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SalaryAirport Maintenance Specialist 1 (Casual On-Call)
Competition No. #2023-11
Hourly Rate: $27.42
Classification Band 1
Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) manages and operates Victoria International Airport (YYJ), which is located on the homelands of the W?SÁNE? People whose historical relationship to the land continues to this day. YYJ is the 11th busiest airport in Canada with 1.5 million passengers in 2022. YYJ was rated among one of the top ten most loved airports by CNN Travel and was named best regional airport in North America in 2012, 2014 and 2020 and received the award for Best Hygiene Measures in North American in 2020 and 2021 by Airports Council International. VAA has also been named one of BC’s Top Employers each year since 2020.
Position Overview
VAA is now recruiting for a casual Airport Maintenance Specialist 1 to join our team. The Airport Maintenance Specialist 1 performs a variety of tasks related to the upkeep and maintenance of groundside and airside operations. Winter season may include working irregular hours on short notice, in inclement conditions, as part of VAA’s snow removal operations.
This is an “on call” Union position reporting to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor.
Education & Experience
Completion of Grade 12 and a minimum of one year of related experience. Minimum BC Class 5 Driver’s licence is required. Preference may be given to applicants holding a Class 3 BC Driver's license with air brake endorsement and candidates with previous airport and/or snow removal experience.
Within two (2) months of hire, Airport Maintenance Specialist 1 must obtain the following certification:
- WHMIS certificate
- AVOP D/A
- Forklift Certificate
The Airport Maintenance Specialist 1 must also possess and/or demonstrate:
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with internal and external customers.
- Ability to be tactful, demonstrate excellent judgment, and work as a positive and collaborative team member.
- Organized with the ability to work under deadlines with conflicting demands.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to use a wide variety of software packages.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to operate weed-eaters, power washers, mowers and similar equipment.
- Personal suitability to work in emergency, hazardous (i.e. confined space, heights) or inclement weather situations.
VAA is part of the federally regulated air transportation sector and employees must abide by any potential future federally mandated health measures (e.g. COVID-19 vaccination/booster shots).
As a condition of employment, employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC*)
For a detailed job description please visit VAA’s website www.victoriaairport.com/careers.
Applications:
Interested applicants may submit their Cover Letter and Resume quoting Competition #2023-11 by 4:00 p.m., Friday December 22, 2023.
VAA is located on the homelands of the W?SÁNE? People and as a result, qualified self-identified Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and may be given preference during the recruiting and selection process.
An eligibility list to fill future vacancies may be created.
Please ensure your application clearly identifies how you meet the education, experience, and knowledge requirements stated in the job description. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
- The Restricted Area Identification Card is a security pass issued by local airport authorities to all non-passengers working in the restricted areas of airports.
