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 / Full-Time) 

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; 

• During winter operations, inspect and report on runway surface conditions through NavCanada 

web-based computer software; 

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

systems and equipment; 

• Compile daily, weekly, monthly statistics on passenger and cargo loads as well as 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 willing to work on a rotating shift schedule 7 consecutive days, 10 hours per day / 7 

consecutive days off and occasionally work overtime 

• 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; 

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

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

• Be able to perform mathematical functions; 

• 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 available to attend a training course of up to 5 weeks, followed by an intensive on-the-job 

training period at the designated airport before receiving site certification 

Place of work:  Salluit 

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

Other benefits:  

Cost of living differential: minimum of $11 834/year 

Food allowance: minimum of $8 193/year 

Annual leave trips: minimum of 3 

Simplified Pension Plan: 6.25% employer, 4% employee 

Group insurance 

Vacation: 20 days/year 

Statutory holidays: 20 days  

Please send your résumé to: 

Kativik Regional Government 

P.O. Box 9 

Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0  

Fax: 819-964-2975 

Email: humanresources@krg.ca 

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and 

Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted