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 is being part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, working as a team and making an important contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the cutting edge of passenger aviation.

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

The Ground Equipment Maintenance Specialist must:

• Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs in a safe manner for various types of equipment used in ground operations at airports, in accordance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Good knowledge of powertrains and diesel or gasoline engines. Practical knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, metal product manufacturing and welding, an asset.
• Able to understand various troubleshooting schematics and proficient in computers and diagnostic tools.
• Must be a team player with written and oral communication skills; customer-oriented and able to work in a demanding environment.

Your Benefits

As one of Canada's leading employers, we want our employees to be well rewarded with a range of employee 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 persons will be entitled to travel privileges when you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your well-being, which is why we offer a wide range of benefit plans, including healthcare and dental care, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Hold a valid provincial endorsement or license as an automotive service technician, heavy duty equipment mechanic, or truck and coach technician, as recognized by the competent provincial authority or by the Interprovincial Red Seal certificate program.
• At least one (1) year of experience in the trade.
• Pass the pre-employment qualification test.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Employees holding this safety-sensitive position must meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol screening 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 a job offer is made. It is entirely the responsibility of applying employees to obtain the work permits, visas or any 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 Transport Canada's website for more details.

Assets

• Interprovincial Red Seal qualification desired, but not mandatory
• Certificate or license in advanced fuel injection and diesel engine tuning.
• Air conditioning and refrigeration certificate or license.
• Propane circuit certificate or license.
• Motor vehicle inspection certificate or license.
• Experience in the maintenance of mobile ground power units (generators), air conditioners (up to 110 tons), pneumatic units (compressors up to 250 cu ft/min), 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 highlights the unique contribution of our employees to our business success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications so that we can have a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

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