Seasonal - Airside Maintenance Technician (Term)

Halifax•Goffs, CA

3d•CA$40 - CA$44•Onsite

About The Position

The Airfield Maintenance Technician (Winter Seasonal) is responsible for safe and efficient snow removal and ice control on runways, taxiways, aircraft aprons, and around airport infrastructure. The role involves operating specialized airport equipment—including airfield plow, sweeper, and blower units, self-propelled snowblowers, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment—and maintaining airside hard surfaces, grounds, and fencing in all types of weather. Manual snow removal may also be required. The technician assists with general maintenance of HIAA facilities and snow removal equipment and collaborates with other HIAA departments to support safe airport operations. Following an indoctrination and training period, the technician must obtain and maintain an HIAA Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC), an Airport Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP-D), and a Radio Operator’s Certificate – Aeronautical (ROC-A). The position works a rotating schedule of two 12-hour day shifts, two 12-hour night shifts, and four days off, and requires working and commuting in inclement weather. The technician must be capable of lifting 20 kg and performing manual labor, including snow removal. The posting describes the position as seasonal/temporary. The English posting lists an hourly rate of $40.38–$43.83. The French posting also describes union membership, paid training, shift premiums, overtime that may be offered, vacation pay, paid family-related leave, paid sick days, paid holidays, commuting allowance if eligible, free parking, and a uniform and footwear allowance.

Requirements

At least five years of experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment for snow and ice control.
Valid Class 3 driver’s license with airbrake endorsement.
Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office and Outlook.
Ability to lift 20 kg and perform manual labor, including snow removal.
Ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC, AVOP-D, and ROC-A.
Acceptable driver’s abstracts and criminal background checks.
Mechanical aptitude to identify problems and perform elementary maintenance.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and via two-way radio.
Ability to work effectively in a team, build positive working relationships, take direction, and perform in a challenging, highly regulated environment.
Availability to work the stated rotating day and night shift schedule and to work and commute in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in heavy equipment operation.
Formal training in Class 1 or Class 3 truck operation.
Familiarity with airports or airside operations.
Experience in civil construction, general labor, and hard-surface repairs.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently remove snow and control ice on runways, taxiways, aircraft aprons, and around airport infrastructure.
Operate specialized airport snow-removal equipment and other heavy equipment, including airfield plow, sweeper, and blower units, self-propelled snowblowers, and front-end loaders.
Maintain airside hard surfaces, grounds, and fencing in all types of weather.
Perform manual snow removal as required.
Assist with general maintenance of HIAA facilities and snow-removal equipment.
Collaborate with other HIAA departments to support safe airport operations.
Obtain and maintain an HIAA Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC), an Airport Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP-D), and a Radio Operator’s Certificate – Aeronautical (ROC-A).
Communicate effectively in person and by two-way radio.
Maintain a high level of performance in a challenging, highly regulated environment.
Maintain acceptable driver’s abstracts and criminal background checks.
Identify mechanical problems and perform elementary maintenance.
Work effectively as part of a team, using critical thinking and behavior that contribute to team success.
Build and maintain positive, respectful working relationships.
Take direction and implement instructions in a timely manner.
Work a rotation of two 12-hour day shifts, two 12-hour night shifts, and four days off.
Work and commute in inclement weather.
Complete additional required HIAA training.
Lift 20 kg and perform manual labor, including snow removal, as required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Health insurance.
Registered pension plan and retirement savings plans.
Wellness programs.
Commuting allowance, if eligible.
Free parking for work and travel.
Training and development.
Vacation and paid family-related time.
Sick days.
Union membership under the HIAA collective agreement.
Paid initial training and paid annual refresher training.
Shift premiums for evenings and weekends.
Overtime pay at 1.75 times the hourly rate may be offered, along with allowances.
Vacation pay paid with each paycheck.
Paid family leave.
Paid sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Uniform and footwear allowance.