Wildlife Monitor

JOB TITLE: Wildlife Monitor

LOCATION: Remote Long Range Radar Sites located in Breevort Island, NU (BAF-3) and/or Cape Dyer, NU (DYE-MAIN)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Reliability

REPORTS TO: Operations Project Manager

HOURS: 48

PLEASE NOTE, WHILE WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM ALL, THIS ROLE IS RESERVED FOR INUIT BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT.

About Nasittuq

Nasittuq is a proudly Canadian company supporting critical operations across Canada's North. Guided by our core values of Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive while making a meaningful contribution.

Where You Will Be Working

Nasittuq supports operations across the North Warning System (NWS), a network of remote sites located throughout Canada's Arctic. Working in the North offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure while experiencing some of the country's most remote and remarkable landscapes.

In keeping with our commitment to northern communities and Indigenous employment, priority consideration will be given to qualified Inuit beneficiaries, including those enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Inuvialuit Final Agreement, and Nunatsiavut Land Claims Agreement. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

Why This Role?

Enjoy the stability of full-time employment while working a 6-weeks-on, 6-weeks-off rotation, providing extended periods of time at work and at home. Whether you're pursuing personal interests, spending time with family, travelling, or planning a gradual transition into retirement, this schedule offers a unique balance of meaningful work and personal time.

What You'll Do:

• Patrol worksites and surrounding areas to identify, monitor, and assess wildlife activity and potential safety risks.

• Conduct wildlife risk assessments and provide guidance to employees, contractors, and project teams working in outdoor Arctic environments.

• Use approved non-lethal wildlife deterrents, including bear bangers, air horns, whistles, and rubber bullets, to prevent dangerous wildlife interactions.

• Monitor compliance with site safety procedures, wildlife management protocols, food storage requirements, and waste management practices.

• Promote safe work practices and provide direction to personnel on wildlife awareness and hazard prevention.

• Respond to wildlife encounters and emergency situations while maintaining the safety of personnel and operations.

• Coordinate with wildlife authorities and regulatory agencies when required following wildlife incidents.

• Handle firearms safely and responsibly in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.

• Support seasonal projects, sealift activities, and operational initiatives across multiple North Warning System locations.

• Maintain incident reports, risk assessments, wildlife observations, and other required documentation.

• Travel with crews working at remote radar sites, project locations, and northern operations as operational requirements dictate.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned in support of the North Warning System mission.

Who You Are:

CREDENTIALS:

• Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience.

• Valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).

• Basic Wildlife Monitor or Wildlife Safety Technician Certification.

• Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification, or the ability to obtain certification.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Reliability Security Clearance.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years of experience working in a remote northern environment in a role such as hunter, guide, trapper, camp safety officer, wildlife monitor, outfitter, or similar position.

• Demonstrated experience supporting projects in remote wilderness settings with wildlife hazards.

• Experience working across multiple field seasons, projects, and environmental conditions.

SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, wolves, wolverines, and other northern species.

• Knowledge of wildlife behaviour, wildlife hazard assessments, deterrent techniques, and emergency response procedures.

• Ability to safely and effectively operate wildlife deterrents and related safety equipment.

• Strong situational awareness and the ability to react quickly, calmly, and effectively in high-pressure situations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

• Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and risk assessment abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment.

• Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including fall arrest equipment when required.

• Ability to walk, stand, and work outdoors for extended periods in remote Arctic environments and challenging weather conditions.

• Comfortable travelling by fixed-wing aircraft, helicopter, snowmobile, and other transportation methods common to northern operations.

• Please note that employment at North Warning System is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining an Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance or Secret Level Security Clearance.

Why Join Us?

• Fly-In/Fly-Out Rotation: 6 weeks on site and 6 weeks off site, with company-paid travel to and from site.

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay and overtime opportunities, where eligible.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension contributions (5%).

• Accommodations & Meals: Comfortable accommodations, meals, and access to site amenities while on rotation.

• Vacation & Allowances: Vacation pay (6%) and applicable clothing, footwear, or site-specific allowances ($175 annually).

• Professional Development: Training and certification opportunities to support your career growth.

Qualified and interested candidates, please apply!

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.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.

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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.

Candidates with experience as a Wildlife Monitor, Wildlife Safety Technician, Polar Bear Monitor, Camp Safety Officer, Hunting Guide, Wilderness Guide, Outfitter, Environmental Monitor, Wildlife Management Technician, Conservation Officer, Northern Operations Support Worker, Search and Rescue Technician, Remote Camp Worker, or Outdoor Safety Specialist are encouraged to apply.

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