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Wildlife Monitor - job post

Nasittuq Corporation
2.9 out of 5 stars
Nunavut
$25.35–$31.68 an hour - Temporary, Permanent, Seasonal, Full-time, Casual, Fixed term contract

Job details

Pay

  • $25.35–$31.68 an hour

Job type

  • Fixed term contract
  • Temporary
  • Seasonal

Shift and schedule

  • Overtime

Location

Nunavut

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Vision care
  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Wellness program

Full job description

Join Nasittuq for a unique and rewarding experience!

Nasittuq Corporation (from the Inuktitut word meaning “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS)—a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada, a Control Centre and Support Centre located in North Bay, ON and a Contract Management Office located in Ottawa, ON.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do.

Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

Nature & Scope:

We are currently seeking to hire four (4) rotational (6 weeks on, 6 weeks off) permanent Wildlife Monitors to support crews working in outdoor remote environments by ensuring the safety of personnel and minimizing wildlife risks.

Located at our remote northern radar sites in Nunavut, this position will be responsible to assess wildlife risks, implement safety measures to prevent dangerous encounters, and help protect the NWS teams working outside in Canada’s unique Arctic environment. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in wilderness safety, wildlife deterrent handling, and Arctic operations.

This position is covered under the provision of the collective agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) Local 2228.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, monitor and assess wildlife presence and safety risks during outdoor operations
  • Deter wildlife interactions using approved non-lethal deterrents (bear bangers, air horns, rubber bullets) to prevent dangerous interactions
  • Ensure compliance and strict adherence to Nasittuq’s safety and environmental protection protocols
  • Communicate effectively with diverse team members about wildlife-related observations and safety measures
  • Handle wildlife encounters and coordinate with wildlife officials when required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years in a similar role (e.g. hunter, guide, camp safety officer)
  • Valid Possession Acquisition License (PAL)
  • Grade 12 or a combination of education, training and experience
  • Basic Wildlife Monitor or Wildlife Safety Technician Certification
  • Wilderness First Aid CPR + AED Certification (or ability to obtain)
  • Knowledgeable of Northern Regions of Canada and wildlife behaviours (polar bears, wolves, wolverines) and wildlife hazard protocols
  • Demonstrated breadth of experience across multiple monitoring seasons, environments and projects
  • Competent with use of deterrents and other non-lethal methods such as bear bangers, air horns, rubber bullets
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Reliability Security Clearance
  • Comfortable traveling by helicopter and small aircraft
  • Physically fit for Arctic terrain and conditions
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Fall Arrest Harness
  • Strict adherence to all safety policies, participation in required training, adherence to cold-weather/remote-site procedures and prompt reporting of hazards or incidents is a condition of employment

ROTATION & OVERTIME: 6weeks in/6weeks out rotation (48-hour workweeks) with overtime at 1.5x your base rate. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) with all travel costs covered.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Accommodation with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 5% contribution matched by employer

ADDITIONAL PERKS: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175. $500 referral bonus for eligible positions

VACATION PAY: 6% vacation pay

NORTHERN LIVING ALLOWANCE: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities: Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit.

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Qualified and interested candidates, please apply!

Are You an Inuit Beneficiary from the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, or Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements and Seeking a New Opportunity?

Nasittuq is committed to providing employment opportunities for Land Claim Beneficiaries, contributing to a skilled workforce in the regions we serve. We prioritize and review all applications from Inuit Land Claim Beneficiaries for vacant positions and offer comprehensive training and development programs.

Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQTUT ILAGIJAUQATAULLUTIK INUIT NUNANGANNI NUNALIRINIRNMUT ANGIRUTIUSIMAJUNUT SIVULLIQPAUTAUNIAQTUT IQQANAIJAAQTAARTITAUJUNNAQTUNUT. IKAJUQTURPATSI

IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQATAUJUSI NALUNAIQSIQULLUSI ILAGIJAUQATAUNITSINNIK.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.

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.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ!

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $25.35-$31.68 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Wellness program

Application question(s):

  • Nasittuq is an Inuit Owned organization, and some roles are reserved exclusively Inuit Candidates of these three land claims; Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut. This position is reserved for these candidates. Do you have this land claim card status and are you able to provide this within the recruitment process?

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Are you a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident? This is essential for passing a mandatory reliability security clearance.

Licence/Certification:

  • Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) (required)

Work Location: In person

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