Heavy Duty Mechanic

WHO WE ARE

Frontiers North Adventures is aCertified B Corporationand an internationally recognized leader in authentic and sustainable adventures in Canadas subarctic. We host guests in the remote community of Churchill Manitoba to dine beneath the northern lights splash alongside beluga whales and lock eyes with wild polar bears. We are committed to sustainable purpose-driven tourism that respects the land and the community we operate in. Our fleet including the iconic Tundra Buggy and the Tundra Buggy Lodge is what makes these experiences possible and it takes a skilled team to keep it running safely through some of the harshest conditions in the country.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Garage and Fleet team in Churchill for the autumn polar bear season (October and November). In this role you will inspect diagnose maintain and repair our fleet and specialized equipment including Tundra Buggies passenger and service vehicles and the mechanical systems supporting the Tundra Buggy Lodge. You will help ensure our vehicles and equipment are safe reliable and ready to deliver an unforgettable guest experience in subarctic conditions.

This is a seasonal term position based in the remote community of Churchill Manitoba accessible only by rail or plane.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Inspect diagnose and repair mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic braking steering suspension and drivetrain systems across our fleet.
• Troubleshoot diesel engine fault codes heavy-duty transmissions transfer cases and drive axles.
• Perform preventative maintenance tune-ups and pre-season overhauls in accordance with manufacturer and operational requirements.
• Service and repair specialized Tundra Buggy systems including custom wide-track wheel assemblies high-clearance subframes and auxiliary hydraulic drives.
• Maintain generators heating water and waste systems supporting the Tundra Buggy Lodge.
• Winterize fleet vehicles and equipment for extreme subarctic conditions.
• Respond to field service calls and perform diagnostics and repairs at remote locations during active tour operations.
• Complete required inspections in accordance with applicable Manitoba transportation requirements and company safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance to Shop Assistants and less experienced coworkers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Follow the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation along with all company health and safety policies including WHMIS lockout and tagout and PPE requirements.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required Education and Certifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Truck and Transport Mechanic or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Journeyperson certification (Red Seal preferred) in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport Mechanic.
• Valid Class 2 drivers licence (buses 24-plus capacity) is required or must be obtained as a condition of employment.
• Valid Class 1 drivers licence (semi-trailer trucks) is an asset.

Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with diesel engines hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Experience maintaining heavy equipment in remote or extreme environments.
• Supervisory or lead hand experience in a shop setting is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across a diverse fleet in time-sensitive situations.
• Sound decision-making under pressure in a remote resource-limited environment.
• Effective communication skills in English; other languages are an asset.
• Proficiency with office applications (Google Workspace) is an asset.

WORKING IN CHURCHILL

This position is based in Churchill a small subarctic community accessible only by rail or plane where daily life and operations are shaped by the season. Work takes place in and around our garage yard and outdoor sites with exposure to cold wind snow and variable terrain. The role is physically demanding and may require standing or walking for extended periods lifting up to 50 pounds (22.68 kilograms) and working in confined or awkward spaces. CSA-approved steel-toed work boots and other required PPE must be worn on the job.

Regular hours are based on a 40-hour workweek; however scheduled hours may vary and evenings weekends and additional hours may be required to meet the demands of a busy operating season.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

PERKS!

• Fantastic company discounts on and/or complimentary opportunities to experience Frontiers North Adventures tours and activities
• Great staff discounts at all Frontiers North properties (Tundra Pub Tundra Inn Ptarmigan Fifty-Eight North: Home of the Tundra Buggy )
• Company events
• Free gym access
• Free shared staff accommodations or generous northern living premium
• Paid travel to Churchill MB (conditions apply)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Frontiers North is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment for all our employees. Hiring and other employment decisions at Frontiers North are made based on merit and without regard to race colour ancestry place of origin ethnicity citizenship sex gender identity gender expression pregnancy sexual orientation record of offences age marital status family status source of income religion political belief or physical or mental disability.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to remove barriers in our workplace including during the interview and selection process. If a barrier cannot be removed we seek to provide reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this job application job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact

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