Job Description

SmartICE is looking for Community Operators to help with sea-ice safety and environmental monitoring in Pangnirtung, Nunavut. As a Community Operator, you will take part in training to learn how to use and maintain SmartICE's SmartQAMUTIK and SmartBUOY sensors. You will also upload the data you collect to the SIKU platform to share with your community.


Training Dates: February 12-15, 2025



Pay: $30/hr


SmartICE is looking for people who:


• Want casual, seasonal work during the ice season.
• Want to help with sea-ice safety in their community.
• Have experience traveling on sea ice in your community.
• Want to build new skills.
• Applicants must have access to a snowmobile that they can use to operate the SmartQAMUTIK about once a week. SmartICE will pay operators for using their snowmobiles.
• Understand the importance of job safety, responsibility, and respect at work.
• Are interested in technology, environmental monitoring, or communications.

What you will do:


• Take part in a 5-day SmartICE operator training from January 27-31, 2025.
• Operate SmartQAMUTIK and SmartBUOY sensors at least once a week.
• Work with the community to figure out safe routes for using the SmartQAMUTIK.
• Upload the data you collect to the SIKU platform for the community.
• Learn how to maintain equipment and stay safe on the ice.
• Share your knowledge of local ice conditions.
• Receive a certification in Emergency First Aid.
• Applicants must have access to a snowmobile that they can use to operate the SmartQAMUTIK about once a week. SmartICE will pay operators for using their snowmobiles.
SmartICE embraces diversity and a culture of belonging in the workplace. For positions within the Northern communities in which we operate, preference will be given to those who identify as Indigenous.



We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for the position will be contacted.


Interested in Becoming a Community Operator?


Contact, Andrew Arreak, Regional Operations Lead, at aarreak@smartice.org