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Nuna Group of Companies

Heavy civil construction, earthworks, mining contractor

Journeyperson Welder

Full-TimeDeadline 10/9/27
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Geraldton, ON, Canada
In PersonTwo weeks on and two weeks off, with 12-hour days. Fly-in/fly-out travel and accommodation are provided.
Manufacturing & Production OperationsWelding & Metal Fabrication

About the job

Requirements
  • Hold a valid provincial Journeyman Welder Certificate or Red Seal endorsement.
  • Have 3 to 5+ years of hands-on metal fabrication and all-position welding experience on larger industrial heavy equipment used in the mining and earthworks industry, including earthworks, civil construction, and mining.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in metallurgy, heat effects on metals, fit-up tolerances, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Be able to lift heavy materials, often 35–50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in varied shop or field environments.
  • Hold a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
  • Be eligible to work and reside in Canada.
Responsibilities
  • Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding, and submerged arc welding (SAW).
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
  • Operate brazing and soldering equipment.
  • Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and other metal straightening and bending machines.
  • Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.
  • Mentor apprentices and support employee development and training.
  • Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and provide a safe work environment.
  • Complete daily documentation and correspondence between the client and company on crew and equipment performance as described in the applicable contract.
  • Ensure quality assurance and quality control forms and red-line drawing packages are completed properly and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Ensure work orders are completed properly with quality information.
  • Follow standard safety operating procedures.
  • Prioritize and schedule repairs in collaboration with operations and site supervisors.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and mine site policies.

About the company

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Nuna Group of Companies

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Nuna Group of Companies provides heavy civil construction, earthworks, and contract mining services across remote locations in Canada. It plans, mobilizes, and executes large-scale projects—often multi-site and multi-year—with project values frequently exceeding hundreds of millions, using skilled teams (up to 800 people) in challenging environments. The company differentiates itself with a 30+ year track record, the ability to deliver projects over $250M per program, and a strong commitment to Indigenous and local employment across multiple territories. Its goal is to complete high-quality, safe projects efficiently while strengthening Indigenous employment and community relationships and maintaining leadership in resource-company project delivery.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • On 2026-07-21, NACG said Nuna added twenty equipment units in Nunavut.
  • Nuna won Yukon site infrastructure work and three Ontario projects in 2026.
  • Grays Bay Road, Port, and Ring of Fire pipelines create multiyear expansion optionality.

What critics are saying

  • Remote operations expose Nuna to sealift delays, weather shocks, and equipment downtime.
  • Contract concentration in northern mining and infrastructure leaves revenue hostage to project awards.
  • If Grays Bay or Mackenzie Valley stall, Nuna’s growth story collapses.

What makes Nuna Group of Companies unique

  • Majority Inuit-owned, northern contractor operating remote Canadian mines since 1993.
  • Specializes in heavy civil, mining, earthworks, and remediation across inaccessible Arctic sites.
  • Deep logistics moat: sealift-ready fleets and Indigenous employment relationships in Nunavut, Yukon, Ontario.

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Benefits

  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Wellness Program
  • Company Social Events