Community Operators
St. John's, NL, CA, Canada
Job Description
In preparation for the 2026 ice season, SmartICE is looking to hire
Community Operators to help with monitoring sea-ice across Nunatsiavut in the communities of Rigolet, Hopedale, Makkovik and Postville.
As a Community Operator, you will take part in training to learn how to use and maintain SmartICE's SmartKAMUTIK and SmartBUOY sensors. You will also upload the data you collect to the SIKU platform to share with your community.Training Dates:
To be confirmed (dependent on ice conditions) - early 2026Pay: $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. Understand the importance of job safety, responsibility, and respect at work. Are interested in technology, environmental monitoring, or communications. Have a snowmobile that SmartICE can rent for on-ice operations.
What you will do:
Take part in a 5-day SmartICE operator training (training dates to be confirmed) Operate SmartKAMUTIK and SmartBUOY sensors at least once a week. Work with the community to figure out safe routes for using the SmartKAMUTIK. 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.
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, Rex Holwell,
Operations Lead: NPC and Production - Nainat
rex@smartice.org
or call 709-922-2074
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3199585
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSt. John's, NL, CA, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned