NASL - Heavy Equipment Operator

The Organization

In collaboration with our consortium partner, Arctic Infrastructure Partners, Nunavut Airport Services LTD provides Airport Management, Airport Operations, Facility Maintenance and Technical Services for the Iqaluit International Airport.

Under a 30-year Public Private Partnership (P3 or PPP) concession with the Government of Nunavut, Arctic Infrastructure Partners is contracted to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the expansion and redevelopment of the Iqaluit International Airport.

Although more commonplace on the international stage, this is the first and only completed airport PPP project in Canada. And as part of this project, Iqaluit International Airport also became the first ISO 9001 Quality Management System accredited airport operation in Canada.

The Opportunity

Nunavut Airport Services is looking to hire a Full Time Heavy Equipment Operator based in Iqaluit.  The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner, supporting NASL in the task of operating and maintaining the Iqaluit International Airport.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating heavy equipment:
  • Regular Truck
  • Dump Truck with plow and wing and/or sweeper attachment/Trailor
  • Loader
  • Snow blower
  • Trackless with plow, sweeper and sander attachment
  • Grader (optional)
  • Chemical truck
• Snow removal tasks – both manual and supported by machinery
• FOD (Foreign object debris) removal
• Support heavy equipment mechanic
• Maintain and repairfence, runway surface and paint
• Participate at safety and trainings course required for airport operations (e.g. Certificate of proficiency in Radio, Airport Airside Vehicle Operator Permit)
• Other tasks as required by the Associate Airport Operations Manager

Selection Criteria Include:

• Must posses or being capable of to receive within 3 months of employment the Transport Canada Security Clearance for International Airports
• 2+ years’ experience
• Ability to operate with minimum supervision
• Ability to be a team player
• Valid Class 3 drivers license with airbrake (Q endorsement)
• Radio License
• Operation of Heavy Equipment
• Airside Vehicle Operators Permit

Working Conditions:

• This position will be stationed in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
• Candidates must have the ability to work shift work and be on-call outside of normal shift schedule.
• Must be able to function in a multi-faceted, diversified operating environment
• Must be able to function in extreme weather conditions (arctic weather -40 and below)
• Must be able and willing to work extended hours.

Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card.

Nunavut Airport Services Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified applicants experiencing barriers to equity to self-identify in their application. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.