Site Supervisor

Nasittuq Corporation; Nunavut; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporation in the operational management of radar systems seeks a Site Supervisor for remote Long Range Radar Sites in Nunavut. The role includes overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing site resources effectively. Candidates should possess supervisory experience and a strong background in technical trades, with excellent leadership and communication skills. This position offers a rotational schedule of 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off, and includes comprehensive benefits and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Paid travel days

Private accommodation with meals

Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance

Employer-matched pension plans

Arctic clothing and $175 safety footwear allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory/lead hand experience in a technical/trades environment.
• Knowledge of work/project management practices for remote site operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of operations and maintenance staff.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Strong communications

Decision-making

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post secondary education in a technical or business management program

Job description

JOB TITLE: Site SupervisorLOCATION:Location: Remote Long Range Radar Sites located in Breevort Island, NU (BAF-3) and/or Cape Dyer, NU (DYE-MAIN)TYPE: Unionized, Rotational Position (6 weeks on, 6 weeks off) 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:Reporting to the LSS Manager, the Site Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of operations and maintenance staff to assure safe and efficient operations at a manned Long Range Radar (LRR) site.

Scope of responsibilities include:

• Supervision/oversight of the day-to-day operations consisting of both trades and non-trades positions
• The safety of all personnel on site, including visitors and contractors
• Ensure compliance with all Nasittuq policies
• Maintaining a safe work environment; inspecting areas for potential hazards and rectifying and/or reporting to manager
• The judicious allocation of site resources to support overall Nasittuq priorities of performing site maintenance tasks as well as responding to any corrective maintenance and,
• Maintaining site cleanliness and ensuring the site is returned to normal LSS operation in a fully satisfactory state at the end of the period of activity

WHO YOU ARE:EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent; post secondary education in a technical or a business management program an asset.

CERTIFICATE(S) / LICENSE(S): Mustpossess a valid driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous trade or technical experience, ideally in a northern/remote environment
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory/lead hand experience in a technical/trades service environment
• Previous experience with the NWS contract is an asset

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Must be familiar with the scope of work to be performed at an LRR
• Knowledge of work/project management practices relating to the operation and maintenance of remote sites.
• Proven leadership and facilitation skills
• Strong organizational, communications, computer, problem solving and analytical skills
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-culturally

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communications, decision-making and documentation skills to exercise judgment/due diligence in addressing/reporting issues that arise from time to time, given consideration to the isolation/remoteness and complexity of logistical requirements.
• Strong team building and mentoring skills
• Autonomy, initiative and ability to balance priorities
• Ability to speak Inuktitut an asset

WHY JOIN US?ROTATION & OVERTIME: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation,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 tenureNORTHERN LIVING ALLOWANCE: Additional biweekly allowance for employees residing in designated northern communities: Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Sanirajak, and Iqaluit.

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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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.

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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.