At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise daily operations at remote radar sites while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Nasittuq Corporation, a leader in Arctic operations and maintenance.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, private accommodation, and travel perks.
- Other info: Access to training and certifications with expenses covered, plus vacation pay.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and training for a permanent role in a unique environment.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary education and valid driver's license required; land claim beneficiary status preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
About this position
LOCATION: Various Northern Sites across the Arctic
TYPE: Non Unionized, Rotational Position (6 weeks on, 6 weeks off)
This position is part of Nasittuq's Inuit Training and Development Program (ITDP), a program reserved for beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Nunatsiavut or Inuvialuit land claim groups, in line with our commitments under the North Warning System contract.
The ITDP is a structured program that combines on-the-job training with formal education and certification, as required for the role, designed to build skills and prepare incumbents for permanent employment opportunities.
ABOUT US: Nasittuq Corporation operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada. OUR CORE VALUES—Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Reporting to the LSS/Zone Manager and mentored by the Site Supervisor, the Site Supervisor Trainee will receive training in the full scope of day-to-day site operations at a Long-Range Radar (LRR) site. The role ensures safe and efficient operations while maintaining strict compliance with all safety and security protocols.
WHO YOU ARE:
- EDUCATION: Post-secondary education in a trade, technical, operations, business or related field
- CERTIFICATE(S) / LICENSE(S): Valid driver’s license (required), Beneficiary status under the Nunavut, Nunatsiavut or Inuvialuit land claim groups (required), Possession Acquisition License (PAL) (asset)
- EXPERIENCE: Previous trade or technical experience, ideally in northern/remote environments, Previous experience with the NWS contract (asset)
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Strong organizational, communications, computer, problem solving skills, Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-culturally, Ability to speak Inuktitut (asset)
- COMPETENCIES / SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong communication, documentation and decision-making skills with the judgment to address issues unique to the remote and logistically complex sites, Willingness to maintain positive standing at all times in the training program, Strong team building and mentoring skills, Initiative, autonomy and ability to balance competing priorities, Ability to adapt and thrive in a remote fly-in fly-out environment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervision/oversight of the day-to-day operations consisting of both trades and non-trades positions
- The safety of all personnel on-site including visitors and contractors
- Ensure compliance with all Nasittuq policies
- Maintaining a safe work environment
- The judicious allocations of site resources to support overall Nasittuq priorities of performing site maintenance tasks as well as responding to any corrective maintenance
- Maintaining site cleanliness and ensuring the site is returned to normal LSS operations in a fully satisfactory state at the end of the period of your activity
WHY JOIN US?
- ROTATION & OVERTIME: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation (48-hour workweeks), Paid travel days (up to 2 days) with all travel costs covered.
- LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Private accommodation with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation.
- ADDITIONAL PERKS: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175. Paid time off work to attend training.
- GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Access to training for certifications and skill development, with expenses covered.
- VACATION PAY: 6% for employees under five years and 8% for those with over five years of tenure.
- NORTHERN LIVING ALLOWANCE: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities: Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit.
Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey! We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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