Heavy Duty Mechanic (4th year apprentice)

ATCO Frontec is a market leader providing facilities management, camp services, workforce lodging solutions, operational support services and disaster and emergency management for a diverse range of clients. We are a service-based organization made up of great people who work hard to get the job done and deliver excellence in the communities where we work and live.

Working on a rotation of 8 weeks on/4 weeks off, 6 days a week, with all travel paid.

Description: ATCO Frontec is seeking a Heavy Duty Red Seal Mechanic to join our Site Services department in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. The Mechanic is responsible for the repair, overhaul, maintenance and service of a wide variety of equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Repairs, overhauls, maintains, and services diesel powered vehicles, heavy trucks, heavy construction equipment, graders, dump trucks, and excavators
• Fabricates, constructs, installs, and repairs equipment and machinery
• Diagnoses equipment problems and determines repairs needed
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• May be called upon to operate other equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification is required
• A valid class 3 drivers license is required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Able to manage time and make decisions in a fast paced environment
• Able to weld, gas and AC/DC is a strong asset
• Experience working in a remote environment is considered an asset
• Strong commitment to follow workplace safety requirements and procedures
• Able to perform a physically strenuous and demanding job i.e. lifting, pulling and
• Must be prepared to work in extreme weather conditions

Compensation:

• Base wage: $35/hr (apprentice rate) $40-45/hr (Red Seal) + opportunity for overtime
• 6% Vacation Pay
• Benefits (including dental)
• Pension
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit to work medical test and criminal record check.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance Check.