Offshore Ice and Environmental Observers

2 weeks ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada PROVINCIAL AEROSPACE LTD Full time

Inspired by Challenge. Opportunity with Reward. Committed to Community.

These are the pillars on which PAL Aerospace is built. We operate on a foundation of innovation – it's at the core of our business, in everything we do. We've spent forty years building a strong reputation centered around our 'can-do' attitude, creating customized, cutting-edge solutions for our clients at home and abroad.

PAL Aerospace is accepting applications for motivated Offshore Ice and Environmental Observers (Full Time Fixed-Term) to join our team based in St. John's, NL, for the 2026 ice season.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Travel offshore for up to three-week durations at a time when required
  • Work 12-hour shifts
  • Collect and report ice, weather, and marine wildlife information in an offshore environment
  • Interpret data, analyze results, and report to facility clients/management
  • Liaise with clients and senior representatives offshore
  • Ensure that all data is collected and analyzed in a manner consistent with the quality assurance procedures
  • Provide ice and weather updates as required, and participate in daily ice meetings
  • Make recommendations regarding ice surveillance and ice management actions
  • Liaise with support vessel bridge crews on ice management activities
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education or experience in a marine-related field would be an asset
  • Seabird and marine mammal experience would be an asset
  • Proficiency in marine navigation or chartwork
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work under minimum supervision
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Previous experience working with meteorological, oceanographic, or marine wildlife data would be an asset
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility in schedule to meet requirements for ice season offshore
  • PAL Aerospace gives preference to candidates with the following:
    1. Valid BST and H2S Alive Certificates (please submit certificates with job application)
    2. Marine Radar Certificate (i.e. ARPA, SEN-1, Rutter training)
    3. Marine wildlife identification training or experience
    4. Previous experience in weather or ice observation
    5. Previous experience using radio communication (ROC-M or ROC-A certificates)

 What we offer: 

  • Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee and Family Assistance Programs
  • Opportunities for growth

PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

#PALAerospace



21 days working offshore - 21 days off
6+ week training program starting in ~February
12 hours per day while offshore
8 hours per day during training

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