Ground Support Equipment Technician - (CAT 23)

Description

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (On-site)

Starting pay: $39.12/hour

Service: Canadian Airports and Strategy - Customer Experience

Category: Bargained (IAMAW)

Being part of Air Canada means being part of an iconic Canadian brand. If reaching new heights, working as part of a team and making a meaningful contribution excites you, let your career take flight by joining our diverse, dynamic passenger aviation team.

Air Canada is currently seeking a motivated person to fill a permanent full-time position as a ground support equipment mechanic.

The ground support equipment maintenance specialist must:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs safely on various types of equipment used in airport ground operations, in accordance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Have good knowledge of powertrains and diesel or gasoline engines. Practical knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, metal fabrication and welding is an asset.
• Be able to read and understand troubleshooting diagrams and be proficient with computers and diagnostic tools.
• Possess teamwork and written and verbal communication skills; be customer-focused and able to work in a demanding environment.

Benefits

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

• Generous travel program: you and eligible dependents will qualify for travel privileges after 28 weeks of service.
• Comprehensive benefits plans including health and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma.
• Possession of a provincial endorsement or valid licence as an automotive service technician, heavy equipment mechanic, or truck and coach service technician as recognized by the provincial authority or the interprovincial Red Seal certification.
• At least one (1) year of trade-related experience.
• Pass the pre-employment qualification exam.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
• Employees in this safety-critical role must meet Air Canada medical requirements, including a medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where the job is offered; obtaining work permits, visas or other required authorizations is the candidate's responsibility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain transport security clearances and any additional applicable accreditations (see Transport Canada for details).

Assets

• Interprovincial Red Seal certification preferred but not required.
• Certificate or licence for advanced tuning of fuel injection and diesel engines.
• Certificate or licence in air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Certificate or licence for propane circuits.
• Certificate or licence for vehicle inspection.
• Experience maintaining mobile power units (generators), air conditioners (up to 110 tons), pneumatic units (compressors up to 250 cfm); maintenance experience on agricultural or heavy equipment will also be considered.
• Current security clearance.

Language requirements

Where qualifications are equal, bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Diversity and inclusion

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

As an employer that ensures equal access to employment, we encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates so that our workforce reflects the customers and communities we serve.

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