Heavy Equipment Operator - Ellesmere Island Operations - Fly In/Out - 2 Month Rotations
ATCO Frontec is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to join its team in Eureka, NU. This role involves operating heavy machinery for construction, maintenance, and material handling work in a remote Arctic environment. The position follows an 8 weeks on, 8 weeks off rotation, requiring experience with a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and snow plows. The successful candidate will have a valid Heavy Equipment Operator certification and experience working in extreme weather conditions.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining heavy machinery in remote construction and maintenance operations.
- Operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and graders.
- Perform excavation, material handling, and road maintenance tasks.
- Operate snow blowers and plow trucks to clear snow from roads and parking lots.
- Spread or compact road surface materials during road construction.
- Load and unload cargo using heavy equipment.
- Conduct pre-operational checks, clean, lubricate, and refill equipment as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy equipment operation with strong mechanical and safety knowledge.
- Valid Trade Certificate for Heavy Equipment Operator required.
- Valid Class 3 Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Comfortable working in remote and extreme weather conditions.
- Availability to work rotational shifts, including extended hours if necessary.
- Final candidates must pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit-to-work medical test, criminal record check, and Security Clearance Check.
Perks and Benefits
Employees will benefit from structured rotations, competitive pay, and remote work accommodations.
- Camp accommodations and meals provided.
- Competitive hourly wage of $31.50 per hour.
- 8/8 rotation schedule for work-life balance.
- Opportunities for career development in a remote work environment.
- Supportive and team-oriented work culture.
Worksite/Project
Ellesmere Island Operations & Maintenance
ATCO Frontec supports operations at the Eureka Weather Station on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, one of the world's northernmost research stations. Managed by Environment and Climate Change Canada, the facility is vital for Arctic climate studies and atmospheric research. ATCO Frontec provides essential services, including facility maintenance, catering, and logistics, ensuring smooth operations in extreme Arctic conditions. Their responsibilities include infrastructure management, daily oversight, and supplying provisions to sustain research activities. By maintaining this remote facility, ATCO Frontec advances scientific research while ensuring the safety and efficiency of personnel in one of Earth's harshest environments.
Ellesmere Island Operations & MaintenanceEmployer 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