Job Description

RTL Construction provides complete, customer-driven civil and industrial construction solutions in the Northwest Territories. RTL is part of the Canadian division of The Kenan Advantage Group Inc, known as KAG Canada, including Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, Paul\xe2\x80\x99s Hauling, Kentrax Transport and Connectrans Logistics \xe2\x80\x93 One team driven to make a difference! RTL is currently recruiting for Supervisors, Equipment Operators and Construction Drivers to join our team on a seasonal basis for the annual winter road (ice road) season. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for experienced operators to support the work we do on our part of the building of the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road Joint Venture (http://www.jvtcwinterroad.ca/). Listed below are positions which may interest you! Positions:

• Construction Drivers (Water / Plow Truck)
  • Minimum 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 driving experience accompanied by a clean driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract
  • Minimum Class 3, prefer Class 1 driving experience
  • Water and/or plow truck driving experience required
  • Plowing snow is required
  • Assisting with building portages and flooding for ice road construction
• Supervisors: Experience with overseeing crew and ensuring safety practices are followed
• Loader / Grader Operators: clearing snow around camp and building portages with snow and water and loading and unloading trucks with forks, Class 3 license is preferred

We are also looking for Class 1 Drivers and Logistics Personnel for our Yellowknife location What you bring:

• Minimum 2 years\' ice road building or civil construction experience using aforementioned equipment
• A safety conscious approach to all job duties
• Ability to follow rigid direction provided in order to maintain the safety of all working on the build
• Required to perform job site hazard analysis
• Participation in daily tool box talks is required
• Solid understanding of preventative maintenance and minor equipment repair
• Capacity to perform difficult, manual labour in extremely cold temperatures (-40) for long hours at a time
• "Roll up your sleeves attitude\xe2\x80\x9d to take initiative and go beyond the job duties by supporting the team on the ground and labouring on site as required
• Communicate via VHF radios as required

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you:

• Competitive wages
• A safe work environment
• Well maintained equipment
• Camp accommodations
• 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off turnaround schedule with paid airfare from the nearest major airport to your residence to place of employment
• Employment commencing on or near December 28, 2023 through late March / early April 2024 (as required)

Remember, Refer and Earn! External applicants should apply online using the \xe2\x80\x98Join Our Team\xe2\x80\x99 and \xe2\x80\x98Apply Now\xe2\x80\x99 buttons on our website, www.kagcanada.ca. External applicants in consideration will adhere to a criminal record search. We love diversity! KAG Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.