Health And Safety Coordinator - Canadian Forces Station Alert - Multiple Rotations - FIFO
Nasittuq Corporation is hiring a Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator to oversee safety and environmental initiatives at CFS Alert in Nunavut. Located in the world's northernmost inhabited settlement, this fly-in, fly-out position offers private accommodations, meals, and paid travel from anywhere in Canada. The role supports environmental protection, health and safety procedures, and coordination of on-site projects. Ideal for those with experience in environmental science, waste management, and industrial safety.
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Responsibilities
The HSE Coordinator ensures compliance and oversight of health, safety, and environmental operations at CFS Alert:
- Coordinate health, safety, and environmental protection efforts at site
- Manage solid waste and hazardous material programs
- Support compliance with regulatory standards and company policies
- Assist with project coordination and risk mitigation
- Contribute to fostering a safe and inclusive working environment
Requirements
Qualified candidates must meet technical, regulatory, and logistical requirements for Arctic work:
- Post-secondary education in environmental science
- Experience in solid and hazardous waste management preferred
- Health and safety background preferred
- Project management experience is an asset
- Eligible for RELIABILITY security clearance and medical clearance
- Valid passport for travel to Nunavut via Thule, Greenland
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and strong collaboration skills
Perks and Benefits
This fly-in, fly-out Arctic role offers full benefits and travel support:
- 40-hour workweeks with overtime eligibility
- Paid flights from anywhere in Canada
- Private bedroom accommodations and meals on site
- Extended health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Pension plan with 6% employer match
- Arctic gear provided
- 6% vacation pay
Worksite/Project
Canadian Forces Station Alert
Canadian Forces Station Alert (CFS Alert) is the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement in the world, located on the northeastern tip of Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Canada, just 817 km from the North Pole. Operated by the Canadian Armed Forces, CFS Alert plays a critical role in signals intelligence, Arctic surveillance, and supporting NORAD and NATO operations. The station is also a hub for scientific research and weather monitoring, supporting government and academic agencies working in extreme polar conditions. Day-to-day operations and site support—such as logistics, accommodations, maintenance, catering, and snow clearing—are managed by civilian contractors including Nasittuq Corporation, providing remote work opportunities in technical, skilled trades, and support service roles. CFS Alert is a vital part of Canada’s national defense and Arctic sovereignty strategy, with continuous operations in one of the harshest and most strategically important regions on Earth.
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Nasittuq Corporation
Nasittuq Corporation is a majority Inuit-owned company providing technical site services, facility management, and logistics across Canada's Arctic. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between the Pan Arctic Inuit Logistics Corporation (PAIL) and ATCO Frontec (part of the ATCO Group), Nasittuq is registered as an Inuit firm in Nunavut, with Inuit shareholders holding majority ownership and an active role in its governance. Its name, an Inuktitut word meaning "looking out from a high place," reflects its central role operating the North Warning System — a 5,000-kilometre chain of 47 remote radar sites stretching across the Canadian Arctic from the Yukon to Labrador that provides aerospace surveillance for Canada and the United States as part of the NORAD agreement. Under a Government of Canada contract awarded in 2022, Nasittuq operates and maintains these remote sites, which include helipads, gravel runways, more than 100 buildings, and hundreds of bulk fuel storage tanks, delivering maintenance, logistics, airlift coordination, environmental systems management, and engineering services. The company also provides site support and management services at Canadian Forces Station Alert on Ellesmere Island, the northernmost permanently inhabited base in Canada.
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