Ground Support Equipment Technician – (CAT 23)

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (On-site)
Starting Salary: $39.12/hour
Department: Canadian Airports and Strategy – Customer Experience
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Being part of Air Canada means being part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, working as a team, and making a significant contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the forefront of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is currently looking for a dynamic individual to fill a permanent full-time position as a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic.

The Ground Equipment Maintenance Specialist must:

• Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs are carried out safely for various types of equipment used in ground operations at airports, in accordance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Good knowledge of power trains and diesel or gasoline engines. Working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, metal fabrication and welding, an asset.
• Be able to understand various troubleshooting diagrams and be proficient with computers and diagnostic tools.
• Be a team player with written and oral communication skills; customer-focused and able to work in a demanding environment.

Your Benefits

As one of Canada's leading employers, we ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits:

• Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous travel programs in the industry for our employees. You and eligible individuals will be entitled to travel facilities upon completion of twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your well-being, which is why we offer a wide range of benefit plans, including health and dental care, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Possession of a valid provincial annotation or license as an automotive service technician, heavy machinery mechanic, or truck and coach technician, as recognized by the competent provincial authority or by the Interprovincial Qualification Certificate program (Red Seal).
• At least one (1) year of experience in the trade.
• Successfully pass the pre-employment qualification examination.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Employees in this safety-critical position must meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test, and must not be under the influence of intoxicating substances.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the chosen country at the time of job offer. It is the sole responsibility of employees applying to obtain any work permits, visas, or other authorizations required for the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all transport security clearances and other applicable additional accreditations. Please refer to the Transport Canada website for more details.

Assets

• Interprovincial qualification (Red Seal) desired, but not mandatory
• Certificate or license in advanced fuel injection engine and diesel engine tuning.
• Certificate or license in air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Certificate or license in propane circuits.
• Certificate or license in motor vehicle inspection.
• Experience in maintaining mobile fleet units (generators), air conditioners (up to 110 tons), pneumatic units (compressors up to 250 cfm), but experience in agricultural or heavy equipment maintenance will also be considered.
• Up-to-date security clearance

Language requirements

All things being equal, bilingual candidates will be preferred

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding workplace that values the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our company.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage the most diverse applications to build a varied workforce representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.