Power Plant Mechanic - Canadian Forces Station Alert - 8 Weeks On / 8 Weeks Off - FIFO
Nasittuq Corporation is seeking a Power Plant Mechanic specializing in diesel generation systems to join their team at CFS Alert in Nunavut, the northernmost permanently inhabited location on Earth. This fly-in, fly-out camp position follows an 8-week on, 8-week off schedule and includes paid travel from anywhere in Canada, private accommodations, and meals. The role involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of Caterpillar diesel engines, generators, and auxiliary power equipment, supporting critical Department of National Defence infrastructure.
Position
Field
Trades & TechniciansWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
Maintain diesel-based power systems for critical Arctic operations at CFS Alert:
- Operate, maintain, and repair diesel engines, generators, and power equipment
- Conduct shop inspections, preventative maintenance, and test-runs
- Maintain logs and documentation on generator and auxiliary power operations
- Respond to breakdowns and emergency situations
- Perform diagnostics and corrective repairs on Caterpillar co-generator systems
Requirements
Candidates must meet technical and logistical readiness for remote Arctic deployment:
- Certified Diesel Mechanic with specialization in Caterpillar systems
- Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on experience
- Ability to conduct maintenance on generators, APUs, UPSs, and auxiliary systems
- Eligible for RELIABILITY security clearance and pre-employment medical
- Valid passport for travel through Thule, Greenland
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and strong teamwork skills
Perks and Benefits
This remote rotational role offers high compensation and full camp-based benefits:
- Hourly wage of $52.18 to $54.92
- 8/8 rotation with 48-hour workweeks and overtime opportunities
- $27/day Isolation Allowance for every on-site day
- Paid travel from any location in Canada
- Private accommodations and complimentary meals on site
- Full medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- 6% vacation pay on each paycheck
- Employer pension matching up to 6%
- Access to on-site recreation facilities
- Unionized environment with strong workplace support
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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