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Are you looking for a fast-paced, challenging, and unique work environment? Well, look no further!
Created in 1958, the Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) is an organization within Natural Resources Canada that provides logistical support to the Other Government Departments and over 1100 Canadian Arctic researchers annually. The overall mission of the PCSP is to provide safe, efficient and cost-effective logistical support to researchers from Canadian government agencies, northern communities, and independent and university groups conducting scientific activities in isolated areas throughout the Canadian Arctic.
Working as a Logistics Operations Officer for the PCSP is not your typical 9 to 5 job. You will encounter two distinct work environments in this position: the Arctic Logistics hub in Resolute Bay, NU, and hybrid work from either the Ottawa headquarters or one of the many NRCan offices across Canada.
During the operational field season, you will work in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on a rotational basis, to ensure all the well-made plans run smoothly. Your day-to-day tasks will involve everything from deciphering weather to aircraft logistics, amending client’s logistics, discussing operations with clients and other team members via email, telephone, satellite phone, InReach and HF radio, keeping in touch with remote field camps, arranging loads for aircraft, completing administrative tasks and much, much more.
These rotations are usually 3 to 6 weeks in length. While on rotation you will be working 7 days per week, 10 hours per day, accumulating overtime hours. Each rotation is followed by 3 weeks off, using the accumulated overtime hours so you do not miss a pay. Any excess overtime hours can be taken as additional time off (based on operational requirements) or cashed out as additional pay.
When not on rotation, you will connect with the Arctic Logistics Operations team remotely/virtually from the Ottawa headquarters, or potentially from one of the many NRCan offices across Canada. During this period, the team works with clients to plan the aircraft, field equipment and accommodations they require to perform their scientific research throughout the Arctic
Still not certain you want to apply? Check out all these benefits:
• All travel costs from your home to the Arctic will be arranged and covered by the PCSP.
• The Government of Canada has a great heath care, dental, and pension plan.
• Flexible working hours (dependant upon operational requirements).
• While working in Resolute Bay, you will be staying at our facility at no additional cost. At the facility you will have your own room with satellite TV, access to lounges, a library, a laundry room, and a fitness room, and be fed by our amazing cooks.
• While working in Resolute Bay, you will receive a payment for incidentals of $17.30 per day for the first 30 days and $13.00 per day afterwards.
The intent of this process is to staff two (2) term or indeterminate positions. A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
Education:
• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
Note:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience:
• Experience in coordinating logistics operations.
• Experience in planning and scheduling aircraft logistics.
• Experience in planning for logistics operations in the Arctic.
• Experience working in an isolated location in the Arctic.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Experience in negotiating freight, shipping and aircraft chartering contracts.
• Experience in an aviation operations environment.
• Experience in using radio communication equipment.
• Experience in dealing with northern organizations.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of charter aircraft operations procedures.
Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple shifting priorities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret weather data including Aviation products.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint, Outlook) to perform daily tasks and manage projects.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including Universities and other Government Departments.
Personal Suitability:
• Dependability
• Judgment
• Client-service oriented
• Team player
• Knowledge of safety protocols and risk management practices in remote field operations.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
Operational Requirements:
• Willing and able to work in isolated High Arctic locations for extended periods of time.
• Willing and able to work long hours and overtime, including work on weekends.
• Willing and able to travel to various locations in the Arctic on a regular basis.
Reliability Status security clearance
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence.
• Undergo a pre-employment medical suitability assessment for working in an isolated location, and periodical assessments throughout their employment.
• Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certifications.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.