NEW WAGE: $80 per hour

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Our client, the Hamlet of Gjoa Haven is a northern municipality investing significantly in public infrastructure. We are hiring a Senior Heavy Equipment & Automotive Mechanic (Working Shop Lead) to oversee our shop and ensure our municipal fleet remains safe, reliable, and well maintained. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced mechanic who leads by example and is confident working on both heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles. Experience repairing CAT heavy equipment is essential.

Permanent, Full-Time Position

Key Responsibilities

- Perform hands-on diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, commercial trucks, and light-duty municipal vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems using electronic diagnostic software and manufacturer-specific tools.
- Service and maintain municipal fleet assets, including CAT heavy equipment, water and sewage trucks, Freightliner and Western Star trucks, and light-duty vehicles.
- Oversee daily shop operations, including work prioritization, preventative maintenance scheduling, and parts planning.
- Supervise, mentor, and train apprentices, trainees, and mechanics while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
- Work collaboratively with operators and the Public Works team to support reliable municipal operations.

Qualifications





- Journeyperson or Red Seal certification as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician.
- Journeyperson or Red Seal certification as an Automotive Service Technician, or equivalent automotive experience.
- Five or more years of supervisory experience overseeing mechanics or maintenance staff.
- Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles, including municipal fleet assets.
- Experience with electronic diagnostic software and manufacturer-specific tools.
- Robust communication, organization, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver’s liscence.
- Willingness to live and work in a remote northern community.

Compensation - WAGE INCREASED

- $80.00 per hour, plus applicable Northern/Settlement Allowance and VTA.
- Shared housing provided by the employer in Gjoa Haven.
- Employer-paid flights to and from Gjoa Haven.
- Support for transporting personal belongings to Gjoa Haven.
- Additional employer-paid trips, subject to operational needs and approval.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Will you be willing to relocate to a remote northern setting with an employer-provided relocation package?
- This role is open to Red Seal Mechanics from a Heavy Equipment Technician program. Please indicate your current certification status and your experience working with heavy equipment?

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Heavy Equipment & Automotive Mechanic (Working Shop Lead) (Canada)
🏢 Impact HR
📍 Canada