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Posted April 06, 2026
Midnight Sun Drilling Inc

Apprentice Mechanic / Shop person

Whitehorse, YT Full Time
Compensation: $30 to $50 Hourly
profit-sharing and seasonal retention bonus, tool allowance, health benefits

Duration
Permanent
Job Level
N/A
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

Shop Mechanic

Job Description

We are looking for a person to work in our Shop in Whitehorse, Yukon, with some field work. Apprentice Mechanic in either Heavy Duty, Automotive, with a strong understanding of Hydraulics and Electrical, We design and build field ready units for the Helicopter portable Drilling world, Also need to be okay with various other tasks, running parts, sweeping the floor , maintaining the yard and shop in a clean and tidy fashion. Basically a lot of everything. A willingness to show up and work hard and learn. Pretty basic expectations

Permanent, Full Time

$30 - $50 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus overtime

About Our Company

Midnight Sun Drilling (MSD) is a Yukon family-owned and operated company that has provided safe and reliable drilling exploration services across northern Canada, Alaska and the continental United States for over 55 years.

About You

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, experienced and solutions-based team-players who can legally work in Canada to join our MSD family. If you take pride in providing quality workmanship that exceeds industry standards, possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, are committed to excellence and demonstrate a safety conscious, positive attitude, we want to hear from YOU.

Compensation

MSD offers a competitive compensation package combining attractive hourly wages, annual profit-sharing and seasonal retention bonus opportunities, generous per diems for work in the field, tool allowance, health benefits, and potential relocation expense subsidy/reimbursement for new hires.

Shop Mechanic Qualifications:

  • Experience towards Heavy-Duty Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman or automotive/commercial transport ticket an asset
  • Experience with light trucks, hydraulics, rotary air compressors, small engine repair an asset
  • Electrical knowledge and general line repair experience an asset
  • PMVI Inspectors license an asset
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
  • Must be able to travel for occasional field work
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers’ License required, Class 3/1 preferred

References will be requested for all candidates selected for further consideration. For more information or to apply, please visit www.midnightsundrilling.com or contact info@midnightsundrilling.com

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