Heavy Equipment Operators - Experienced Arctic Ice Road Operators
Apply on company site View on the company's website
Posted on the company's own website.
Can I apply?
- On-site
- Work permit not stated
- $450–$600 CAD/day
Seasonal fly-in/fly-out roles at a remote mining site near Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut, on a 4-weeks-in / 2-weeks-out rotation with 12-hour shifts and camp accommodation provided.
Pay is $450–$600 per day depending on position, certifications and experience. Currency is not stated in the posting; CAD is assumed from the Canadian location.
Minimum requirement: proven Arctic ice-road experience. Applicants must also hold valid operator licences and provide all training certifications, and pre-employment medical, background and drug testing may apply.
Can I apply? Only if you have documented Arctic ice-road experience and the required licences; the posting says only candidates with previous ice-road experience will be considered.
From the posting
- locations
ATS location: Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
- employment types
Work Schedule: 4 weeks in / 2 weeks out, 12-hour shifts (Seasonal)
- workplace
Camp Accommodations: Provided | Fly-in / Fly-out
- salary
$450 - $600/day depending on position, certifications and experience
- job function
Heavy Equipment Operators
- role family
for the construction and maintenance of a northern winter ice road project in Nunavut
- skills
Multi-Operators (ldozer, grader, excavators)
- skills
Valid operator licenses appropriate to the role (e.g., CDL or provincial equivalents for drivers; equipment-specific certifications for operators)
- skills
Strong safety mindset and commitment to risk management
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
Requirements 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
Benefits 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.
Seen on
- workable — apply.workable.com