Heavy Duty Mechanic - Northwestel Project - Fly In/Out - M F Rotations
ATCO Frontec is hiring a Diesel Heavy Duty Mechanic (Power Generation Technician) to join the NorthwesTel project team in Whitehorse, YT. This role involves performing scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel generators, responding to unscheduled repairs, and troubleshooting generator systems in remote locations. The successful candidate will travel regularly by truck and helicopter to remote sites in northern British Columbia and must be comfortable working independently in challenging environments.
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Responsibilities
The Diesel Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing diesel generators and power systems.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel generators.
- Respond to unscheduled repairs and emergency generator failures.
- Install generators and related equipment as needed.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electronic engine controllers.
- Repair and maintain various equipment associated with remote diesel power generation.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in diesel generator maintenance and power systems.
- Red Seal certification as a Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or Electrician.
- 5-7 years of experience as a mechanic or in a similar setting.
- Ability to work independently in remote locations.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must be able to travel by truck and helicopter to remote sites in northern BC.
- Final candidates must pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit-to-work medical test, and criminal record check.
Perks and Benefits
Employees will benefit from working in a specialized maintenance role with travel opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on a critical telecommunications infrastructure project.
- Regular travel to remote locations.
- Monday to Friday schedule with possible on-call work.
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
Worksite/Project
NorthwesTel Operations & Maintenance
The NorthwesTel Project is a major telecommunications initiative aimed at expanding high-speed internet access across Northern Canada, particularly in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. It focuses on growing fiber-optic networks, integrating low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services, and completing the Canada North Fibre Loop, a 3,857-kilometer network that enhances connectivity and ensures redundancy in remote areas. With over 95% of households now able to access reliable broadband, the project helps bridge the digital divide, support economic growth, and improve essential services. A key milestone is the planned acquisition of NorthwesTel by Sixty North Unity, a consortium of Indigenous organizations, making it the world's largest Indigenous-owned telecom provider. This transition is a major step toward economic reconciliation while ensuring modern telecommunications infrastructure remains accessible and sustainable for Northern communities.
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ATCO Frontec
ATCO Frontec is a leading provider of remote workforce accommodations, camp management, and facility maintenance services across Canada, North America, and the Arctic. With decades of expertise in remote site operations, modular infrastructure, and emergency response services, ATCO Frontec supports industries such as mining, energy, infrastructure, and defense. The company delivers turnkey camp solutions, including lodging, catering, housekeeping, and security services, ensuring safe, comfortable, and efficient workforce housing in challenging environments. ATCO Frontec's notable projects include Two Rivers Lodge for BC Hydro's Site C Clean Energy Project, Teck Elk Valley Lodge, BHP Jansen Discovery Lodge, and Resolute Bay Arctic Operations, as well as long-term involvement in the North Warning System and mobile health unit deployments. With a strong focus on sustainability, logistics efficiency, and remote infrastructure support, ATCO Frontec continues to be a trusted partner in large-scale workforce housing and operational support projects across Canada.
ATCO Frontec