Observer Communicator

NT, Canada
Northwest Territories, Canada, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

ATS Services is looking for Observer-Communicators to join our Northwest Territory team. This is an exciting opportunity within an internationally recognized company!

Observer-Communicators provide the aviation sector with essential meteorological information by performing hourly weather observations and special observations to maintain current weather conditions. Aviation weather reports include cloud types, heights, and amounts, visibility, precipitation types and amounts, wind speed and direction, temperature and humidity information, atmospheric pressure information. Our reports are transmitted and made available to a wide range of users within diverse national agencies.

To Assume This Position, You Must

Be available for rotational shift work
Be at least 18 years of age
Have reliable transportation to and from work location

Upon completion of a successful interview, you will undergo a mandatory training course taught in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. The purpose of this program is to provide training relevant to the skills required to perform the duties of a Observer-Communicator. The program duration is 9 to 11 weeks. No cost associated with the Observer-Communicator training. ATS provides your travel, accommodations and a small per diem to cover the cost of food and incidentals. No wages are provided while you are undergo training.

Open Sites

Numerous locations are open across Northwest Territories.

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Responsibilities

Perform hourly and special weather observations to provide current meteorological information for the aviation sector. Report cloud types, heights and amounts, visibility, precipitation, wind, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, and transmit reports to national agency users.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18, available for rotational shift work, and have reliable transportation to and from the work location. Successful candidates must complete a 9-to-11-week training course in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories; no prior education or experience requirement is stated.

Skills

Weather Observation
Aviation Meteorology
Cloud Identification
Visibility Assessment
Precipitation Observation
Wind Measurement
Temperature Measurement
Humidity Measurement
Atmospheric Pressure Measurement
Weather Reporting
Rotational Shift Work

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Keywords

Observer-Communicator
Aviation
Meteorology
Hourly Weather Observations
Special Weather Observations
Aviation Weather Reports
Cloud Types
Cloud Heights
Cloud Amounts
Visibility
Precipitation
Wind Speed
Wind Direction
Temperature
Humidity
Atmospheric Pressure
Weather Reporting
National Agencies
Rotational Shift Work
Fort Smith
Northwest Territories
Training

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