JOB TITLE: Facilities Maintenance Technician / Technical Trainer
LOCATION: North Bay, Ontario
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret
REPORTS TO: Facilities Maintenance Manager
HOURS: 37.5
About Nasittuq
Nasittuq is a proudly Canadian company supporting critical operations across Canada's North. Guided by our core values of Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive while making a meaningful contribution.
Where You Will Be Working
Nasittuq supports operations across the North Warning System (NWS), a network of remote sites located throughout Canada's Arctic. Based in North Bay, Ontario, you will provide technical expertise and training that supports the reliability, maintenance, and operational readiness of critical infrastructure and facilities systems across Canada's North.
In keeping with our commitment to northern communities and Indigenous employment, priority consideration will be given to qualified Inuit beneficiaries, including those enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Inuvialuit Final Agreement, and Nunatsiavut Land Claims Agreement. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
Why This Role?
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with training and development responsibilities. You will play a key role in supporting and developing Facilities Maintenance Technicians while contributing to the operation and sustainment of critical northern infrastructure. Whether delivering technical instruction, troubleshooting complex systems, or supporting field operations, your expertise will directly impact mission success across the North Warning System.
What You'll Do:
• Provide technical support and subject matter expertise to Facilities Maintenance Technicians, engineering teams, and operational personnel across the North Warning System.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex equipment and system failures while identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the maintenance, inspection, and repair of facility systems including power generation, diesel engines, electrical distribution, HVAC systems, water and wastewater systems, and fire detection and suppression systems.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance technical training programs based on operational requirements, equipment upgrades, and industry best practices.
• Create and update training materials, including presentations, technical manuals, practical exercises, worksheets, and reference guides.
• Deliver technical training through classroom instruction, webinars, workshops, hands-on learning activities, and one-on-one coaching sessions.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and provide recommendations to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle performance.
• Assist with facility system installations, upgrades, modifications, investigations, and special projects.
• Support Operations and Sustainment Engineering teams by conducting inspections, system assessments, maintenance reviews, and field investigations.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance on diesel engines and associated facility equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, incident reports, technical documentation, and asset information within the maintenance management system.
• Coordinate system downtime activities and verify operational readiness following maintenance and repair activities.
• Promote compliance with safety, environmental, security, and quality management requirements.
• Travel to North Warning System sites across Northern Canada to provide technical support, inspections, training, and maintenance assistance as required.
Who You Are:
CREDENTIALS:
• Completion of a post-secondary program in Electromechanical Systems or a recognized Electrical or Mechanical trade certification.
• Canadian Forces military technical equivalent qualifications may be considered.
• Valid Class G Driver's Licence or provincial/territorial equivalent.
• CFAA Certification or eligibility to obtain certification is considered an asset.
• Standard First Aid with CPR certification is considered an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum five years of experience working in a commercial, industrial, facilities maintenance, utilities, telecommunications, defence, or infrastructure environment.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, HVAC, diesel generation, or building systems.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs is considered a strong asset.
• Experience supporting remote sites, critical infrastructure, or operational
SKILLS:
• Strong knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, diesel engine, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, wastewater, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, specifications, and maintenance documentation.
• Proficiency using commercial diagnostic equipment, testing instruments, and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong communication, presentation, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Experience with Maximo, PLC systems, SCADA systems, or computerized maintenance management systems is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel regularly to remote northern locations and work in physically demanding environments when required.
• Please note that employment at North Warning System is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining a Secret Level Security Clearance.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension contributions (5%).
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule based in North Bay, Ontario.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, certifications, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Meaningful Work: Support critical infrastructure and contribute directly to Canada's aerospace surveillance and northern operations mission.
Qualified and interested candidates, please apply!
Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.
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ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.
Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ!
Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!
We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
