Environmental Technology Technician

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut seeks a Technician for the Environmental Technology Program. The role involves maintaining lab facilities, delivering courses, and supporting field research. Candidates must have a technical diploma and relevant experience, especially in remote settings. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Inuit culture is an asset.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Relocation Privileges

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ related work experience in a relevant field.
• Experience operating transportation in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation and maintenance of ETP laboratory and equipment.
• Deliver Small Engine Repair course.

Skills

Technical Skills

Inuit Knowledge

Field Work

Education

Technical 2-year Diploma

Tools

Small Engine Repair

Wilderness First Aid

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.

Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.

This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

The Environmental Technology Program (ETP) is a long-standing program of the Nunavut Arctic College (NAC). The mandate of the ETP is to develop environmental practitioners to meet the needs of private and public organizations that operate in Nunavut. Reporting to the Chair, Industry Training, the Technician works alongside the Senior Instructor to support the mandate of the ETP.

The Successful Candidate Will Assist With

• The operation and maintenance of the ETP laboratory and garage facilities, research and field equipment, and vehicles;
• Planning ETP field camps and day excursions;
• Delivering the Small Engine Repair course;
• Enhancing course delivery to include Inuit language, culture, knowledge, history and contemporary practices; and
• Providing technical and logistical support for field and laboratory research projects and studies.
  
  

Additional Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring that facilities and equipment are in operable and safe working order;
• Ensuring that health and safety regulations are being followed;
• Assisting in field work and program delivery, and ensuring Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is included in the program; and
• Being a point of contact for students requiring additional academic and personal support.
  
  

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are usually obtained through a technical 2-year diploma or trade relevant to the position and a minimum of 2 years’ related work experience in a relevant field. A minimum 2 years’ experience operating various modes of transportation (i.e. boats and snowmobiles) in remote locations and a minimum 2 years’ experience camping, travelling, and successfully navigating ‘on the land’ is required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching small engine repair in a learning environment, preferably in a cross-cultural setting.

Assets Include

• PAL for non-restricted firearms; firearms proficiency training; WHIMIS; valid Nunavut class 5 driver’s license; Small Vessel Operators Proficiency certificate; Marine Emergency Duties certificate; Wilderness First Aid certification (Wilderness First Responder certification);
• Experience planning, organizing and leading multiday trips on the land using boats, snowmobiles and by foot; and
• Experience fixing and maintaining small engines found in ATV’s, snowmobiles, augers, etc.
  
  

This is a position of trust, and a criminal record check/ vulnerable sector check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in English is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.