunities in technical, skilled trades, and support service roles. CFS Alert is a vital part of Canada’s national defense and Arctic sovereignty strategy, with continuous operations in one of the harshest and most strategically important regions on Earth.
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Nasittuq Corporation
Nasittuq Corporation is a majority Inuit-owned company providing technical site services, facility management, and logistics across Canada's Arctic. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between the Pan Arctic Inuit Logistics Corporation (PAIL) and ATCO Frontec (part of the ATCO Group), Nasittuq is registered as an Inuit firm in Nunavut, with Inuit shareholders holding majority ownership and an active role in its governance. Its name, an Inuktitut word meaning "looking out from a high place," reflects its central role operating the North Warning System — a 5,000-kilometre chain of 47 remote radar sites stretching across the Canadian Arctic from the Yukon to Labrador that provides aerospace surveillance for Canada and the United States as part of the NORAD agreement. Under a Government of Canada contract awarded in 2022, Nasittuq operates and maintains these remote sites, which include helipads, gravel runways, more than 100 buildings, and hundreds of bulk fuel storage tanks, delivering maintenance, logistics, airlift coordination, environmental systems management, and engineering services. The company also provides site support and management services at Canadian Forces Station Alert on Ellesmere Island, the northernmost permanently inhabited base in Canada.
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