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Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.\nReporting to the Information Technology Superintendent, the Communications Technician is responsible for maintaining and installing radios, repeaters, modems, fiber, copper (CAT), coaxial cable, radio antennas and security cameras safely and in accordance with Baffinland safety procedures. This includes pulling cables, crimping of connectors, testing and cutting of antennas and troubleshooting.\nMain Accountabilities\nInstall, configure, and maintain mobile and base station radios (analog and digital) and maintain inventory.\nInstall repeaters in communication towers, including coaxial cabling, for the operation of the radio trunking system.\nMaintain radio equipment by performing basic repairs to ensure proper operation.\nInstall and maintain modem (Cradle Point and Sierra) and maintain inventory to provide communications across the cellular network.\nMaintain communication network by installing various types of cables such as coaxial and twisted pair.\nInstall fiber optic cables to maintain and expand the existing network infrastructure. This includes fiber splicing, testing and termination.\nInstall and configure cameras throughout the site offices and field.\nInstall, maintain, and troubleshoot the Mining Fleet management system in order to track vehicles locations and operating parameters.\nParticipate in projects such as communications tower installation by providing work direction to contractors, ensuring that work is performed safely, and delivered within timelines.\nThis list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.\nMain Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma and / or a Diploma from a vocational institution in Telecommunication Technology\nMinimum three (3) of experience as a Communication Technician including installing and maintaining communication equipment\nAbility to operate equipment (Man Lift, Skid Steer and Boom Truck) is an asset\nDigital Literacy skills: Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Offices\nAbility to lift and transport moderately heavy objects such as repeaters, antenna’s and other communication equipment\nJob Location\nMary River Mine Site, NU, CanadaCompensation\nCompensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:\nRelevant education and certifications\nRelated training and experience\nInternal equity considerations\nThis site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.\nEligibility & Hiring Consideration\nAll applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.\nIn accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.\nBaffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3452,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Canada","iso":"CA","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Natural Resources","Iron Ore","Metal Ores"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-16T20:09:58Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":84,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.845,"p_room":1,"age_days":5,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-22T06:10:10Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/baffin-land-it-communications-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/baffin-land-it-communications-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-22T14:39:11Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":14195,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-23T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":4420056},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=4420056"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fbaffin-land-it-communications-technician"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fbaffin-land-it-communications-technician"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fbaffin-land-it-communications-technician"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/baffin-land-it-communications-technician\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fbaffin-land-it-communications-technician"}]}