Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing —and so are the opportunities!

Finning Canada is seeking experienced Journeypersons Heavy Duty Mechanics (Red Seal) to help support our customers operations at Diavik Mine. This role offers an opportunity to work on ultra-class Caterpillar mining equipment for the biggest players in the industry.

If you are a customer focused Heavy Duty Mechanic (with Red Seal endorsement); looking for stability and career growth APPLY TODAY!

What’s In It For You?
• $67.78 - $75.31 /hr (base wage + regional wage allowance: probationary to full rate)
• $3.50 /hr Shift Premium
• Shift Rotation: 14x14 Continuous Shift, extra scheduled weeks off per year
• Share Purchase options (with matching) and Employer paid Pension
• Employer paid Comprehensive Benefits
• Employee Rewards – exclusive access to discounts and perks
• CAT Dealer Training

Job Description:

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, at Diavik Mine, you’ll troubleshoot and repair a variety of Caterpillar and non-Caterpillar heavy equipment such as Rock Trucks, D9 and D10 dozers, 395 Excavators & Graders; leveraging your technical expertise to build trust, solve challenges, and keep our customers equipment moving.

Your work will include:

Field diagnosis and running repairs of CAT Equipment in an active mine environment
Interface with customers, products and sales support
Large‑scale overhauls and rebuilds
Component replacements
Completing required paperwork and maintaining clear customer communication

Specific Skills & Experience

Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic/(HET) Certification
Valid driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract (5 Yr)
5+ Years Off Road Mechanical Experience Recommended
Previous repair experience on the Caterpillar mining and general line product lines 793 Haul Trucks, 6015, 6040 and 6060 Shovels, D9 and D10 dozers, 395 Excavators, and 18 Graders
Computer literacy along with Finning S-level courses

Important Details:

This is a site position, on a 14 x 14 continuous shift rotation (potential day shift / night shift rotation, depending on customer requirements)
Customer Flights provided out of Edmonton or Yellowknife
Housing allowance for employees who maintain a residence in Yellowknife
A condition of employment requires the ability to obtain Customer Site Access (drug, alcohol and fitness testing) and the capacity to wear a respirator

Union Membership: You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position. This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted from your pay. The terms and conditions of your employment will be governed by the collective agreement.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

Heavy Duty Mechanic - Diavik Mine

Job Description