While I don't have hands-on experience with such a cold climate, two things popped in my head. First, maybe you are better off with one big pile. More volume means the heap will be able to keep higher temperatures. The snow on the cover might actually be a very good insulator as well. Second, and this might be the number-nerd in me, but I'd actually track the temperature with a compost thermometer. I guess you won't be turning the pile often, and for sure not in winter when it's covered in snow, but that way you can keep track of what your pile is doing.
I hope someone has better, actual practical tips for you, but keep us updated on this one!
Maybe the "Crust of Rust" series by Jon Gjengset? (Mobile is giving me a hard time, but search for that on YouTube)