Observer / Communicator - KRG

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory 

located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested 

in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of: 

Observer / Communicator

(Permanent – Rotational) 

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Airport Operations and Maintenance, the Observer /Communicator (O/C) works in a Community Airport Radio Station (CARS) located at the Airport of a 

Northern Village. They provide the community with aviation support through radio communication,

weather observing and reporting, and by following various operational directives and procedures to 

ensure the operational integrity of the airport and its various systems. O/C duties include but are not 

limited to:

• Append automated HWOS hourly weather data with manual weather observations which are 

transmitted electronically to NavCanada;

• Communicate with pilots and vehicle operators, to give information on local weather conditions, air 

traffic, runway conditions, emergency situation and other information, as requested or required;

• Inspect and report on movement area surface condition through a computerized reporting 

software;

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspection reports on the serviceability of various airport 

systems and equipment;

• Compile daily statistics on aircraft movements;

• Complete on as required basis reports for the following airport programs: Safety Management 

Systems, Wildlife activity, Emergency Response, security incident; operational irregularities, 

incidents and accidents;

• Assist the airport maintainer in the receiving process of supplies and materials at the airport for 

various KRG departments;

• As the local representative of KRG Transport, ensures the overall operational integrity of the 

airport and reports identified deficiencies back to management for corrective action.

The selected candidate must:

• Be certified as a flight service specialist or Observer/Communicator;

• Be willing to work on a rotating shift schedule of 14 or 28 consecutive days on/off;

• Workdays are 10 hours per day with standby after-hours and occasional overtime (to cover 

medivacs, scheduled flights, winter operations, and infrastructure projects);

• Have at least a Secondary 3 diploma (grade 9);

• Have good judgment, planning and problem-solving skills;

• Have the ability to work long hours alone at times with remote supervision;

• Demonstrate a high standard of dependability, reliability and safety;

• Have an excellent attendance record;

• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, 

English and French;

• Detain a valid Restricted Radio Operator’s License from Industry Canada;

• Have a very good knowledge of computers and basic office software: Word, Excel, Outlook;

• Possess good hearing and eyesight according to Transport Canada standards;

• Possess a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license and successfully pass the Airside Vehicle 

Operator’s Permit course;

• Be able to draft, issue, revise and remove Notice to Airman (NOTAMS);

• Be a restricted radio telephone operator accredited examiner, an asset;

• Be available to attend and pass an intensive on-the-job training period of 2-3 weeks at the 

designated airport to receive site-certification from an authorized trainer-evaluator.

• Experience in site certification, an asset

Work schedule and place of work: the selected candidate will work on a rotation schedule of two to 

four weeks work in Nunavik followed by two to four weeks paid leave (70 hours weekly) (2-2 or 4-4)

Place of work: Nunavik.

Salary: Min.: $43 348 yearly – Max. $71 800 yearly (Class 6)

Other benefits: Travel expenses while in Nunavik

Simplified Pension Plan: 6.25% employer, 4% employees.

Group insurance

Vacation: 20 days/year

Statutory holidays: 20 days 

Please send your resume to:

Kativik Regional Government

P.O. Box 9

Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0

Fax: 819-964-2975

Email: humanresources@krg.ca