The Role
The Skilled Labourer – Airport, is responsible for maintaining airport surfaces (runways, aprons, taxiways and grounds), buildings, lighting systems, and equipment in operable and safe conditions in accordance with Canadian and international aviation standards. This position will inspect and perform minor maintenance on heavy and light equipment to maximize performance, minimize operating costs and extend life of the equipment. The Skilled Labourer – Airport is required to operate a wide variety of heavy and light equipment in a complex environment and perform daily inspections of airfield structures including pavements, grounds, fencing and security gates. This position will minimize risks of wildlife strikes by aircraft through grounds maintenance, scaring techniques and other mitigation methods. The Skilled Labourer – Airport will prepare publicly disseminated electronic condition reports on runway winter surface conditions, particularly during winter airfield surface maintenance.
To qualify, you'll need...
High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent
3 years’ experience in airport maintenance or experience operating heavy equipment and vehicles for the purpose of snow removal (winter control operations). This equipment could include but is not limited to plow truck (5 ton or more), loader, tractor, pull-behind sweeper
Possess and maintain a valid DZ Driver’s License with a satisfactory driver's abstract
Airport Vehicle Operating Permit to be obtained
Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical Radio License to be obtained
Wildlife Control Course to be undertaken
Runway Surface Condition Reporting Certification to be undertaken
Runway Friction Index Measuring and Reporting Certification to be obtained
Chainsaw Certification, asset
Firearms Acquisition Certificate, asset
Fall Protection Certification, asset
Qualified candidates will be contacted and required to pass the associated written and driving tests in order to move onto the interview. As a condition of employment, all new hires will be required to complete the pre-trip inspection training and pass the pre-trip inspection testing within 30 working days of starting position
Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation
Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment in close proximity to aircraft under adverse conditions, while maintaining a strong sense of situational awareness from inputs such as radio control from Nav Canada, listening to air/ground frequencies for broadcasts from aircraft in the vicinity of the airport and radio communications from others in the work team
Ability to understand and adhere to guidelines and procedures, many in accordance with federal regulations
Ability to decide on appropriate use of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to improve runway braking conditions
Ability to safely use a variety of bird and wildlife scare and removal techniques and materials (such as pyrotechnics) to reduce the risk of bird or wildlife damage to aircraft
Ability to understand and practice Safety Management System processes to minimize risks to aviation safety and Workplace Occupational Safety processes to minimize injury to self or others
Operation of a vehicle-based computer system for reporting runway surface conditions to aviators
Ability to interpret complex standards and recommended practices in order to determine if Transport Canada standards are being met, and recommend to supervisor appropriate course of action if not met
Meet the “Competent Person” requirements as defined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Ability to work rotating shifts including days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays
Able to perform the essential duties of the job, such as shoveling snow
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
