Description
Nasittuq Corporation is hiring Labourers for its Remote Long Range Radar Sites (NWS) located across Arctic Canada. Operating under a rotational schedule of 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off, this unionized position supports remote radar site operations through cargo handling, snow removal, site maintenance, fueling, and general labour assistance for trades and logistics activities in challenging Arctic conditions. The position includes paid travel days, all travel costs covered, private accommodations, meals, and a full remote-site benefits package with overtime, vacation pay, pension matching, and training support, making this remote Arctic job an excellent opportunity for those seeking entry level and steady employment and growth in a supportive environment.
Position
Field
Work Rotation
Accommodations
The Labourer supports North Warning System operations at remote Arctic radar sites by handling materials, assisting trades, and completing general site maintenance duties in demanding weather conditions.
- Load and unload cargo, materials, and equipment
- Shoveling and snow removal duties
- Assist other trades onsite as needed
- Perform general site maintenance and keep worksite orderly
- Carry out light painting and maintenance tasks
- Fuel vehicles and run necessary errands
- Process deliveries efficiently and safely
Candidates for this rotational Arctic labourer role should be safety-focused, physically capable, and able to work effectively in a small team at remote radar sites across Northern Canada.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Ability to obtain Reliability security clearance
- Experience in fast-paced environments and labourer or customer service roles
- Knowledge of basic safety regulations
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and adapt to changing tasks
- Strong communication skills and willingness to follow direction
- Comfort working under demanding weather in remote Arctic locations
- Ability to integrate into a small, multi-cultural, team-oriented department
- Ability to wear PPE as required
- Nasittuq offers a remote Arctic rotational package for Labourers that includes camp living support, paid travel, overtime eligibility, and a broad benefits program for long-range radar site work.
- Pay rate of $25.60 and $32.00 per hour with 1.5x overtime
- 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off rotation with paid travel days and covered travel costs
- Private camp accommodations with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry, and recreation
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Employer-matched pension plans up to 5%
- Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance ($175)
- Annual $500 referral bonus for eligible positions
- Access to training for certifications and skill development
- Vacation pay of 6%–8% depending on tenure
- Additional northern living allowance for designated communities
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The North Warning System (NWS) is a network of long- and short-range radar stations that spans across Canada’s Arctic and northern regions, designed to monitor and detect potential aerospace threats approaching North American airspace. Operated through a partnership between the Canadian Armed Forces and the United States, the NWS plays a vital role in continental defense under NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command). The system includes dozens of unmanned radar sites and regional support facilities across Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Labrador. Operations and maintenance have been supported by contractors such as Nasittuq Corporation, which provides essential services including radar maintenance, logistics, transportation, fuel delivery, and remote monitoring. The North Warning System is a cornerstone of Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and aerospace defense strategy, offering long-term employment and technical roles in some of the most remote and challenging environments in the country.