Heavy Equipment Operator - North Warning System - 6 Weeks On / 6 Weeks Off - FIFO
Nasittuq Corporation is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support operations at its Logistics Support Site in Iqaluit, Nunavut. This permanent, rotational position follows a 6-week on / 6-week off schedule with 48-hour workweeks, paid travel days, and full travel coverage. Private accommodations with meals, Wi-Fi, laundry, and recreation are provided. Operators will maintain roads, runways, and grounds using various heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, and graders. This FIFO remote camp job also includes assistance with maintenance, fueling, and sealift logistics.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
Operators are responsible for maintaining safe and functional site infrastructure and equipment:
- Operate heavy equipment (dozers, loaders, graders, trucks, dump trucks, forklifts)
- Maintain roads, gravel surfaces, runways, and grounds
- Perform pre-use vehicle inspections and document maintenance routines
- Assist with mobile equipment maintenance and repairs
- Conduct vehicle cleaning, fuel dips, fuel transfers, and support sealift delivery
Requirements
Candidates must have proper licenses, equipment training, and field experience:
- Licensed Heavy Equipment Operator with Air Brake (DZ) certification
- Valid Class G driver's license
- Safe Backing course required for GFE MSE operators
- Authorization needed for airside vehicle operation on runways or ramps
- Experience operating loaders, dozers, graders, and dump trucks
- Experience or training with trailer hauling
Perks and Benefits
This rotational HEO role offers a competitive package and remote camp perks:
- Hourly wage of $31.64 to $39.56
- 6/6 rotation with 48-hour workweeks and 1.5x overtime pay
- Paid travel days (up to 2) and full travel coverage
- Private accommodations with meals, Wi-Fi, laundry, and recreational amenities
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Employer-matched pension plan (up to 5%)
- Arctic gear and $175 annual safety footwear allowance
- $500 employee referral bonus
- Training and certification support with reimbursed expenses
- Vacation pay: 6% (<5 years); 8% (5+ years)
- Northern living allowance for eligible employees in Iqaluit
Worksite/Project
North Warning System
The North Warning System (NWS) is a network of long- and short-range radar stations that spans across Canada’s Arctic and northern regions, designed to monitor and detect potential aerospace threats approaching North American airspace. Operated through a partnership between the Canadian Armed Forces and the United States, the NWS plays a vital role in continental defense under NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command). The system includes dozens of unmanned radar sites and regional support facilities across Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Labrador. Operations and maintenance have been supported by contractors such as Nasittuq Corporation, which provides essential services including radar maintenance, logistics, transportation, fuel delivery, and remote monitoring. The North Warning System is a cornerstone of Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and aerospace defense strategy, offering long-term employment and technical roles in some of the most remote and challenging environments in the country.
North Warning SystemEmployer Hiring
Nasittuq Corporation
Nasittuq Corporation is a majority Inuit-owned company specializing in technical site services and facility management solutions across Canada's Arctic. Established in 2000, Nasittuq has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services in remote and challenging environments. The company provides in-service support and maintenance for critical infrastructure, including the North Warning System (NWS) and Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert in Nunavut. Nasittuq's operations encompass a wide range of services such as building maintenance, airfield operations, logistics, fuel management, and environmental protection. Committed to fostering Inuit participation, Nasittuq offers training and development programs aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Inuit communities. With a focus on operational excellence and community engagement, Nasittuq continues to play a vital role in supporting Canada's northern sovereignty and security.
Nasittuq Corporation