Airfield Maintenance Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.

Please note that if you have previously participated in an Airfield Maintenance Specialist selection process with Transport Canada, your results may be applied to the current selection process. This will be confirmed during the assessment stage of the selection process. You are required to submit an application to this selection process to be considered for further assessment.

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.

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.

*Limited vacation from October to April.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

TC has a lot to offer:
- Competitive salaries with annual increases
- Continuous learning and career advancement
- New employees are entitled to 3 weeks’ vacation leave with pay after 6 months of continuous employment
- Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life
- Advantageous pension regime and benefits

Intent of the process

THIS IS AN ANTICIPATORY PROCESS MEANING THERE ARE NO VACANCIES AT THIS TIME.

The results of this selection process may be used to staff future vacancies on a seasonal basis* and/or on an permanent basis and/or on a 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. For example, from approximately October to April.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

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

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 use electronic mail (email) applications such as Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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 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

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is recommended to include an alternate email address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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 (effective date 01.08.19):

ENVIRONMENTAL ALLOWANCE:
- Employee with dependants: $2.91 per hour
- Employee without dependants: $1.74 per hour

LIVING COST DIFFERENTIAL:
- Employee with dependants: $2.62 per hour
- Employee without dependants: $1.57 per hour

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

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.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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