JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and agile individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of: Observer / Communicator (Permanent - Rotational)

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Airport Operations and Maintenance, the Observer /Communicator (O/C) works in a Community Airport Radio Station (CARS) located at the Airport of a Northern Village. They provide the community with aviation support through radio communication, weather observing and reporting, and by following various operational directives and procedures to ensure the operational integrity of the airport and its various systems. O/C duties include but are not limited to:

- Append automated HWOS hourly weather data with manual weather observations which are transmitted electronically to NavCanada;
- Communicate with pilots and vehicle operators, to give information on local weather conditions, air traffic, runway conditions, emergency situation and other information, as requested or required;
- Inspect and report on movement area surface condition through a computerized reporting software;
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspection reports on the serviceability of various airport systems and equipment;
- Compile daily statistics on aircraft movements;
- Complete on as required basis reports for the following airport programs: Safety Management Systems, Wildlife activity, Emergency Response, security incident; operational irregularities, incidents and accidents;




- Assist the airport maintainer in the receiving process of supplies and materials at the airport for various KRG departments;
- As the local representative of KRG Transport, ensures the overall operational integrity of the airport and reports identified deficiencies back to management for corrective action.

The selected candidate must:

- Be certified as a flight service specialist or Observer/Communicator;
- Be willing to work on a rotating shift schedule of 14 or 28 consecutive days on/off;
- Workdays are 10 hours per day with standby after-hours and occasional overtime (to cover medivacs, scheduled flights, winter operations, and infrastructure projects);
- Have at least a Secondary 3 diploma (grade 9);
- Have good judgment, planning and problem-solving skills;
- Have the ability to work long hours alone at times with remote supervision;
- Demonstrate a high standard of dependability, reliability and safety;
- Have an excellent attendance record;
- Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English and French;
- Detain a valid Restricted Radio Operator’s License from Industry Canada;
- Have a very good knowledge of computers and basic office software: Word, Excel, Outlook;
- Possess good hearing and eyesight according to Transport Canada standards;




- Possess a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license and successfully pass the Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit course;
- Be able to draft, issue, revise and remove Notice to Airman (NOTAMS);
- Be a restricted radio telephone operator accredited examiner, an asset;
- Be available to attend and pass an intensive on-the-job training period of 2-3 weeks at the designated airport to receive site-certification from an authorized trainer-evaluator.
- Experience in site certification, an asset

Work schedule and place of work: the selected candidate will work on a rotation schedule of two to four weeks work in Nunavik followed by two to four weeks paid leave (70 hours weekly) (2-2 or 4-4)

Place of work: Nunavik.

Salary: Min.: $43 348 yearly - Max. $71 800 yearly (Class 6)

Other benefits: Travel expenses while in Nunavik

Simplified Pension Plan: 6.25% employer, 4% employees.

Group insurance

Vacation: 20 days/year

Statutory holidays: 20 days

OFFRE D’EMPLOI

L’administration régionale Kativik (ARK), un organisme supra municipal qui exerce sa compétence sur le territoire situé au nord du 55e parallèle, est actuellement à la recherche d’une personne motivée et dynamique qui souhaite entrer au service de l’ARK pour travailler en qualité de : Observateur-communicateur (Poste permanent à temps plein, par rotation)

Relevant du coordinateur, fonctionnement et entretien de l’aéroport, l’observateur-communicateur (O/C) travaille dans une station radio d’aérodrome communautaire (CARS) située à l’aéroport d’un village nordique. Il fournit à la communauté un soutien à l’aviation au moyen de communications radio, d’observations et de rapports météorologiques, et en suivant diver

📌 Observer communicator rotation (Kuujjuaq)
🏢 Administration régionale Kativik (ARK)
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