Job Description

Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) - Multiple Opportunities

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Grow your career in a global mining organization Based in Labrador City, NL -

no fly in/fly out

, relocation assistance is provided

About the role

Finding better ways(TM) to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics to work at IOC as part of a robust and safety-oriented team. The Heavy-Duty Mechanic is responsible for repairing mobile equipment in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner to ensure optimal equipment availability for the Iron Ore Company of Canada mine site in Labrador City, NL.


This is a great opportunity for a safety-oriented and enthusiastic individual to advance their troubleshooting and diagnostic skills on our diverse fleet.


In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.


Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will:

Work safely in accordance with Rio Tinto safety standards - actively engaging in safety initiatives promoting our "Zero harm" safety culture Contribute to safety and efficiency by constructively participating in safety meetings and incident investigations Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards on a continuous basis. Adhere to safety and environmental rules Perform heavy equipment repairs within planned time frames and without compromising the integrity of the equipment Provide sufficient detail about repairs so that others can understand what work has been done on the equipment Prepare written and electronic reports for leaders as requested. Help develop Heavy-Duty Mechanic apprentices

Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available. Relocation assistance is provided.

What you'll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team; Journeyperson Heavy-Duty Mechanic (HDET) trade qualification preferred; 3rd and 4th year apprentices will also be considered High school graduation or equivalent; A minimum of a valid Class 5 Provincial driver's license; Two to three years of relevant experience; including experience working in an industrial setting Excellent interpersonal skills A commitment to Rio Tinto core values, including Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Excellence Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in adverse weather conditions We actively encourage applications from women and Indigenous Peoples for this opportunity

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions A competitive compensation Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans Attractive share ownership plan Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you'll be working

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.



IOC's operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles.


Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2025. For more information, click here: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-rio-tinto?_gl=151ligs_gaNDcwOTU5NzQyLjE3Mzg2MDA0MDA._ga_H481FDLVWD*MTczODYwMDM5OS4xLjEuMTczODYwMDU3NC4wLjAuMA..#ct100

A propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des societes minieres et des materiaux. Nous sommes etablis dans 35 pays ou nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l'aluminium, des mineraux critiques et d'autres materiaux necessaires a la transition energetique mondiale et a la prosperite des personnes, des communautes et des nations.


Nous exercons nos activites depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulees au fil des generations et sur les differents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures facons de fournir les materiaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quete d'innovation et d'amelioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits a faibles emissions et repondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons a creer des partenariats nous permettant de resoudre des problemes, de creer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.


We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Chaque voix compte

Nous sommes determines a creer un milieu inclusif ou les employes se sentent a l'aise d'etre eux-memes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l'impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectees et que les points de vue, aussi varies soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais egalement essentiels a notre succes. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec equite et dignite, sans egard a la race, au genre, a la nationalite, a l'origine ethnique, a la religion, a l'age, a l'orientation sexuelle ou a tout autre aspect distinctif.



Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d'Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communaute LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs ages, de personnes handicapees et de representants d'origines diverses.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.



We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.