Sanajiksanut - Heavy Equipment Operator (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnicoeagle (agnicoeagle.taleo.net) · Nunavut · First seen 2026-11-06

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  • Full-time
  • On-site
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Heavy equipment operator role (fly-in fly-out) for AEM's Energy & Infrastructure department at Meadowbank and Meliadine sites in Nunavut.

The position is reserved for Nunavut Inuit Beneficiary candidates. Applicants also go through an information session, an online application and pre-employment training before employment.

Requires a heavy equipment certificate or equivalent, at least 4,000 hours of equipment experience, and a Class 5 driver's licence (Class 3 is an asset). English (oral and written) is required.

Hours, pay and employment type are not stated.

From the posting
employment types
ATS employment type: full_time
locations
ATS location: Nunavut
workplace
Fly-In Fly-Out
seniority
Minimum of 4000 hours of experience on the equipment
job function
Heavy Equipment Operator
role family
Heavy Equipment Operator
skills
Operate heavy machinery equipment, such as loader, excavator, dozer, grader, backhoe, container handler, compactor and articulated truck;
skills
Perform the field services such as snow removal, muck transfer, road maintenance and site fuel delivery;
skills
Conduct daily equipment inspections.
skills
Possess a good work ethic, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team;
languages required
Ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written);
actionable
We are looking for potential candidates interested to work for the Energy & Infrastructure department

Job description

We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

The objective of Sanajiksanut is to increase Inuit workforce in all of AEM’s Nunavut operations by contributing to the development of skills and competencies of the Inuit population in the Kivalliq region. The Sanajiksanut Process is composed of 4 steps: Employment Information Session, Online Application, Pre-employment Training, and Employment. In completing these stages of the Sanajiksanut Process, applicants will better prepare themselves for future employment with AEM or one of its contractors.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE We are looking for potential candidates interested to work for the Energy & Infrastructure department to both Meadowbank Complex and Meliadine Mine (Contractor and AEM positions).

Tasks:

- Operate heavy machinery equipment, such as loader, excavator, dozer, grader, backhoe, container handler, compactor and articulated truck;

- Follow good practices in terms of site maintenance;

- Perform the field services such as snow removal, muck transfer, road maintenance and site fuel delivery;

- Ensure that all equipment is operated in such a way as to avoid premature breakage;

- Conduct daily equipment inspections.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

- Heavy equipment certificate/training or equivalent;

- Minimum of 4000 hours of experience on the equipment (loader, excavator, dozer, grader, backhoe, compactor, container handler and articulated truck);

- Driver’s license Class 5 or equivalent;

- Driver's license Class 3 is considered as an asset;

- Possess the physical requirements to perform the job;

- Possess a good work ethic, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team;

- Experience working in a multicultural environment;

- Ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written);

- Position reserved for Nunavut Inuit Beneficiary candidates.

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