Logistician

Nasittuq Corporation; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Logistician to manage inventory and oversee shipping operations at remote radar sites in Canada. This full-time position offers a balanced lifestyle with 6-week rotations, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay. Ideal candidates will have experience in inventory management and a strong commitment to safety standards.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-matched pension plans

Private accommodation with meals

Arctic clothing allowance

6 weeks on, 6 weeks off rotation

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Experience in high-volume inventory control or computerized warehouse operations.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory control including receiving, distributing, and disposal.
• Handle and ship materials ensuring safety compliance.
• Coordinate goods and personnel transport to radar sites.

Skills

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Tools

Inventory systems like Maximo

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Logistician

LOCATION: Remote Long Range Radar Sites in Cape Dyer, NU (DYE-MAIN) and Cape Parry, NT (PIN-MAIN)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret

POSITION TYPE: Permanent, Unionized, 6x6 Rotation

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor

ABOUT US: 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.

Looking for more balance in your life? Enjoy the stability of full-time hours - with the freedom of working half the year, making it ideal for those seeking extended time off or a more flexible lifestyle. Whether you are pursuing personal projects, travel or a gradual transition into retirement, this role supports meaningful work-life balance and professional fulfilment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform inventory control, including issuing, receiving, distributing, and disposing of inventory.
• Handle, package, label, and ship materials, including dangerous goods, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate transportation of goods and personnel to Long-Range Radar (LRR) and Short-Range Radar (SRR) sites.
• Collaborate with colleagues at LRR sites and Logistics Support Systems (LSS) staff at the main site, along with the NWS Command Centre and NWS Support Centre in North Bay, ON, to ensure smooth operations.
• Travel between adjacent radar sites to perform logistical support activities.
• Operate material handling equipment, load and unload goods, and maintain organized warehouse environments.
• Follow safety standards and contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.

Who You Are

Credentials:

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certification in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by air/road/sea.

Experience:

• High-volume inventory control, shipping/receiving, or computerized warehouse operations experience.
• Handling Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and familiarity with inventory control software.
• Knowledge of customs control processes is an asset.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and inventory systems like Maximo.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in demanding weather conditions and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Team-Oriented: Comfortable working in a close-knit, unionized environment and motivated to contribute to a mission that goes beyond standard operations.

Why Join Us?

• ROTATION & OVERTIME: 6 weeks in/6 weeks 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: Private accommodation with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation.
• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension plans (up to 5%).
• ADDITIONAL PERKS: Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175. $500 referral bonus for eligible positions.
• GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Access to training for certifications and skill development, with reasonable 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.

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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.

We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.