Equipment Supervisor - CFS Alert - FIFO 8 Weeks On 8 Weeks Off
Nasittuq Corporation is seeking a Transportation, Vehicle & Equipment Supervisor to oversee operations at Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert in Nunavut, the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement in the world. This full-time rotational role offers a unique opportunity to manage critical transportation, road, and equipment services in a remote Arctic setting. Reporting to site leadership, the successful candidate will supervise heavy equipment operations, vehicle maintenance, airfield snow and ice control, and grounds upkeep, ensuring operational safety and regulatory compliance. Travel expenses, private accommodations, and meals are provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package and pension contributions.
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Responsibilities
The Transportation, Vehicle & Equipment Supervisor will lead Arctic site logistics by managing vehicle operations, equipment maintenance, and grounds services at CFS Alert.
- Oversee personnel transportation, equipment movement, and supply transport
- Manage road and grounds maintenance, including snow and ice control on the airfield
- Supervise maintenance of building systems, dynamic/static systems, heating, and water treatment infrastructure
- Maintain and submit weekly, monthly, and annual operational reports
- Select, train, evaluate, and supervise TR&G staff to maximize productivity
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational guidelines
Requirements
Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in heavy equipment operations, vehicle maintenance, and Arctic site logistics, with strong leadership and planning abilities.
- Certification in vehicle or heavy equipment maintenance per provincial/territorial standards
- Minimum 1 year of field experience
- 5+ years of supervisory experience in relevant operations
- 10+ years of overall industry experience
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Eligibility to qualify for CFS Alert-specific operator licenses
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills
- Eligible for Reliability Status security clearance
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug screening
- Valid passport for Thule, Greenland layovers
- Adaptable and collaborative mindset in cross-cultural environments
Perks and Benefits
This permanent, rotational role at CFS Alert offers fly-in/fly-out logistics, camp accommodations, and full health and financial benefits for supervisors managing critical northern operations.
- 8 weeks on / 8 weeks off rotation
- 48-hour workweeks
- Travel covered from anywhere in Canada
- Camp accommodations and complimentary meals provided
- 6% vacation pay included in each paycheck
- Up to 6% employer pension matching (for permanent employees)
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Access to recreational facilities: gym, equipment, and hobby rooms
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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