Posted 24 months ago
Fire Suppression / Cab Heater / Aircon Tech
@ Baffinland Iron Mines
Nunavut
Overview
Baffinland Iron Mines is hiring a Fire Suppression, Cab Heater and Air Conditioning Technician for its Mary River iron ore mine in Nunavut, on a 3-weeks-in, 3-weeks-out rotation. The role maintains and repairs fire suppression, heating and air conditioning systems on heavy mining equipment in an arctic open-pit environment. Red Seal or equivalent trade certification and 5+ years of field experience are required, and Inuit and Nunavut residents get priority consideration.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, service and repair fire suppression, heating and A/C systems on mobile mining equipment
- Complete service reports and work orders
- Identify parts requirements
- Mentor apprentices and lead safety in arctic field and workshop settings
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal or equivalent mobile equipment maintenance trade certificate
- 5+ years field experience on Ansul and Firetrace systems
- Remote Arctic camp experience
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Ansul certification, Firetrace certification |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Baffinland Iron Mines
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Canadian mining company of the highest grade of direct shipped iron ore in the world. Mary River site, Baffin Island, NU
Full company description
At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company. About Baffinland: Baffinland’s Head Office is located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. In addition to its head office, Baffinland maintains a year-round presence at its exploration camp at the Mary River site, and community liaison offices in Iqaluit, Igloolik, Pond Inlet, Sanirajak, Clyde River, and Arctic Bay. Baffinland’s engineering and environmental teams have a wealth of Arctic development experience.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 360 Oakville Place Drive, Suite 300, Oakville, Ontario L6H 6K8, CA
- 71.1831˚N, 79.3500˚W, Mary River, Nunavut, CA
- Other recorded names
- Baffinland Iron Mines
- Baffinland
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At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
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Mission for this Position
About Us
At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.
This role is a 3 week in and 3 weeks out position at our Mary River mine in Nunavut.
Main Accountabilities
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Main Qualifications
- (Red Seal) Mobile Equipment Maintenance related Trade Certificate of Qualification, or equivalent, with 5 or more years of field maintenance experience working on Ansul & Firetrace Fire Suppression systems, Cab heating & Air conditioning systems on heavy equipment in an open pit mining environment required.
- Certification and relevant experience installing, servicing and maintaining Ansul and Firetrace Mobile Equipment Fire suppression systems.
- Perform inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs on mobile equipment air conditioning, fire suppression and heating systems. Complete service reports, identify parts requirements and complete work orders for all associated tasks.
- SAP maintenance systems expertise desirable.
- Experience mentoring, providing solid direction and demonstrating safety leadership in harsh arctic field environments and in the workshops.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Previous experience working in a remote Arctic operation with camp accommodations working with employees of all competency levels including developing individuals with minimal experience at apprenticeship levels performing maintenance activities
- Extensive experience troubleshooting, repairing, changing components, and performing maintenance activities on the fire suppression, heating and aircon systems of the following equipment:
- Western Start 6900XD tractors
- Atlas Copco PV271 & D65 drills
- Terex and Grove cranes
- Cat 6060 face shovel
- Cat 793F and 777G trucks
- Cat 14M/16H/16M/18M Motorgraders
- Cat D6/D9T/D10T Track Type tractors
- Cat 390D/320D/345D Excavators
- Cat 994K/992K/988H/950/930/908 Wheel loaders
- Cat 740B/745 Articulated trucks
- Sandvik DX800 drills
- Lube trucks, Skidsteers, Telehandlers, Forklifts, Cranes and other ancillary equipment
- Terex/Grove Cranes of various models
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs; physically fit
Job Location
Mary River Mine Site, NU, CanadaCompensation
Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:
- Relevant education and certifications
- Related training and experience
- Internal equity considerations
This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.
Eligibility & Hiring Consideration
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.
Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.
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