About this position
Join Nasittuq for a unique and rewarding experience!
Nasittuq provides Operation & Maintenance services for the North Warning System (NWS). The NWS is a joint Canada and United States early-warning radar system with 47 sites located in Northern Canada; a Control Centre and Support Centre located in North Bay, ON and a Contract Management Office located in Ottawa, ON.
OUR CORE VALUES:
Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The Tank Cleaning Team Lead will perform as a working Team Lead, completing cleaning and welding repair tasks in confined spaces. Responsible for hands-on completion of welding tasks and team supervision of a small crew in the repair and cleaning of large fuel tanks situated across the Arctic in remote North Warning System (NWS) sites in Northern Canada. This Fly-In Fly Out (FIFO) term position will start in the Spring - approximately June 1 through September 30 - and travel to various remote locations as assigned by the Operations Program Manager.
Pre-deployment training will be provided prior to starting this role. The training is expected to be Working at Heights, Confined Spaces Training, with possibility of others to be added.
This position is covered under the provision of the collective agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) Local 2228
Responsibilities:
- Inspect tanks prior to any welding repairs
- Supervise and assist the team/labourers in safe and efficient tank cleaning and removal of any fuel residues or contaminants
- Prepare large fuel tanks for repair and cleaning with detergents or high- pressure water, removing rust followed by neutralizing and thoroughly drying staying alert to potential hazards
- Follow strict cleaning protocols and ensure tanks are free of flammable gases or other dangerous substances and all safety checks are done before any welding
- Inspections of all tank cleaning sites to ensure compliance with current safety directives and safe work procedures, reporting on any deficiencies.
Qualifications:
- Valid Journeyman Welder Certificate combined with minimum 5 years ’welding experience ideally in a unionized environment
- Confined space entry training and certifications
- Knowledge of safety protocols and emergency response
- Proven team leadership/supervisory experience in welding operations with the ability to manage projects, oversee labourers
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clear abstract required
- Physically fit and able to perform physical job functions in all weather conditions
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with an ability to read technical documents
- Previous training in WHMIS, First Aid, Working at Heights and Confined Spaces
- Certifications/training in Environmental Awareness, Bear Awareness an asset
- Previous experience working in remote Arctic locations ideal
WHY JOIN US?
- Competitive wages and overtime policy
- All travel and accommodations costs covered including paid travel (2 days) to site and home with the potential to travel home for a 1-week break mid-assignment (to be confirmed)
- Accommodation with meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreation
- Arctic clothing and annual safety footwear allowance of $175.
- 6% vacation pay
Qualified and interested candidates, please apply!
Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.
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ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄ ᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋ ᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.
Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ!
Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!
We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.