Heavy Duty Mechanic

Company Description Matrix Camps, Logistics and Aviation is a national company supporting projects in every active exploration region of Canada. With more than 150 years of combined experience, the team provides integrated planning, logistics, camp rentals and construction, and best-in-class camp management. Services include aviation management, ice strips and runways, communications, expediting, fuel cache management, and snowcat operations, all delivered with a strong focus on health and safety. Matrix is recognized as an industry leader in safety and operational excellence, offering comprehensive support to clients working in remote and challenging environments.

Role Description The Heavy Duty Mechanic role is a full-time, on-site position based in Nisku, AB. The mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty equipment and vehicles used in camp, logistics, and aviation support operations. Day-to-day tasks include performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, completing service reports, and ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and compliant with company and regulatory standards. The role also involves working with operations teams to prioritize repairs, ordering or sourcing parts as needed, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area. Occasional travel to remote sites may be required to support field operations and respond to urgent maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and technical skills, including experience diagnosing and repairing engines, hydraulics, drivetrains, and heavy-duty mobile equipment.
• Proficiency with tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance procedures for trucks, loaders, snowcats, and other off-road or industrial machinery.
• Solid understanding of workplace health and safety practices, with the ability to follow lockout/tagout, hazard assessment, and safe work procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance documentation, and to complete clear service records and reports.
• Effective problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, operations-focused environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, operators, and logistics staff.
• Completion of a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or equivalent apprenticeship, or Red Seal certification, is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record; experience working in remote or industrial settings is considered an advantage.