ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Kipnik's team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Wildlife Monitor positions are located in Inuvik, NT, Cambridge Bay, NU, Hall Beach, NU, Iqaluit, NU and Goose Bay, NL and typically report directly to the Logistic Support Site Manager. Working in these remote northern areas, the primary function is to provide safety and hazard assessments regarding wildlife for workers aboard the sealift, and at remote locations. Training will be provided for all Wildlife Monitors, as there is potential for high danger situations with wildlife, and candidates must be able to operate accordingly in high stress situations. Manual labour will also be required when necessary to facilitate the crew loading and unloading aircrafts.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proficient in handling Fire Arms, with previous experience in a remote wilderness setting with wildlife encounters
• Ability to work under physically demanding, adverse weather conditions in remote Arctic locations
• Able to walk approximately 4-6 km distances while carrying equipment
• Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), and wear it as directed.
• Keep work spaces and general areas clean, orderly and hazard free.
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Teamwork and Collaboration

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing and able to travel
• Must be comfortable working in and flying to remote Arctic locations via helicopter and /or smaller fixed wing aircraft
• Must possess a valid Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
• Must possess serviceable steel toe safety boots that meet standards for workplace safety
• Possess Standard First Aid trained with CPR Level A, or willing to obtain Standard First Aid certification and hold a valid certificate
• Possess Reliability Clearance or be eligible to obtain one
• Good written and verbal skills (English)

Kipnik is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage a diversity of applicants. Through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and skills development, we are committed to providing meaningful and sustainable economic benefits for Inuit and Inuvialuit Beneficiaries and their communities. If you are a Land Claim Beneficiary from the Nunatsiavut, Nunavut or Inuvialuit Settlement Region we encourage you to submit your resume. Hunter's and Trappers encouraged to apply.

Kipnik welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.