Heavy Equipment Operators - Experienced Arctic Ice Road Operators
- Bathurst Inlet, NU, Canada
$450 - $600/day depending on position, certifications and experience
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Job details
- Pay
- $450 - $600/day depending on position, certifications and experience
- Experience
- 3–5 years of Arctic ice-road experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Heavy Equipment Operators
Location: Remote mining site near Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut Work Schedule: 4 weeks in / 2 weeks out, 12-hour shifts (Seasonal) Camp Accommodations: Provided | Fly-in / Fly-out
MATRIX is seeking Experienced Operators for Arctic Ice Road familiar with ice, land and lake crossings for the construction and maintenance of a northern winter ice road project in Nunavut. This is a 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational position with fully remote camp accommodations.
Available positions
- Multi-Operators (ldozer, grader, excavators)
- Loaders
- Snowcat Operators
- Water Truck Drivers
- Fuel Truck Drivers
Key qualifications and requirements
- Minimum: Proven Arctic ice-road experience over ice, land and lake crossings, including demonstrated success navigating seasonal routes and associated hazards
- Prior heavy equipment operation experience on Arctic ice roads (role-specific as applicable)
- Must provide all current training certifications and sign-offs relevant to your role (see mandatory vs. optional below)
- Ability to work in remote northern conditions and live in remote camp environments
- Valid operator licenses appropriate to the role (e.g., CDL or provincial equivalents for drivers; equipment-specific certifications for operators)
- Strong safety mindset and commitment to risk management
- Ability to work rotating shifts (including nights) and be away from home for extended periods
- Pre-employment clearance requirements may apply, including medical, criminal background checks, and drug & alcohol testing
Preferred licensing & certifications
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification or documented, proven relevant experience
- 3–5 years of Arctic ice-road experience
- Prior experience working in a remote camp setting
What we offer
- Competitive wages
- $450 - $600/day depending on position, certifications and experience
- Fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) 4/2 rotations to various Canadian remote locations
We thank you for your interest, only candidates with previous experience working on ice roads will be considered.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operators are responsible for the construction and maintenance of northern winter ice roads, including navigating ice, land, and lake crossings. They must operate various heavy equipment such as dozers, graders, excavators, and trucks while adhering to strict safety protocols in a remote environment.
Requirements
Candidates must have proven Arctic ice-road experience and hold relevant operator licenses or certifications. The role requires the ability to work in remote northern conditions and live in camp environments for extended rotational periods.
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Arctic ice road navigation
- Dozer operation
- Grader operation
- Excavator operation
- Loader operation
- Snowcat operation
- Water truck driving
- Fuel truck driving
- Risk management
- Safety mindset
- Remote camp living
Benefits
- Camp accommodations
- Fly-in / Fly-out
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Transportation
- Energy
Keywords
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Arctic Ice Road
- Mining
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Dozer
- Grader
- Excavator
- Loader
- Snowcat
- Water Truck
- Fuel Truck
- FIFO
- Rotational
- Safety
- Risk Management
- CDL
- Certification
- Remote Camp