Labourer

Role Overview

Nasittuq Corporation is hiring a Labourer for a unionized rotational assignment supporting remote long-range radar installations across Canada. This role follows a six-weeks-on, six-weeks-off schedule and is based at Arctic Bay, Nunavut, with work carried out at remote radar sites.

About the Organization

Nasittuq Corporation, named from an Inuktitut term meaning “looking out from the highest point,” is responsible for operating and maintaining the North Warning System. This joint Canada-US radar network spans 47 sites across Northern Canada and is supported by a strong focus on Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility.

What You Will Be Doing

• Handling the loading and unloading of cargo, tools, materials, supplies, and equipment
• Clearing snow and carrying out shoveling work
• Supporting other tradespeople on site as needed
• Helping keep the work area organized and performing general site upkeep
• Completing light painting and basic maintenance tasks
• Refueling vehicles and equipment
• Managing errands and helping process deliveries

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants should preferably have a high school diploma or an equivalent credential. A valid driver’s licence is required, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain Reliability-level security clearance. Prior experience in a fast-moving environment is preferred, along with background in labourer-type work, customer service, or a similar field.

Skills, Knowledge, and Work Style

• Understanding of basic safety rules and practices
• Clear and effective communication
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexibility to switch between tasks and work locations
• Comfort working in a small, diverse, team-based environment
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment when required
• Capacity to work in physically demanding conditions and harsh Arctic weather
• Ability to work with limited supervision while still following direction carefully
• Accountability for personal actions and team outcomes
• Problem-solving mindset and openness to practical improvements
• Respectful, collaborative attitude toward others

Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits

This position includes a 48-hour workweek during the six-weeks-on rotation, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the base rate. Travel time is paid for up to two days, and all travel expenses are covered. Accommodation is provided during work rotations and includes meals, Wi-Fi, television, laundry facilities, and recreation amenities.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as an employer-matched pension contribution of up to 5%. Additional support includes Arctic clothing, an annual safety footwear allowance of $175, and a $500 referral bonus for eligible roles. Training for certifications and skill development may also be available, with reasonable expenses covered.

Vacation pay is 6% for employees with less than five years of service and 8% for those with more than five years of service. Employees living in designated northern communities such as Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit may receive an additional biweekly Northern Living Allowance.

Equity and Hiring Preferences

Applicants who are beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be given priority. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify where applicable.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available on request for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Additional Information

This opportunity is intended for candidates who are comfortable working in remote Arctic locations and physically demanding conditions. Applicants who are selected for the next stage will be contacted directly.

Inuktitut and Inuit-language statements included in the original posting convey the preference for Inuit land claim beneficiaries and encourage applicants to identify themselves if eligible.