Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic

Date: 19 Dec 2025

Location: Goose Lake, NU, CA, X0B 2A0

Company: Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica USA Inc. has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023

About the role - Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic (Goose Lake)

This position will provide maintenance and repair support for a range of mobile and static explosive pumping equipment. Additionally, this position will complete regular fleet maintenance and inspections through the preventative maintenance program.

This position is based out of the Back River Gold District of Nunavut, Canada.

Work Schedule: 21 days on / 21 days off

What you will be doing

- Decontamonating pumps and replacing stators per Orica standard

- Safe use of hand and power tools to repair and perform maintenance duties

- Operate equipment safely and according to relevant legislation

- Complete all Orica training packages

- Follow and adhere to all orica charter values and ERD Regulations.

- Ensure minimal environmental damage through waste minimization and control

- Site security requirements are followed at all times

- Immediate reporting of unsafe actions or incidents to supervisor

- Active participation in all safety meetings and TBT's

- Receive and follow direction from supervisors and mentors.

- Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies for Orica and customer sites.

- Understanding of relevant MMU process operating systems.

- Stay current with Orica best practices and emerging technologies as they relate to role.

- Assist with parts ordering and inventory management as needed.

- Willing to work in extreme weather conditions

- Commence tank testing traineeship

- Maintain tools and equipment at site or in service truck if applicable

What you will bring

- Maintain and repair various vehicle and equipment types, Generator, compressor, small engines, pick ups, skid steers, MMU, wheel loaders, service trucks

- Proficient in compliance inspections, diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing all MMU process systems and truck chassis at site(s)

- Competent with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

- Maintain accurate records of services performed, work orders and parts used and submit to HUBS as required for processing

- Work with operators to test vehicles to verify repair effectiveness and troubleshoot issues

- Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and repair equipment

Your qualifications

- Class 1 drivers’ license is an asset, OR Class 3 drivers’ license with air mandatory with clean abstract

- Inter Provincial Red Seal certificate required (Heavy Duty or Truck and Transport)

- CVIP (Commercial Vehicle Inspection Permit) is an asset

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

- Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.

- Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.

- Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

- Short and Long Term Disability

- Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

- Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year

- Paid Time Off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.