Offshore Ice and Environmental Observers
Job in
St. John's, St. Johns, Newfoundland / NL, Canada
Listing for:
PAL Aerospace
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Marine Engineering / Maritime
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: St. John'sInspired by Challenge. Opportunity with Reward. Committed to Community.
These are the pillars on which PAL Aerospace is built. We operate on a foundation of innovation – it’s at the core of our business, in everything we do. We’ve spent forty years building a strong reputation centered around our ‘can-do’ attitude, creating customized, cutting-edge solutions for our clients at home and abroad.
PAL Aerospace is accepting applications for motivated Offshore Ice and Environmental Observers (Full Time Fixed-Term) to join our team based in St. John’s, NL
, for the 2026 ice season.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Travel offshore for up to three-week durations at a time when requiredWork 12-hour shiftsCollect and report ice, weather, and marine wildlife information in an offshore environmentInterpret data, analyze results, and report to facility clients/managementLiaise with clients and senior representatives offshoreEnsure that all data is collected and analyzed in a manner consistent with the quality assurance proceduresProvide ice and weather updates as required, and participate in daily ice meetingsMake recommendations regarding ice surveillance and ice management actionsLiaise with support vessel bridge crews on ice management activitiesOther duties as requiredQualifications:
Post-secondary education or experience in a marine-related field would be an assetSeabird and marine mammal experience would be an assetProficiency in marine navigation or chartworkExcellent written and oral communication skillsSelf-starter with the ability to work under minimum supervisionProficient in Microsoft Office Suite of productsStrong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracyPrevious experience working with meteorological, oceanographic, or marine wildlife data would be an assetAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentFlexibility in schedule to meet requirements for ice season offshorePAL Aerospace gives preference to candidates with the following:
Valid BST and H2S Alive Certificates (please submit certificates with job application)
Marine Radar Certificate (i.e. ARPA, SEN-1, Rutter training)
Marine wildlife identification training or experience
Previous experience in weather or ice observation
Previous experience using radio communication (ROC-M or ROC-A certificates)What we offer:
Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlinesComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceDefined Contribution Pension PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Tuition Assistance ProgramEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramsOpportunities for growthPAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
#PALAerospace
21 days working offshore - 21 days off
6+ week training program starting in ~February
12 hours per day while offshore
8 hours per day during training
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