Radar Crew Technician

position title: radar crew technician

department: nwscc

location: north bay

security clearance: secret

position reports to: nwscc communications & electronics supervisor

hours of work: 40.0 hours/week - scheduled 12-hour shifts based on a 24/7 operating environment

about us
: nasittuq corporation (from the inuktitut word meaning “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the north warning system (nws), a critical joint canada-us radar network with 47 sites across northern canada.
our core values—safety, diversity, integrity, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and agility—guide everything we do.

summary

reporting to the nwscc communications & electronics supervisor, the nwscc radar crew technician is responsible for monitoring the status of and remotely controlling nws site equipment including but not limited to, an/fps-124 radar, an/fps-117 radar, router based ip networks, helicopter monitor and scada systems in a 7x24 shift environment.

• maintain and support north warning system (nws) infrastructure
  , including radar systems (an/fps-124, an/fps-117), ip-based networks, helicopter monitoring systems, and scada systems.
• monitor and remotely control nws site equipment, ensuring data integrity, signal quality
  , and system performance. Diagnose and resolve system faults, adjust configurations, and update equipment parameters.
• coordinate with 22 wing system maintenance (sm) for system downtime approvals, verify operational status post-maintenance, and maintain accurate equipment status reports
  .
• communicate site emergencies, outages, and incidents to relevant stakeholders, including nws operations (nwso) and nasittuq personnel.
• respond to inquiries regarding nws operations and maintenance activities.
• review corrective maintenance requests for priority, feasibility, and resource estimation. Validate work orders upon completion.
• assist with duties related to nwscc communications crew technician responsibilities.

• perform preventive maintenancewscc.
• provide technical guidance and training to personnel on operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures.
• analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• support design improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• offer feedback on preventive maintenance programs and participate in installation planning.
• maintain performance and maintenance records for equipment.
• execute duties of an electronics maintenance technician
  , including upkeep of site libraries.
• conduct environmental, safety, security, and quality audits
  , ensuring compliance and workplace safety.
• perform additional tasks as assigned.

• completion of a post-secondary program in electronics or canadian forces military equivalent
  .

• minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience with radar and communications electronic systems.

• strong understanding of radar systems, ip networks
  , and ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• proficiency with commercial test equipment for troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuits.
• knowledge of telecommunications, rf systems, and satellite technologies is an asset.

• comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and employer-matched pension plan (up to 5%).
• additional perks: $175 annual safety footwear allowance, and a $500 referral bonus.
• career growth: internal training opportunities for certification and skills development, with reasonable costs covered.
• vacation pay: 3 weeks vacation. Generous vacation pay increases with tenure (e.g., 6% for under five years, 8% for over ten years).

land claim beneficiaries of the nunavut, inuvialuit, and nunatsiavut land claim agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

iqqanaijaaqtaarasuaqtut ilagijauqataullutik inuit nunanganni nunalirinirnmut angirutiusimajunut sivulliqpautauniaqtut iqqanaijaaqtaartitaujunnaqtunut. Ikajuqturpatsi iqqanaijaaqtaarasuaqataujusi nalunaiqsiqullusi ilagijauqataunitsinnik.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᑦ ᓚᒥᓱᓕ.

nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑎᖅᐸᑴ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓫᓴ ᓤᔭᗭᑕ ᐊᓯ ᓢ. ᓈᓕ ᓆᓀ ᖽ.

translation: we invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!

we thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.