Facilities Maintenance Technician - Oil Burner Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician - Oil Burner Technician, North Warning System Location: Various Northern Sites across the Arctic Type: Unionized, Rotational Position (4 weeks on, 4 weeks off)

Nasittuq Corporation operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada. This isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to cultivate your career, challenge yourself, and contribute to the safety and security of the continent.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in maintaining NWS systems, focusing on heating/boiler/incinerator systems and other Facilities systems.
• Perform annual preventive maintenance on heating systems at Long Range Radar (LRR) sites.
• Analyze equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support design changes to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Provide feedback to Sustainment Services on maintenance tasks, minor modifications, and additional projects.
• Maintain performance and maintenance records on equipment.
• Document and update facilities files related to the work management system, work plans, field/incident reports, and data analysis.
• Respond to emergency situations, such as unexpected failures.
• Assist in installing and maintaining heating and water/sewage systems.
• Conduct environmental, safety, and quality audits, ensuring a healthy and safe workplace.

Who You Are:

Credentials:

• Valid Trade Certificate, Oil Burner Technician (OBT2 or OBT1).
• Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Experience developing and conducting technical training is an asset.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of heating systems and structural components, with the ability to interpret drawings and manuals.
• Proficiency with tools and test equipment for troubleshooting Facilities systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Maximo.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level A certification (valid).
• Valid Class 'G' driver’s license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• Must already hold or be eligible for a Level II (Secret) Clearance, approved by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate.
• Comfortable working in colder climates and a 4-week on/4-week off rotation schedule.

Why Join Us?

• Rotation & Overtime: Rotational schedule with overtime at 1.5x your base rate, and all travel costs covered.
• Living Arrangements: Private accommodations, meals, Wi-Fi, and recreational options provided.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension plan (up to 5%).
• Additional Perks: Arctic clothing provided, annual safety footwear allowance, and a $500 referral bonus.
• Career Growth: Training opportunities for certifications and skills development.
• Vacation Pay: Increasing with tenure (e.g., 6% for under five years, 8% for over ten years).

Priority Consideration:

• Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. We encourage applicants to self-identify.
• Nasittuq provides accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us if you need any adjustments.

Candidates with experience as the following are encouraged to apply:

• Oil Burner Technician, Boiler Mechanic, HVAC Technician, or related roles.

Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!