Site Supervisor

Nasittuq Corporation; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading radar operations firm seeks a Site Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations at remote Long Range Radar sites. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a technical environment. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient resource allocation. This role supports a work-life balance with a 6 weeks on/off rotation and comprehensive benefits, including accommodation and living arrangements.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Employer-matched pension plan

$500 referral bonus

Training and certification opportunities

Private accommodation

Northern living allowance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ supervisory experience in a technical environment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with northern/remote work environments is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations and maintenance staff at the radar site.
• Ensure safety protocols and compliance with policies.
• Allocate resources for site maintenance tasks.

Skills

Strong communications

Decision-making

Documentation skills

Team building

Mentoring skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post secondary education in a technical or business management program

Job description

JOB TITLE: Site Supervisor

LOCATION: Remote Long Range Radar Sites located in Cambridge Bay (CAM-M) and/or Shepherd Bay (CAM-3).

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.

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

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.

• Supervision/oversight of 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
• 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.

Certificates / Licenses

Must possess 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

• 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 tenure
• NORTHERN 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.

IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQTUT ILAGIJAUQATAULLUTIK INUIT NUNANGANNI NUNALIRINIRNMUT ANGIRUTIUSIMAJUNUT SIVULLIQPAUTAUNIAQTUT IQQANAIJAAQTAARTITAUJUNNAQTUNUT. IKAJUQTURPATSI IQQANAIJAAQTAARASUAQATAUJUSI NALUNAIQSIQULLUSI ILAGIJAUQATAUNITSINNIK.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖏᑕᓪᓟᑕᓂ… (long Inuktitut paragraph) received as‑is.

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.