ATS has operations across Canada and is always looking for hardworking and enthusiastic candidates to join our workforce. ATS offers competitive wages and benefits, along with initial job training. If you are interested in a career in meteorology and aviation as a Surface Weather Observer (for opportunities in Southern Canada) or an Observer/Communicator (for opportunities in Northern Canada), or as an aerological observer then we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter to careers@atsservices.ca
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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.
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ATS Services is looking for Observer-Communicators to join our Nunavut 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.
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Surface Weather Observers work in Contract Weather Offices (CWO) throughout the provinces.
They 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. These reports are transmitted and made available to a wide range of users.
The Surface Weather Observer training program is taught at the Dev Hotel and Conference Center in Cornwall, ON
The training program is 6 weeks.
The purpose of this program is to provide training relevant to the skills required to perform the duties of an Surface Weather Observer.
There is no cost to you for the training. While on course ATS provides your travel, accommodations and a per diem to cover the cost of food and incidentals. There is no wage paid while on course.
Requirements:
• Be available for rotational shift work
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have reliable transportation to and from work location
Open Sites:
Training
ATS offers training designed to equip applicants with the knowledge and skills to observe and report meteorological conditions, to operate meteorological equipment and to provide the aviation community with current and accurate operational data. Enrolment in courses is on-going and takes place in a variety of locations across Canada. If you are interested in learning more about our training opportunities and employment with ATS at one of our many locations across Canada then please contact us through the link below for more information.
The Contract Weather Observing (CWO) course is a 5 to 6-week program offered in Cornwall, Ontario. It prepares students for on-the-job certification as a Weather Observer supporting flight operations at various Canadian airports.
The purpose of this program is to provide training relevant to the skills required to perform the duties of a Weather Observer. Curriculum requirements are set by NAV CANADA. Training in the program concentrates on weather observing and recording. Attendance is required at all scheduled classes. Approximately 50% of class time will be spent practicing the skills learned during classroom lectures, simulating the equipment and conditions of working at a CWO. Program requirements include working outside during weather observations. Students should be aware that homework will be assigned on a regular basis.
Candidates are usually recruited locally for various CWO sites across Canada (except for the Territories) only when a Weather Observer position is available. The CWO course is offered six times a year and is available in both official languages.
The Observer Communicator Program is a 9 to 11 week program offered at Aurora College that will prepare the student for on-the-job certification at a Community Aerodrome Radio Station.
The purpose of this program is to provide training to perform the duties of an Observer/Communicator. The curriculum requirements are set by NAV CANADA. The program concentrates on radio simulations, radio communications and operating procedures, weather observing and recording. Attendance is required at all scheduled classes. Approximately 50% of class time will be spent practicing the skills learned during classroom lectures, simulating the equipment and conditions of working at an airport. Program requirements include working outside during weather observations.
Students should be aware that homework will be assigned on a regular basis. Applicants will normally be tested in order to evaluate their basic Math and English comprehension skills. Candidates are recruited from the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon and Quebec only when an Observer/Communicator position is available. Interested in learning more? Reach out to us via our contact form today!
Interested in becoming an Aerological Observer? These data collection experts work at Upper Air Observing sites located throughout Canada. They provide twice daily observations, 365 days per year. Each observation takes approximately 3 hours to perform.
Data is collected via an instrument package attached to a weather balloon collecting air temperature and humidity, air pressure, and wind speed/direction vertically through the atmosphere. During an ascent the instrument package transmits its data back to the Upper Air Observing site for processing. Once completed the data is provided to Environment Canada for use in weather analysis and forecasting.
The Aerological Observer Training Program consists of 3 weeks initial job training at the Environment Canada facility in Stony Plain, Alberta.