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Field Instructor

We are not currently actively hiring for this position. We will consider all resumes sent and keep them on file for the future.

Position Title: Field Instructor

Location: Yellowknife, NT or Sherwood Park, AB; reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Company Background

Arctic Response Canada Ltd. provides elite safety training to employees across numerous industries since opening our flagship Yellowknife office in 2001, and currently offers a catalogue of over 150 different field safety, industrial safety, first aid, and driver training programs. With an additional office in Edmonton and contract instructors across the country, our national reach has allowed our programs to become the national training standard for multiple federal government departments. At present, we employ over 35 full-time, part-time, or casual employees.

The growth and success of Arctic Response Canada Ltd. is a result of the calibre of our team members and their commitment to our vision of delivering only the highest standard of training. Our programs are designed to be challenging, realistic, relevant, and effective for our students.

Our clients include government employees (federal, provincial/territorial, municipal), Indigenous governments and organizations, private sector companies, and educational institutions. Adapting our instructional approach to meet the needs of individuals with diverse backgrounds, education, and experience while not compromising on our training standards has been a cornerstone of our company and an area, we are committed to developing even further.

Position Summary

As a Field Instructor, your primary role would be delivering a wide range of field safety and first aid training programs to client groups in Yellowknife, throughout the Northwest Territories, and anywhere else our work takes us. When not teaching, administrative functions may include course and curriculum development, equipment maintenance, logistical planning, and/or operational taskings (wilderness safety oversight for film crews, wildlife monitoring, medic services, etc.) commensurate with qualifications and abilities. Though delivering field safety and first aid programs are the primary functions of this position, instructors are also expected to develop the capacity to instruct programs in other areas, such as industrial safety.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver a broad range of field safety and first aid training programs
Support ongoing refinement of existing programs
Support the development of new training curriculum and materials
Support marketing and business development efforts
Maintenance of training equipment and materials
Provide operational services to clients (wilderness safety oversight for film crews, wildlife monitoring, medic services, etc.) commensurate with qualifications and abilities
Traveling (independently or with colleagues) to remote locations throughout the Canadian North

Mandatory Requirements

Confidence and experience as a teacher or instructor (teaching/instructing experience with adult and Indigenous learners considered an asset)
Competence and experience managing high-hazard activities, exercising excellent safety judgement, decision-making, and risk management
Familiarity and competence with program development process (curriculum design, lesson planning, development of instructional materials, design of assessment and evaluation tools)
Strong and courteous written and oral communication skills
Ability to adapt instructional approaches and materials to meet the unique needs of various students and student groups
Flexibility, adaptability, and energy allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Integrity, professionalism, maturity, reliability, and accountability
Ability and desire to expand areas of expertise and develop new capabilities
Responsible, self-motivated, able to self-direct and solve complex problems independently
Clean Criminal Record Check
Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and clients in a team environment
Desire to travel frequently throughout the NWT and Northern Canada
Substantial wilderness skills and experience
Competent and familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Requirements

Arctic Response Canada Ltd. is willing to provide on-the-job training through formal certification and/or substantial experience in the following will be considered assets:

First aid, advanced first aid, wilderness first aid, medic/paramedic qualification
Wilderness travel/living, survival skills, map/compass/GPS navigation
Wildlife safety, firearms handling, firearms Possession and Acquisition License
Motorboat, jet boat, ATV, and snowmobile operations
Lifeguarding, swiftwater rescue, ice safety and rescue
Helicopter safety and operations
Work experience in industrial settings

Additional Benefits of Employment

Centrally-located, temporary crew-housing in Yellowknife
Relocation support
On-the-job training opportunities
Opportunity to travel across Canada
Living and working in an outdoor enthusiast’s wonderland!

Please email resume and cover letter to:

employment@arcticresponse.ca

Industrial Instructor

We are not currently actively hiring for this position. We will consider all resumes sent and keep them on file for the future.

Position Title: Industrial Instructor

Location: Edmonton, AB, Yellowknife, NT

Duration: Full-time, permanent.

Start Date: ASAP

Company Background

Arctic Response Canada Ltd. has been providing elite safety training to employees across numerous industries since opening our flagship Yellowknife office in 2001, and currently offers a catalogue of over 150 different field safety, industrial safety, first aid, and driver training programs. With an additional office in Edmonton and contract instructors across the country, our national reach has allowed our programs to become the national training standard for multiple federal government departments. At present, we employ over 35 full-time, part-time or casual employees.

The growth and success of Arctic Response Canada Ltd. is a result of the calibre of our team members, and their commitment to our vision of delivering only the highest standard of training. Our programs are designed to be challenging, realistic, relevant, and effective for our students.

Our clients are comprised of government employees (federal, provincial/territorial, municipal), Indigenous governments and organizations, private sector companies, and educational institutions. Adapting our instructional approach to meet the needs of individuals with diverse backgrounds, education, and experience while not compromising on our training standards has been a cornerstone of our company and an area in which we are committed to developing even further.

Position Summary

As an Industrial Instructor, your primary role would be delivering a wide range of industrial safety and first aid training programs to client groups in throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories, and anywhere else our work takes us. When not teaching, administrative functions may include course and curriculum development, equipment maintenance, logistical planning, and/or operational taskings (health and safety consulting, site hazard evaluations, medic services, etc.) commensurate with qualifications and abilities. Though delivering industrial safety and first aid programs are the primary functions of this position, instructors are also expected to develop the capacity to instruct programs in other areas, such as field safety.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver a broad range of industrial safety and first aid training programs
Support ongoing refinement of existing programs
Support the development of new training curriculum and materials
Support marketing and business development efforts
Maintenance of training equipment and materials
Provide operational services to clients (health and safety consulting, site hazard evaluations, medic services, etc.) commensurate with qualifications and abilities
Traveling (independently or with colleagues) to remote locations throughout the Canadian North

Mandatory Requirements

Confidence and experience as a teacher or instructor (teaching/instructing experience with adult and Indigenous learners considered an asset)
Competence and experience managing high-hazard activities, exercising excellent safety judgement, decision-making, and risk management
Familiarity and competence with program development process (curriculum design, lesson planning, development of instructional materials, design of assessment and evaluation tools)
Strong and courteous written and oral communication skills
Ability to adapt instructional approaches and materials to meet the unique needs of various students and student groups
Flexibility, adaptability, and energy allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Integrity, professionalism, maturity, reliability, and accountability
Ability and desire to expand areas of expertise and develop new capabilities
Responsible, self-motivated, able to self-direct and solve complex problems independently
Clean Criminal Record Check
Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and clients in a team environment
Desire to travel frequently throughout the NWT and Northern Canada
Substantial industrial skills and experience
Competent and familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Requirements

Arctic Response Canada Ltd. is willing to provide on-the-job training through formal certification and/or substantial experience in the following will be considered assets:

Fall Protection, Confined Space and/or Technical Rescue instructor qualifications
H2S Alive, Asbestos Abatement, and/or Ground Disturbance instructor qualifications
First aid, advanced first aid, wilderness first aid, medic/paramedic qualification
C.R.S.T. or N.C.S.O certification
Heavy Equipment Operator certifications or instructor experience
Elevated Work Platform certification or instructor experience
Advanced food safety qualifications
Work experience in industrial settings

Additional Benefits of Employment

Relocation support
On-the-job training opportunities
Opportunity to travel to other Alberta and NWT locations
Working in an outdoor enthusiast’s wonderland!

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Please email resume and cover letter to:

employment@arcticresponse.ca

Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor

We are not currently actively hiring for this position. We will consider all resumes sent and keep them on file for the future.

Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor

Location: Edmonton, AB

Duration: Full-time or casual, permanent; three to six-month term positions may be considered.

Start Date: ASAP

Company Background

For more information on the company and the programs and services we offer, please visit www.arcticresponse.ca.

Position Summary

The primary role of a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Instructor is delivering a wide range of HEO and first aid training programs to client groups throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories and anywhere else our work takes us. When not teaching, administrative functions may include course and curriculum development, equipment maintenance, logistical planning, and/or operational taskings (health and safety consulting, site hazard evaluations, medic services, etc.) commensurate with qualifications and abilities. Though delivering HEO and first aid programs are the primary functions of this position, instructors are also expected to develop the capacity to instruct programs in other areas, such as industrial safety.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver a broad range of HEO and first aid training programs
Support ongoing refinement of existing programs
Support the development of new training curriculum and materials
Support marketing and business development efforts
Maintenance of training equipment and materials
Provide operational services to clients (health and safety consulting, site hazard evaluations, medic services, etc.) commensurate with qualifications and abilities
Traveling (independently or with colleagues) to remote locations throughout the Canadian North from one week to up to a month at a time

Mandatory Requirements

Confidence and experience as a teacher or instructor (teaching/instructing experience with adult and Indigenous learners considered an asset)
Competence and experience managing high-hazard activities, exercising excellent safety judgement, decision-making, and risk management
Familiarity and competence with program development process (curriculum design, lesson planning, development of instructional materials, design of assessment and evaluation tools)
Strong and courteous written and oral communication skills
Ability to adapt instructional approaches and materials to meet the unique needs of various students and student groups
Flexibility, adaptability, and energy allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Integrity, professionalism, maturity, reliability, and accountability
Ability and desire to expand areas of expertise and develop new capabilities
Responsible, self-motivated, able to self-direct and solve complex problems independently
Clean Criminal Record Check
Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and clients in a team environment
Desire to travel frequently throughout the NWT and Northern Canada
Substantial industrial skills and experience
Competent and familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Requirements

Arctic Response Canada Ltd. is willing to provide on-the-job training through formal certification and/or substantial experience in the following will be considered assets:

Grader, Forklift, Excavator, Loader, Back Hoe, Bulldozer, and/or Skid Steer instructor qualifications
Articulated Haul Truck instructor qualifications
Class 3 instructor qualifications
First aid, advanced first aid, wilderness first aid, and/or medic/paramedic qualification
C.R.S.T. or N.C.S.O certification
Industrial certifications or instructor experience
Elevated Work Platform certification or instructor experience
Work experience in industrial settings

Additional Benefits of Employment

Relocation support
On-the-job training opportunities
Opportunity to travel to other Alberta and NWT locations
Working in an outdoor enthusiast’s wonderland!

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Please email resume and cover letter to:

employment@arcticresponse.ca

Class 3 and Airbrakes Driving Instructor

We are not currently actively hiring for this position. We will consider all resumes sent and keep them on file for the future.

Position Title: Class 3 and Airbrakes Driving Instructor

Location: Yellowknife, NT, Sherwood Park, AB

Duration: Casual, permanent; three to six-month term positions may be considered.

Company Background

Arctic Response Canada Ltd. provides elite safety training to employees across numerous industries since opening our flagship Yellowknife office in 2001, and currently offers a catalogue of over 150 different field safety, industrial safety, first aid, and driver training programs. With an additional office in Edmonton and contract instructors across the country, our national reach has allowed our programs to become the national training standard for multiple federal government departments. We currently employ over 35 full-time, part-time, or casual employees.

For more information on the company and our programs and services, please visit www.arcticresponse.ca.

Position Summary

The primary role of the Class 3 Driving Instructor is delivering Class 3 Driver Training and Airbrakes programs to client groups throughout the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, and anywhere else our work takes us. When not teaching, administrative functions may include course and curriculum development, equipment maintenance, logistical planning, and/or operational taskings (health and safety consulting, site hazard evaluations, medic services, etc.) commensurate with qualifications and abilities. Though delivering Class 3 programs is the primary function of this position, instructors are also expected to develop the capacity to instruct programs in other areas, such as industrial safety and first aid.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver Class 3 and Airbrakes programs
Support ongoing refinement of existing programs
Support the development of new training curriculum and materials
Support marketing and business development efforts
Maintenance of training equipment and materials
Provide operational services to clients (health and safety consulting, site hazard evaluations, medic services, etc.) commensurate with qualifications and abilities
Traveling (independently or with colleagues) to remote locations throughout the Canadian North from one week to up to a month at a time

Mandatory Requirements

Valid Class 3 Commercial Driver’s License
Airbrakes Endorsement
Confidence and experience as a teacher or instructor (teaching/instructing experience with adult and Indigenous learners considered an asset)
Competence and experience managing high-hazard activities, exercising excellent safety judgement, decision-making, and risk management
Familiarity and competence with program development process (curriculum design, lesson planning, development of instructional materials, design of assessment and evaluation tools)
Strong and courteous written and oral communication skills
Ability to adapt instructional approaches and materials to meet the unique needs of various students and student groups
Flexibility, adaptability, and energy allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Integrity, professionalism, maturity, reliability, and accountability
Ability and desire to expand areas of expertise and develop new capabilities
Responsible, self-motivated, able to self-direct and solve complex problems independently
Clean Criminal Record Check
Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and clients in a team environment
Desire to travel frequently throughout the NWT and Northern Canada
Substantial industrial skills and experience
Competent and familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Requirements

Arctic Response Canada Ltd. is willing to provide on-the-job training through formal certification and/or substantial experience in the following will be considered assets:

Grader, Forklift, Excavator, Loader, Backhoe, Bulldozer, and/or Skid Steer instructor qualifications
Articulated Haul Truck instructor qualifications
First aid, advanced first aid, wilderness first aid, and/or medic/paramedic qualification
C.R.S.T. or N.C.S.O certification
Industrial certifications or instructor experience
Elevated Work Platform certification or instructor experience
Work experience in industrial settings

Additional Benefits of Employment

Relocation support
On-the-job training opportunities
Opportunity to travel to other Alberta and NWT locations
Working in an outdoor enthusiast’s wonderland!

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Please email resume and cover letter to:

employment@arcticresponse.ca

HVAC/Refrigeration Instructor and Mentor

Job title: HVAC/Refrigeration Instructor and Mentor

Location: Sherwood Park or Edmonton with frequent travel to remote northern locations

Reporting to: Mould Remediation Project Manager

Term: 3 months, with possibility of being permanent

Status: Full-time

COMPENSATION: $72,880.00-$89,075.00 per year

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a member of our Mould Remediation crew, your primary role would be to teach/mentor the proper use and maintenance of HRV’s to residents in remote locations/communities. The HVAC/Refrigeration Instructor and Mentor is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, security, and fire protection.

The HVAC/Refrigeration Instructor and Mentor has a minimum 6 years of experience and holds a valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the province of Alberta or other provincial/territorial regulator.

This work is in remote locations in Canada. While a candidate may be based in Alberta or another location, it is expected that candidates will travel and complete work for weeks at a time in remote locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide instruction of Arctic Response programs, with initial priority of industrial safety related courses. These include, but are not limited to:

- WHMIS / TDG
- First Aid
- Confined Space
- Fall Protection
- Spill Response

Assist in client curriculum design and development. This can include:

- Carrying out research into legislative requirements, recognized standards and best practices
- Building lesson plans and training materials
- Defining safe work procedures in accordance with the company Health and Safety policy

Travel to and deliver training from Arctic Response locations, client locations and outlying communities
Ensure the safety of all candidates, staff and authorized visitors of Arctic Response training and operations
Ensure all equipment and supplies necessary for training are well maintained, controlled and appropriate for the task
Fully comply with Arctic Response Terms of Employment policy
Where trained and qualified, provide safety overwatch and operational support to client organizations
Assist in the marketing of courses and operational services to potential clients
Ensure the general upkeep and housekeeping of company equipment and facilities

Installation

Install & Troubleshoot all air conditioning, heating and related equipment

Maintenance

Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and clients in a team environment
Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection
Respond to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance activities at assigned facility
Perform regular monitoring, inspection, preventative, and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime and safety objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility is maintained
Monitor assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs, mechanical and electrical equipment and systems monitoring
Assist in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensure that deficiencies are identified, recorded, and escalated, and that related documentations are maintained
Maintain accurate inventory of all assigned tools/equipment and arrange for repair and replacement where required

Administration

Participate in and assist with facility-related projects
Ensure compliance to corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Mandatory Requirements:

HVAC/Refrigeration Technician license
Minimum of 6 years’ experience required as a licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician
Ability to maintain building mechanical and other system troubleshooting and resolution skills.
Current knowledge of and compliance with, fire, safety and building codes and standards and ability to research and apply related codes and standards.
Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency
Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification
Mentoring skills required to support resident member maintenance technician’s development.
Clean Criminal Record Check
Valid drivers’ license

Preferred Requirements:

Ability and desire to expand areas of expertise and develop new capabilities
Competent and familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Demands

Must be able and willing to work shifts
Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment

Work Environment

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Permanent, full-time employment may be available to the suitable candidate(s) in 2024.

Send resume and two references to: employment@arcticresponse.ca