FIFO Red Seal HVACR Technician - Rankin Inlet, NU

FIFO Red Seal HVACR Technician - $55-$65/hr - Based in Rankin Inlet, NU

Are you a Red Seal HVACR Tech looking for a role that offers fly-in/fly-out work in Nunavut?
Do you have a strong commercial background with a focus on air conditioning, retail freezer and cooler, repair, and maintenance?
Does solving new challenges each day while working up in remote communities excite you?

If so, we would like to hear from you! A leading service provider and retailer to the Nunavut communities is looking for a Red Seal HVAC/R Technician to support infrastructure and repair in Rankin, Arviat, and Naujaat.

Permanent FIFO position
Rotating schedule: 6 weeks in / 2 weeks out
Salary: $55 - $65 an hour + Overtime available after 40hrs in a week
Schedule: Hours can fluctuate week to week, but the average is 60 hours per week


Advantages
This construction and renovation provider in Nunavut offers you:
- Permanent, Full-time - FIFO.
- Top of the market wages
- OT after 40hrs
- Rotating schedule 6 weeks in / 2 weeks out - great work-life balance
- Covered travel costs + paid travel days
- No cost living accommodations
- $800/month food allowance
- Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan: Health, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, and more
- RSP with employer match
- Education Assistance
- Tool Allowance and preferred vendor discount
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Opportunities for career advancement


Responsibilities
As a Red Seal HVACR Technician working across different communities in Nunavut, a normal day would include:

Heating & HVAC System Maintenance:
- Install, repair, and maintain furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps in homes, businesses, and community buildings.
- Ensure proper operation of forced-air and hydronic (hot water) heating systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair fuel-burning appliances (oil, propane, or natural gas).
- Maintain ventilation systems to ensure proper indoor air quality.

Refrigeration & Cooling Systems:
- Install, service, and repair walk-in freezers, refrigerators, and cold storage units for food preservation.
- Service commercial HVAC/R systems in grocery stores, schools, and hospitals.

Gas Fitting & Piping Systems:
- Install and maintain fuel supply lines for heating equipment.
- Perform inspections on oil and propane tanks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Repairs:
- Perform regular system inspections and tune-ups to prevent breakdowns in extreme weather.
- Respond to emergency repair calls, especially during winter when heating failures can be life-threatening.
- Work in remote or fly-in locations, often requiring travel by snowmobile or aircraft.

Working in Harsh Northern Conditions:
- Adapt to limited access to parts and supplies, often requiring creative problem-solving.
- Work in extreme cold (-40°C or lower), requiring specialized tools and protective gear.
- Collaborate with local governments, housing authorities, and private businesses to support essential infrastructure.


Qualifications
What do you need for this position?
- 3+ years of technical and trade experience in commercial environments
- Red Seal certification is required
- Gas Fitter A is preferred, but "Class B" will be considered
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills on a technical level
- Ability to work as a team, and independently
- Strong client focus with demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Valid class 5 license and good driving record
- Must be able to physically lift up to 50lbs



Summary
If you are interested in applying for this exciting Red Seal HVACR Technician based in Rankin Inlet while rotating in a handful of communities, please apply for the role today!
How to apply?
1) Apply to this post
2) Apply online at Randstad.ca
3) Email your resume to ty.hinds@randstad.ca - put "Red Seal Oil HVACR Technician NU" in the subject.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Thanks!


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