Skilled Labourer

Who We Are:

ATCO Frontec provides facilities management, remote operations, infrastructure, construction, and defence support services across Canada and internationally. We partner with government, Indigenous, industrial, commercial, and defence clients to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative solutions in both urban and remote environments. Our success is built on operational excellence, strong client relationships, and the expertise of our people.

Description:

ATCO Frontec is seeking temporary Skilled Labourers to join our Operations team in Nunavut. The Skilled Labourer is an essential member of our operations team assisting other experienced construction or trades staff with activities at the various work sites.

The temporary positions are based on either a 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off work rotation, or a 2 months on, 2 weeks off work rotation with travel and accommodations included.

Where We Work and Live:

ATCO Frontec has been operating in Resolute Bay since 1970 and have a long history of providing services in the North. The ATCO Frontec team in Resolute Bay provides logistics services for various Northern Government and private sector initiatives, including support and maintenance for the Polar Continental Shelf Program, the Resolute Bay Weather Observation, and the operation, maintenance and distribution of fuel for the hamlet and the Resolute Bay airport. The project team also provides logistics and operational support to initiatives in surrounding communities including Eureka and Grise Fiord. With a wide range of resources and experience, the Resolute Bay team can handle any operation in one of the most hostile climates in Canada. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance support to the Site Services team 

• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment

• Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment

• Manual excavation and trenching using hand and air operated tools

• Load and unload cargo and construction materials, and move materials to work areas using skid steers, loaders and pickup trucks 

• Erect and dismantle, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites 

• Safe operation of hand and power tools

• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role operating machinery would be considered an asset

• Strong commitment to follow workplace safety requirements and procedures

• Able to perform a physically strenuous and demanding job i.e. lifting, pulling and 

• Must be prepared to work in extreme weather conditions

• Experience working in a remote environment is considered an asset

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Able to read drawings and blueprints

• Ability to build and work in a team environment is crucial along with a strong commitment to personal and team safety

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion and successful passing of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit to work medical test, and criminal record check. Final candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance Check.

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