Facilities Technician

Facilities Crew TechnicianJoin Nasittuq for a unique and rewarding experience!

Nasittuq provides Operation & Maintenance services for the North Warning System (NWS), a joint Canada-United States early-warning radar system with 47 sites located across Northern Canada. We operate out of a Control Centre and Support Centre in North Bay, ON, with our Contract Management Office in Ottawa, ON.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the NWSCC Operations Supervisor, the Facilities Crew Technician is responsible for monitoring the status of and remotely controlling NWS site equipment. Key responsibilities include:

• Remotely assisting in the maintenance of power generation, diesel engines, electrical distribution, HVAC systems, intrusion alarms, and fire alarm/suppression systems.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and correcting system faults; changing equipment parameters and configurations as needed.
• Reviewing corrective maintenance work requests and assessing priority, feasibility, and estimation.
• Liaising with 22 Wing System Maintenance (SM) to authorize system downtime and verify the operational status of equipment.
• Maintaining accurate Equipment Status Reports and notifying relevant parties of site emergencies, outages, or incidents.

Secondary Duties

• Providing guidance and training to Facilities Maintenance Technicians (FMT) and other personnel on procedures and techniques.
• Analyzing equipment failures and recommending corrective actions.
• Participating in installation planning and maintaining performance/maintenance records.
• Conducting environmental, safety, and quality checks to support a safe workplace.

Who You AreQualifications:

Education:

• Postsecondary diploma in an electromechanical field or equivalent Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) qualifications (QL5).
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with electromechanical systems.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance or similar roles.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Expertise in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and structural systems.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and manuals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under a 7x24 shift environment.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and work management systems.

Other Requirements:

• Must already hold or be eligible to obtain a Level II (Secret) Clearance approved by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate.

Why Join Us?

• Rotation & Overtime: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation, with overtime paid at 1.5x your base rate for extra hours worked. Paid travel days and all travel costs covered.
• Living Arrangements: Private accommodations with prepared meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational options (exercise equipment, pool, shuffleboard).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employer-matched pension plan (up to 5%).
• Additional Perks: Arctic clothing provided for safety, annual safety footwear allowance of $175, and a $500 referral bonus for bringing in qualified colleagues.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training opportunities to support certifications and skills development, with reasonable costs covered.
• Vacation Pay: Generous vacation pay increasing with tenure (e.g., 6% for under five years, 8% for over ten years).
• Northern Living Allowance: Biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities

Inclusivity and Priority Hiring

Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be given priority hiring.

We provide accommodations during all stages of the hiring process. If contacted for the selection process, please let us know if you require any accommodations.

We appreciate your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you have experience in any of the following roles or fields, we encourage you to apply:

• Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Powerplant Technician
• Diesel Mechanic
• HVAC Technician
• Electromechanical Technologist
• Canadian Armed Forces Technicians (or equivalent military roles)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $48.20 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you able to pass a secret level security clearance with the RCMP?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-12-02