Wildlife Monitor - Summer

Wildlife Monitor

Location: Various Remote Sites Across Northern Canada
Position Type: Casual, As-and-When Required
Security Clearance: Reliability
Reports To: Operations Project Manager

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 values—
Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility
—guide everything we do.

Are you passionate about wildlife safety
, remote work
, and Arctic adventure
? Join us as a Wildlife Monitor and help protect personnel working in some of Canada’s most unique environments.

You’ll travel to remote northern sites
, assess wildlife risks, and implement safety measures to prevent dangerous encounters. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in wilderness safety
, wildlife deterrent handling
, and northern operations
.

• Monitor and assess wildlife risks during outdoor operations.
• Provide safety guidance and instructions to teams.
• Deter wildlife interactions using approved deterrents (bear, bear spray, whistles).
• Support seasonal projects, including sealift operations.
• Ensure compliance with Nasittuq’s safety and environmental procedures.
• Communicate effectively with diverse teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Valid Possession Acquisition License (PAL).
• Basic Wildlife Monitor or Wildlife Safety Technician Certification.
• Wilderness First Aid CPR + AED Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Reliability Security Clearance.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role (e.g., hunter, guide, camp safety officer).

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of northern wildlife (bears, wolves, wolverines).
• Comfortable traveling by helicopter and small aircraft.
• Physically fit for Arctic terrain and conditions.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.

• Competitive Pay: $25.10 – $31.37 per hour.
• Flexibility: Casual, as-needed scheduling.
• Adventure: Experience remote Arctic environments while making a real impact.
• Support: Access to Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP).

Click “Apply for This Job” and submit your resume and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis—interviews may begin before the first review date.

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

Nasittuq provides accommodations during all parts of the hiring process upon request. If contacted for the selection process, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Join us and embark on a rewarding career journey in Canada’s North!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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