Logistician – North Warning System – Fly in, Fly out

Job title:

Logistician – North Warning System – Fly in, Fly out

Company

Nasittuq Corporation

Job description

Logistician – North Warning SystemLocation: Happy Valley, Goose Bay
Type: Unionized, Rotational Position (6 weeks on, 6 weeks off)Nasittuq Corporation operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada. This isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to cultivate your career, challenge yourself, and contribute to the safety and security of the continent.What You’ll Do:

• Perform inventory control, including issuing, receiving, distributing, and disposing of inventory.
• Handle, package, label, and ship materials, including dangerous goods, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate transportation of goods and personnel to Long-Range Radar (LRR) and Short-Range Radar (SRR) sites.
• Collaborate with colleagues at LRR sites and Logistics Support Systems (LSS) staff at the main site, along with the NWS Command Centre and NWS Support Centre in North Bay, ON, to ensure smooth operations.
• Travel between adjacent radar sites to perform logistical support activities.
• Operate material handling equipment, load and unload goods, and maintain organized warehouse environments.

Follow safety standards and contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.Who You Are:Credentials:

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certification in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by air/road/sea.

Experience:

• High-volume inventory control, shipping/receiving, or computerized warehouse operations experience.
• Handling Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and familiarity with inventory control software.
• Knowledge of customs control processes is an asset.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and inventory systems like Maximo.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in demanding weather conditions and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Team-Oriented: Comfortable working in a close-knit, unionized environment and motivated to contribute to a mission that goes beyond standard operations.

Why Join Us?Rotation & Overtime: 6 weeks in/6 weeks out rotation, 48 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5x your base rate for extra hours worked. Paid travel days (up to 2 days) and all travel costs covered.Living Arrangements: Private accommodations with prepared meals, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry facilities, and recreational options (exercise equipment, pool tables, shuffleboard).Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employer-matched pension plan (up to 5%).Additional Perks: Arctic clothing provided for safety, annual safety footwear allowance of $175, and a $500 referral bonus for bringing in qualified colleagues.Career Growth: Ongoing training opportunities to support certifications and skills development, with reasonable costs covered.Vacation Pay: Generous vacation pays increasing with tenure:

• 6% for under five years, 8% for over five years.

Priority Consideration:Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. We encourage applicants to self-identify.Nasittuq provides accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us if you need any adjustments.Candidates with experience as:
Inventory Specialists, Warehouse Workers, Material Handlers, or Shipping Coordinators are encouraged to apply!

Expected salary

Location

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Job date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:40:16 GMT

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