HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Temporary Long-Term position – Unionized

Position to fill 1

Code SS26-07

Hourly rate 42,51$ to 47,01$

Deadline to apply May 28th, 2026

The work location is at Nunavik and the normal work schedule is on a rotation of 6 weeks: 3 weeks worked (77 hours per week, 7 days a week) followed by 3 weeks for rest.

Privileges & benefits

• Competitive salary including bonuses and a full range of benefits (group insurance, generous pension plan, telemedicine, EAP, etc.).
• Learning and coaching opportunities.
• A friendly, committed and collaborative work environment.

Future challenges

Reporting to the Surface Services Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for:

• Drive different trucks (semi-trailer truck, fardier truck, vacuum truck, bus, fuel tanker, water tanker, sand truck, etc.);
• Operate heavy machinery such as D-8/6/3 tractor, wheel loaders, hydraulic shovel, 40-ton mining truck, telescopic mast truck.
• Maintain the roads on the mine site with all types of heavy machinery specific to this task.
• He ensures that he inspects and conducts preventive maintenance on his equipment consistently.
• Perform all tasks related to airport services.
• If needed, performs all other tasks requested by supervisor.

Profile required

• Hold a heavy equipment course (DEP) or any other diploma combined with experience deemed equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 6,000 hours of experience as a truck driver and 4,000 hours as a construction machinery operator.
• Hold an explosive permit.
• Hold a valid driver’s license class 1 (SAAQ).

Assets

• Experience in a northern environment.
• Bilingualism (French-English).

Skills sought

• Work with a diverse and multicultural team.
• Autonomy, dynamism, positivity, respect, team spirit and versatility.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain good interpersonal relationships.

Only the selected candidates for an interview will be called back.

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