LOCATION: Various Remote Sites across the North

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Reliability

POSITION TYPE: Casual, As-and-When Required

REPORTS TO: Operations Project Manager

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.

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

The Wildlife Monitor supports North Warning System operations by ensuring the safety of personnel during outdoor work across northern locations. This role involves:

• Traveling with teams during assigned projects.
• Assessing risk levels of planned activities.
• Providing safety guidance and instructions on wildlife encounters.
• Deterring wildlife interactions as needed.
• Supporting seasonal projects, including sealift operations.

• Ensure strict adherence to Nasittuq’s safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Safely handle and operate wildlife deterrents (e.g., bear bangers, bear spray, whistles).
• Communicate effectively with teams to ensure awareness of safety measures.
• Work in various Arctic environments, often in remote locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Certification/Licenses:
• Valid Possession Acquisition License (PAL).
• Basic Wildlife Monitor or Wildlife Safety Technician Certification.
• Wilderness First Aid CPR + AED Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Must be able to receive and retain a Reliability Security Clearance.
• Experience: At least 2 years in a similar role (e.g., hunter, guide, camp safety officer).
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of Northern wildlife risks (bears, wolves, wolverines).
• Ability to travel frequently by helicopter and small aircraft.
• Physically fit, able to walk on uneven terrain in Arctic conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills with diverse groups.

• Competitive Pay: $25.10 - $31.37 per hour.
• Work-Life Balance: Casual, as-needed scheduling for flexibility.
• Travel & Adventure: Experience unique Arctic environments while making an impact.
• Employee Support: Access to Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP).

Click the "Apply for This Job" button and submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews may begin before the first resume review date.

Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged 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 all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.