General Labourer - Resolute Bay Arctic Operations - 4x4 and 8x2 FIFO
ATCO Frontec is hiring temporary Skilled Labourers for its Resolute Bay Operations in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, supporting construction and trades activities across multiple northern work sites in an extreme Arctic environment. This role works a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks or 8 weeks on / 2 weeks off off rotation with travel and accommodations included, assisting experienced construction and trades staff with site services, material handling, and hands-on field work such as debris removal, trenching, scaffold support, and safe operation of hand and power tools. The Resolute Bay team has operated in the region since 1970 and delivers logistics and operational support tied to initiatives such as the Polar Continental Shelf Program, Resolute Bay Weather Observation, and fuel operations supporting the hamlet and airport, with additional support to nearby communities including Eureka and Grise Fiord. The position requires a safety-first mindset, physical stamina for demanding labour tasks, and the ability to work in remote conditions while communicating clearly and reading drawings and blueprints.
Position
Field
Labour & SupportWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Skilled Labourer supports ATCO Frontec’s Resolute Bay operations by assisting site services, construction, and trades teams with hands-on labour, material movement, and safe setup of temporary work structures.
- Provide maintenance support to the Site Services team across assigned work sites.
- Remove rubble and debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and related equipment.
- Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment to support safe operation and upkeep.
- Perform manual excavation and trenching using hand tools and air-operated tools.
- Load and unload cargo and construction materials and move materials to work areas using skid steers, loaders, and pickup trucks.
- Erect and dismantle scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades required for construction activities.
- Operate hand and power tools safely and in accordance with site procedures.
- Assist heavy equipment operators by securing special attachments, signaling operators, and supporting equipment movement activities.
- Complete additional duties as assigned to support operational requirements.
Requirements
Candidates should be safety-focused and physically capable of supporting construction and trades work in remote Arctic conditions, with the ability to follow drawings and work effectively as part of a team.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role operating machinery (considered an asset).
- Strong commitment to workplace safety requirements and procedures.
- Ability to perform physically strenuous and demanding work (lifting, pulling, and general labour).
- Preparedness to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Experience working in a remote environment (considered an asset).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
- Ability to build and work in a team environment with a strong commitment to personal and team safety.
Perks and Benefits
ATCO Frontec offers a full-time rotational labour opportunity in Resolute Bay with employer-provided travel and accommodations for remote northern work supporting operations and construction activities.
- Full-time employment
- Rotational schedule of 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off or 8 weeks on / 2 weeks off
- Travel included for the rotational position.
- Accommodations included while on rotation.
- Opportunity to support northern projects and operations in Resolute Bay with exposure to construction, site services, and logistics support work.
Worksite/Project
Resolute Bay Arctic Operations
Resolute Bay, located in Nunavut, Canada, serves as a strategic hub for Arctic operations. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) utilize the Canadian Armed Forces Arctic Training Centre (CAFATC) in Resolute Bay to conduct cold-weather training and operations, ensuring personnel are prepared for the unique challenges of the Arctic environment. ATCO Frontec has been providing a range of site and operational support services in Resolute Bay for over 30 years, including owning and operating two hotels and managing water treatment facilities, highlighting the community's role in supporting Arctic operations.
Resolute Bay Arctic OperationsEmployer Hiring
ATCO Frontec
ATCO Frontec is a provider of operational support services, facilities management, logistics, and remote workforce accommodations, operating as part of ATCO Ltd., a diversified global corporation. The company was formed in 1986 as Frontec Logistics Corp. (short for "Frontier Technologies") to supply technical expertise and logistical support in northern Canada, and has since grown into an international facilities-management and technical-services company. ATCO Frontec specializes in remote, turnkey camp and workforce lodging services — including catering, housekeeping, front-desk and accommodation management, and facility maintenance — along with water and wastewater treatment, power generation, fuel supply, waste management, airfield operations, and disaster and emergency response. It serves clients across the resource, industrial, government, and military sectors, including the Canadian Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces, and NATO, and has operated in some of the world's most remote and demanding environments, from the Canadian Arctic to overseas deployments.
ATCO Frontec