Empower Your Career with Nasittuq: Illuminate Your Path as a Carpenter in the Arctic Frontier!
About Nasittuq:
At Nasittuq Corporation, we take pride in delivering exemplary services in the Canadian Arctic. Our highly skilled workforce ensures the seamless operation of critical operations for the Department of National Defence (DND), ranging from facilities maintenance to logistical support.
Our Core Values:
Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility guide everything we do.
Where You Will Be Working:
CFS Alert, the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement globally, offers a breathtaking backdrop on the northeastern tip of Ellesmere Island. Explore beautiful landscapes and a unique fauna thriving year-round in this exceptional environment. This location prioritizes Nunavut Inuit in the hiring process to promote local opportunities.
Looking for more balance in your life? Enjoy the stability of full-time hours - with the freedom of working half the year, making it ideal for those seeking extended time off or a more flexible lifestyle. Whether you are pursuing personal projects, travel or a gradual transition into retirement, this role supports meaningful work-life balance and professional fulfilment.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, furniture and other items, as well as construction/fabrication.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build items as described by interpreting sketches or plans and performing skilled carpentry work in a timely and accurate manner.
- Perform skilled and semi-skilled work associated with the repair and finishing of building maintenance and construction to ensure customer satisfaction and a safe working environment.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and repairs to building components.
- Operate a variety of trade related hand and power tools of all types: including but not limited to: hammer, drills, skill saws, jack hammer, etc.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices of all work areas, tools and equipment
- Accurately record logs, documentation and records within given timelines
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:
CERTIFICATE(S) / LICENSE(S):
- Red Seal certified Carpenter or Journey person with significant experience Carpenter within Canada
- Requires Government of Canada Reliability security clearance
- Requires valid Canadian passport
- Requires Valid Drivers license and ability to obtain a DND 404
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Journeyman carpenter in a commercial or industrial setting
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Knowledge of carpentry techniques and requirements
- Knowledge of related safety regulations
COMPETENCIES / SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficient in all carpentry tools
- Ability to follow instructions and work unsupervised.
- analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to improvise, analyze, troubleshoot and implement instructions and conceptual drawings.
- Ability to read building plans is an asset
- ability to manage a multi-task workload
- excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- ability to work/contribute well independently and in a team environment
- ability to live and work effectively and in harmony with people of varied backgrounds
WHAT WE OFFER:
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Fly-In Fly-Out Schedule: 8 weeks on site, 8 weeks off site rotation. Travel from home to site is paid from any location in Canada, with overnight stays in Thule, Greenland, as required.
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Living Arrangements: Private accommodations with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational access provided while on site.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus employer-matched pensions up to 6%.
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Competitive Compensation: Hourly rate of $56.76-$59.75, 40-hour workweeks (Monday–Saturday), and opportunities for overtime. Additional $27 daily isolation allowance while on site.
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Vacation Pay: 6% vacation pay on every paycheck.
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Development Opportunities: Training for certifications and skill development with reasonable expenses covered.
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Opportunities for Nunavut Inuit:
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Nasittuq Corporation is committed to supporting Nunavut Inuit growth and career development. Priority hiring for Nunavut Inuit is an integral part of our recruitment efforts at CFS Alert. Inuit applicants are encouraged to apply and identify their status during the application process for prioritized consideration.
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Inclusivity and Recognition:
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At Nasittuq, we celebrate and value diversity in our workforce. Priority hiring is offered for Inuit Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements in other roles. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify
ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter. Indicate your status as a Nunavut Inuit Beneficiary if applicable.
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Nasittuq provides accommodation throughout the hiring process upon request for candidates with disabilities. If contacted for the selection process, let us know if you require any accommodations.
