Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Looking for Airport Technician at Northwest Territories Full Time

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

About Arctic Canadian

Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd. is a Canadian mining company and a significant producer and supplier of premium rough diamond assortments to the global market. The company owns and operates the Ekati Diamond Mine. The company also holds a controlling interest in the Lac de Gras Diamond Project. The Ekati Diamond Mine and the Lac de Gras Diamond Project are located in Canada’s Northwest Territories. In addition to its mining and exploration operations, Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd. has offices in Canada and Belgium.

Why Arctic Canadian Diamond Company?

At Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd., we believe people are our most important asset. That is why we are fully committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and to establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

Arctic is dedicated to developing our workforce and committed to creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions, and adult education initiatives, all of which encourage employees and contractors to strive for growth and development.

Since beginning operations in 1998, the Ekati Diamond mine has become internationally recognized as a world-class supplier of top-quality rough diamonds. Now operated by Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd., the Ekati mine provides unique operational challenges, rewarding career development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Superintendent Materials Management & Logistics, the Airport Technician is responsible for providing technical aeronautical support for all aviation requirements at the Ekati site. This position is responsible for tracking and communicating all weather observations functions and for the effective communication to pertinent parties requiring this information. The Successful Candidate will possess a technical certification in an Observers Communication Program with a valid Aeronautical Radio License and Transport Canada certified Radio Operator. Knowledge in Arctic Environment Services or northern community aerodrome operations and a site certified weather observer/communicator is considered an asset.

The role is well-suited for an informal leader who can work independently to drive results with minimal supervision. This position is site-based and requires successful incumbent to work in a remote worksite in the Arctic on a regular shift rotation. The current shift rotation is three weeks on, three weeks off .

Job Duties/Responsibilities

The Airport Technician is responsible for:
Monitor/Operate both air and ground frequencies

Communicate pertinent information to pilots including weather changes and PIREPS

Monitor & inspect Non-Directional Beacon daily

Perform weather observations on the hour (and as required); forward to all parties requiring the information

Complete daily Runway Surface Condition reports (JBI) in advance for all incoming air traffic and report any deficiencies to Supervisor and Maintenance groups

Assist pilots with any weather requests

Provide any information requested from flight crews such as passenger information and baggage weights in final reports

Monitor runway and airside throughout the shift and report any wildlife in the area to environment department

Pass on all pertinent information to airlines that require information on departures and arrivals of their aircraft

Provide incoming flight updates to Travel Coordinators, Logistics and the Bus Drivers for efficient coordination of arrival and departures

Complete all proper documentation and report when IROPS occurs

Complete monthly safety checks and submit report to Supervisor

Complete any general house cleaning duties and report any deficiencies to supervisor

Pass on any airport deficiencies and issue NOTAMS as required, informing the supervisor.

Respond to all aircraft emergencies on and off airport and complete all duties that are required as per the Local Station Procedures and the Ekati Airport Emergency Action Plan

Assist Travel Coordinator’s in their duties on non-fly days once all required daily tasks are complete

Attend safety meetings and complete A Personal Safety Card daily

Provide thorough handover written report including any outstanding items related to daily airport operations as well as your regular arriving and departing aircraft and any related information prior to shifting out

Education/Experience

Knowledge and understanding of Transport Canada’s CARS/NAV Canada regulations

Environment Canada Aviation Weather & ability to read and interpret weather reporting and forecasts an asset

Ability to influence others and drive continuous improvement without direct report control

Emotional intelligence: Influences others, listens openly, negotiates, and resolves disagreements, is cooperative and collaborative

Ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure

Working knowledge of SAP and strong computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other Northern fly points as indicated in the NWT Socio-Economic Agreement for the Ekati mine.

Employees need to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd. Impact Benefit Agreement Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume, to receive priority consideration.

If this position interests you and you have the experience and qualifications we are looking for

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.