25 Sep
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Arctic Kingdom
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Yellowknife
25 Sep
Arctic Kingdom
Yellowknife
POSITION OVERVIEWBlachford Lake Lodge is seeking a Flight Coordinator / Expeditor to manage the logistics that keep a remote, fly-in wilderness lodge running smoothly. This role owns the flow of people and cargo to and from the lodge — booking and coordinating charter and scheduled flights, planning guest arrival and departure logistics, and organizing the shipping of supplies, equipment, and materials in and out of a location with no road access. It is a coordination-heavy, detail-driven role suited to someone who is calm under changing weather and schedules, communicates clearly with guests and pilots alike, and takes genuine satisfaction in a well-run logistics chain.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESBook and coordinate charter and scheduled flights for guests, staff, and supplies between Yellowknife and Blachford Lake LodgeBuild and maintain guest arrival and departure schedules, adjusting quickly for weather delays, changing group sizes, and last-minute itinerary changesAct as the lodge's point of contact with air carriers, confirming manifests, weight limits, and cargo requirements for each flightCommunicate clearly and proactively with guests before arrival — flight times, baggage limits, what to expect from a fly-in transferCoordinate the shipping of food, fuel, equipment, and other materials to and from the lodge,
tracking orders and flagging delays before they become operational problemsMaintain accurate logs of flights, manifests, and freight for operational and safety recordsWork closely with the Lodge Manager and department leads to align flight schedules with guest programming and staffing needsTroubleshoot logistics issues in real time — weather holds, mechanical delays, missed connections — and keep affected guests and staff informedQUALIFICATIONSPrior experience in logistics coordination, dispatch, travel/flight booking, or a similarly detail-intensive scheduling roleComfortable working with air carriers, manifests, and cargo/weight restrictions; aviation or remote-operations experience is an assetExcellent organizational skills and composure when schedules change on short noticeStrong written and verbal communication skills for guest-facing coordinationProficiency with standard scheduling, spreadsheet, and communication toolsWillingness to live and work on-site at a remote, off-grid lodge for the seasonHospitality or guest-service experience is an asset given the guest-facing nature of the roleWHAT WE OFFERA unique prospect to work at an award-winning wilderness lodge in the Northwest TerritoriesOn-site accommodation and meals included for the seasonA close-knit team environment in one of the world's premier aurora and wilderness destinationsCompetitive seasonal compensation
📌 Flight & Logistics Coordinator (Yellowknife)
🏢 Arctic Kingdom
📍 Yellowknife