Whabouchi Mine - Equipment Operators and Trades - Quebec FIFO Camp Jobs
Nemaska Lithium is actively recruiting skilled trades professionals for its Whabouchi Mine in Nemiscau, Baie-James, Quebec. As part of Quebec’s emerging battery supply chain, the mine operates on a fly-in/fly-out basis with a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation. Employees benefit from 12-hour shifts, full camp accommodations, and round-trip flights provided. Current hiring efforts focus on roles in infrastructure maintenance and heavy equipment operation.
Open positions include:
- Building Mechanic
Maintain HVAC systems and ensure safe building operations across the site. Requires a diploma in electromechanics or building mechanics, relevant licenses, and industrial experience. - Heavy Equipment Operator
Operate loaders, graders, dozers, and other machinery to support mine development. Candidates should have a DEP in equipment operation, 10+ years of experience, and valid Class 1/5 licenses.
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Benefits and Features
Both positions come with a robust benefits package designed to support employee health, security, and quality of life in remote FIFO roles.
- 14 days on / 14 days off rotation with 12-hour shifts
- Fly-in/fly-out travel to Nemiscau, Baie-James
- Camp accommodations and meals provided
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- Flexible group insurance plans
- Employer-matched retirement savings plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program with telemedicine
- Opportunities to support Quebec’s lithium supply chain and green energy transition
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Whabouchi Mine
The Whabouchi Mine, located near Nemiscau in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of northern Québec, is one of the richest high-purity lithium spodumene deposits in North America. Owned and operated by Nemaska Lithium, the mine forms a key part of a vertically integrated operation, with raw spodumene from the site destined for conversion into battery-grade lithium hydroxide at the company’s processing facility in Bécancour, Québec. As of 2025, the Whabouchi site is in the construction phase, with full production planned to coincide with the completion of the Bécancour plant. The project has secured all major environmental and regulatory approvals, including those under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and federal environmental legislation. Nemaska Lithium is expected to hire for a wide range of positions as the project advances. Future opportunities are anticipated in operations, trades, production, environmental monitoring, site administration, and support services.
Whabouchi MineEmployer Hiring
Nemaska Lithium
Nemaska Lithium is a Canadian company specializing in the production of high-purity lithium hydroxide, a key material used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Headquartered in Bécancour, Quebec, the company operates the Whabouchi Mine in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory and is constructing a large-scale conversion facility in Bécancour. The company’s vertically integrated model—from spodumene extraction at Whabouchi to refining at its Bécancour plant—positions it as a key player in North America’s battery supply chain. The Bécancour facility, powered by hydroelectricity, is the first of its kind in Canada and will produce lithium hydroxide using environmentally responsible processes. Nemaska Lithium is jointly owned by Investissement Québec and Livent Corporation, combining strong public sector support with global lithium expertise. The project is expected to generate hundreds of full-time jobs in areas such as mining operations, chemical processing, instrumentation, electrical work, logistics, and administration—making Nemaska Lithium a major source of skilled employment in Quebec’s growing clean energy economy.
Nemaska LithiumAvailable Job Positions
Apply today with Nemaska Lithium for FIFO jobs at Whabouchi Mine in Quebec. Now hiring skilled operators and mechanics with full camp support, rotation schedules, and excellent benefits.