Maintenance Clerk - CFS Alert - 8 Weeks On / 8 Weeks Off - FIFO
Nasittuq Corporation is hiring a Maintenance Clerk to support administrative and supply operations at CFS Alert, the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement in the world. Located on Ellesmere Island, this fly-in, fly-out position operates on an 8-week on / 8-week off schedule with 40-hour workweeks, private accommodations, and provided meals. The role involves coordinating work orders, managing material and equipment logistics, and maintaining technical documentation. A daily isolation allowance, overtime opportunities, and a full benefits package are included.
Position
Field
Labour & SupportWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Maintenance Clerk handles administrative and logistical coordination for vehicle and transport operations:
- Support PMI planning and scheduling with Transport Supervisor
- Manage repair work orders in DRMIS system
- Track and report on spare parts, tooling, and material inventories
- Maintain technical reference libraries and DND documentation
- Order and coordinate materials through DRMIS and FMS systems
- Optimize bulk shipments to reduce logistical effort
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities
Requirements
Applicants must be organized, adaptable, and familiar with logistics or maintenance systems:
- High-level administrative skills in a maintenance or logistics setting
- Experience with DRMIS and FMS systems preferred
- Ability to track and verify technical documents and material records
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to work remotely for extended periods in Arctic conditions
- Nunavut Inuit Beneficiaries are strongly encouraged to apply
Perks and Benefits
Nasittuq offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits for this rotational camp-based role:
- Hourly wage of $35.91 to $37.80
- 8 weeks on / 8 weeks off fly-in, fly-out schedule
- Daily isolation allowance of $27 per day
- 40-hour workweeks with overtime opportunities
- Private accommodations and complimentary meals provided
- Full medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- Up to 6% employer-matched pension contribution
- Access to recreational amenities on site
- Development programs and career support for Nunavut Inuit Beneficiaries
- Inclusive, unionized workplace with equity-focused hiring
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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