Site Supervisor

Join Nasittuq for a Unique and Rewarding Experience!

Nasittuq Corporation operates and maintains the North Warning System—a joint Canada-United States early-warning radar system with 47 sites across Northern Canada, a Control Centre and Support Centre located in North Bay, ON and a Contract Management Office located in Ottawa, ON. Our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and agility guide everything we do.

Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

Looking for more balance in your life? Enjoy the stability of full-time hours - with the freedom of working half the year. Ideal for those seeking regular extended time off or a more flexible lifestyle. Whether you are pursuing personal projects, travel or a gradual transition into retirement, this Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO) role supports meaningful work-life balance and professional fulfillment.

Nature and Scope:

Reporting to the LSS Manager, the Site Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of operations and maintenance staff at a manned Long-Range Radar (LRR) site ensuring safe, effective and efficient operations.

Scope of responsibilities includes:

• 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
• Ensuring 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
• Strict adherence to all safety policies, participation in required training, adherence to cold-weather/remote-site procedures and prompt reporting of hazards or incidents is a condition of employment

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory/lead hand experience in a technical/trades service environment with proven leadership and facilitation skills
• Previous trade or technical experience, ideally in a northern/remote environment
• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in a technical or a business management program an asset
• Strong organizational, communications, computer, problem solving and analytical skills

• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-culturally
• Proven 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
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Employment is conditional on ability to receive and maintain a Government of Canada security status to the SECRET level
• Experience with the North Warning System (NWS) contract an asset
• Ability to speak Inuktitut an asset

Why Join Us?

• All travel and accommodations covered including paid travel (2 days) to site
• Private accommodation with meals, WiFi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation
• Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175.
• 6% vacation pay
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension plan (5% contribution matched by employer)

Qualified and interested candidates, please apply! Are you an Inuit beneficiary from the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, or Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements and seeking a new opportunity? Nasittuq is committed to providing employment opportunities for Land Claim Beneficiaries, contributing to a skilled workforce in the regions we serve. We prioritize and review all applications from Inuit Land Claim Beneficiaries for vacant positions and offer comprehensive training and development programs.

Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify.