SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Must be experienced in using a computer
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and on a team
Must have own transportation (skidoo, 4 wheeler, truck)
As a safety conscious COR™ Certified organization, we have an established and comprehensive safety program. We expect all employees to participate in our organizational health and safety programs, adhering to all safe work procedures focused on continuous improvement.
Northwestel values diversity in the workplace and is committed to the goals of Employment Equity. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and as a Northern company, we are committed to the employment and career development of our Indigenous peoples. Candidates must clearly indicate on their application if they are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, or a visible minority if they wish to receive hiring preference.
Life at Northwestel
Advance your skillset, do meaningful work, make an impact. Here is where your career goes North.
Northwestel is defined by our culture. We go the extra mile and take responsibility for our work because our values are rooted in the communities we serve. When you join our team, you join an energetic, innovative, creative community with opportunities and resources to help you become the best at what you do. Together, we’re building a stronger North, and that starts with you.
Our 500+ northern employees range from highly trained technical experts to new graduates with creative minds. We’re diverse and inclusive, and looking for people of all skill sets and backgrounds.
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Building connections through our team
The connection between our company and our community is a key part of our culture. This starts with our Employees. We support northern communities and are actively involved in events throughout the year. Here are some of the ways our employees stay connected to each other and to their communities.
Walk to Tuk
Our team has walked over 9948 km in the last six years to support northern mental health.
Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay
On June 15th, 2019, 300 teams raced from Haines Junction to Haines, Alaska. Eight of them were part of the Old Cranks and New Spokes relay team for Northwestel. There’s nothing like a good challenge to get our team in gear! This amazing race has brought together riders from across Canada and the USA since 1992. Be part of the team next year!
National Indigenous Peoples Day
We proudly celebrate the cultures and contributions of our Indigenous colleagues, customers, and partners across the north. Our Whitehorse team hosts the annual Northwestel Solstice Feast, serving bannock and stew, while in Yellowknife, Northwestel sponsors the Indigenous People’s Day Raffle in support of the Dettah Youth Centre.
Working and living in the Territories
Yukon Territories
The Yukon offers some of the most spectacular, pristine untouched areas in the world. With a rich culture and history, breathtaking hiking, canoeing, road-trips, and biking, it truly has it all. Cross the midnight sun and northern lights off your bucket list and get ready to stay awhile.
Northwestel’s offices are located in Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, and the largest city in northern Canada. For a small city, it’s packed with activity. Explore independent coffee shops, local breweries, live music, and art. Whitehorse is an adventurer’s playground. There are over 700 kilometers of marked trails for walking, biking, and cross-country skiing. The Yukon River runs right through the downtown for kayaking, boating, and fishing.
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Northwest Territories
With over 1.3 million kilometers of wild and rugged landscapes, national parks, and arctic seascapes, the Northwest Territories is truly Spectacular. When you watch the northern lights dance across a frozen lake, “nightlife” takes on a whole new meaning. Yellowknife’s small-town feel and urban amenities make it the perfect place to live.
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Nunavut
Nunavut is unique. Known for being remote, with wide expanses of arctic tundra, many communities are only accessible by boat or plane. But it’s not all like that. In cities like Iqaluit, you’ll find a range of dining options, cafés, and world class art. In Nunavut, experience unique arctic national parks, wildlife, traditional games and sports, and thriving arts and culture.