Nunavut Airport Services is looking to hire a Full Time Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic based in Iqaluit or on a rotational basis. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic ensures uninterrupted service at the airport by maintaining and repairing all airport owned mobile equipment, including firefighting vehicles, airfield snow removal equipment, grounds maintenance equipment, light vehicles, and stationary equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and inspections of heavy and light equipment: performing inspections of fluid levels, brakes, drive line, suspension, front end, and attachments for failure, wear or damage. Conduct regular scheduled maintenance: oil change and lube, rebuild airport sweepers brooms, engine repairs, plow blade replacements, tire replacements. Diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns: hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and tires. Weld, fabricate, and modify new and existing equipment, including modifications and updates to improve equipment performance or lifespan, using presses, grinders, MIG, ARC, and acetylene equipment. Manufacture tools and equipment such as frames, supports, brackets, etc.; Outfit new equipment: installation of radios, lighting equipment, pneumatic control devices, etc. Coordinates and completes work orders for both preventative and demand maintenance, trouble shoots, and repairs vehicles and heavy equipment as identified in the NASL fleet plan. Required to perform minor body repair works including painting. Participates in safety meetings and training programs required for secure airport operations.



Other tasks as required by the Shop Forman/Heavy Duty Mechanic or Services Director. 5 years’ previous experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Education in a post-secondary, community college, or trade program for Heavy Equipment Mechanic. HDET Interprovincial Journeyman Red Seal Certificate is Mandatory. Demonstrated experience with repair on vehicle software, hand tools, electrical test equipment, hydraulic test equipment, air conditioning, precision measuring instruments, metal lathe, brake lathe, hydraulic press, metal shear, heavy equipment and light vehicle hoists, ARC, MIG, and acetylene welding equipment. Aptitude to analyze mechanical diagnostics, and mechanical problem solving. Basic computer programs: MS office suite, Experience with a computerized maintenance management system is considered an asset Ability to work shift work and be on-call outside of normal shift schedule. Candidates must have the ability to work shift work and be on-call outside of normal shift schedule. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card and Clear Criminal Record Check Nunavut Airport Services Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified applicants experiencing barriers to equity to self-identify in their application. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. #

📌 Journeyman Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Canada)
🏢 Winnipeg Airports Authority
📍 Canada