Airfield Maintenance Specialist

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

In addition to the annual salary, the position in Wabush NL is currently subject to an Environmental Allowance and Living Cost Differential. Please see "Other Information" below for additional information.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Duties

During winter months, removes snow, water, ice and other surface contaminants from taxiways, runways, aprons, public access roads, parking areas, meteorological and telecommunications sites, boundary lights and other airfield, airport surfaces and drainage systems.

During summer months, maintains and improves conditions of runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, and other airport access areas, grass and soil covered fields and storm drainage systems.

Performs preventive maintenance duties and minor repairs on equipment and structures. Assists other trades with major repairs that do not require specialized training or journeyman proficiency.

Intent of the process

The results of this selection process will be used to staff on a seasonal basis* from approximately October to April. The results may also be used to fill similar positions on an permanent and/or temporary basis.

*A seasonal employee is one who performs the duties of a position for a period of less than twelve months in successive years of employment.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
High school diploma or an acceptable combination of education and/or experience in operating heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, plow trucks, etc.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the operation of snow removal heavy equipment such as a loader, a plow truck and/or a hydraulic snow blower.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of general safety practices and procedures related to heavy equipment.

ABILITIES
- Ability to operate heavy and light equipment.
- Ability to carry out maintenance and minor repairs on heavy equipment.
- Ability to prioritize work schedules.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

COMPETENCIES
- Working effectively with others
- Values and Ethics
- Excellence through results
- Alertness

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET CERTIFICATION
Possession of CPR/First Aid Level 1 certificate (or equivalent).

ASSET EXPERIENCE
- Experience operating heavy equipment utilized in airport operations (such as agricultural tractor, plow truck, sweepers, loaders, graders, snowblowers, skidsteer, etc.).
- Experience in airport winter maintenance operations.
- Experience in performing runway condition reporting.
- Experience in applying anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to pavement surfaces.
- Experience in bird and wildlife control methods, techniques and procedures used at airports.
- Experience doing maintenance and repair to commercial facilities, paved surfaces and landscaping large public accessed areas.
- Experience in grounds maintenance and performing repairs to fences or signage or drainage systems.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Limited vacation from October to April.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Reliability Status security clearance
- Possession of a valid class 3 drivers license with air brake endorsement 8 and 9 (or equivalent).
- Willingness and ability to successfully complete Transport Canada’s Airfield Maintenance Training Program and perform all activities as outlined in program.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, shift work, holidays and weekends.
- Willingness and ability to successfully complete Transport Canada’s Bird & Wildlife Training Program.
- Willingness and ability to successfully complete Transport Canada Runway Surface Condition Report Training Program.
- Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate (endorsed aeronautical)
- Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid Airside Vehicle Operations Permit (AVOP).
- Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding occupations, including heavy manual work, which require bending and lifting heavy loads (up to 30kg).
- Willingness and ability to work at heights up to 85 feet and obtain and maintain Aerial Lift, Boom and Fall Arrest training.
- Willingness and ability to work in variable weather conditions and difficult environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dusty and noisy).
- Willingness and ability to travel for training and to travel to offsite work locations.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

In addition to the hourly rate of pay, the positions in Wabush NL are subject to an Environmental Allowance and a Living Cost Differential as per the as per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive:

ENVIRONMENTAL ALLOWANCE:
- Employee with dependants: $2.80 per hour
- Employee without dependants: $1.68 per hour

LIVING COST DIFFERENTIAL:
- Employee with dependants: $2.52 per hour
- Employee without dependants: $1.51 per hour

The hourly rates listed above are applicable to those employees whose scheduled hours of work are 40 per week.

For those employees whose scheduled hours of work are other than 40 per week, the hourly rate shall be determined by dividing the annual rate listed above by 52.176 and then dividing the result by the scheduled weekly hours of work for a full-time employee, as indicated in the relevant collective agreement or compensation plan.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

Candidates internal to the Public Service must include their substantive Group and Level (for acting, secondment, assignment or deployment purposes). An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.