AIRPORT MAINTAINER

Kativik Regional Government; Quebec; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of living differential

Food allowance

Annual leave trips

Pension plan

Group Insurance

Vacation: 20 days

Statutory Holidays: 20 days

Job summary

The Kativik Regional Government in Puvirnituq invites applications for an Airport Maintainer (Permanent, Full-time). The role reports to the Airport Manager and maintains equipment and airport grounds including runway, taxiway, and service roads, with responsibilities spanning daily operations and repairs.

Candidates should have minimal experience in the field, valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and the ability to obtain a restricted radio operator's certificate; bilingual in

Qualifications

• Minimal experience in a relevant field or knowledge of heavy equipment operations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills in a Microsoft environment.
• Possess (or obtain) a restricted radio operator’s certificate.
• Written and oral knowledge of at least two of: Inuktitut, English and French.
• Knowledge of Safety, First Aid and Fire prevention is an asset.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy and light equipment safely and effectively;
• Maintains runway surfaces, maneuvering areas and airport access roads;
• Maintains airport grounds and navigational aids;
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and airport buildings;
• Participates in Site Programs;
• Prepares daily, weekly and monthly documentation;
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment ops

Driver's license

Bilingual

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The KRG is currently seeking to recruit an energetic and motivated candidate to work, in the capacity of:

AIRPORT MAINTAINER

(Permanent, Full-time)

Reporting to the Airport Manager and working closely with other KRG employees and airport users, the successful incumbent will operate and maintain in good order all department equipment including grader, loader, and other heavy and light equipment. Responsibilities will include ongoing maintenance of runway, taxiway, apron, service roads and airport grounds as well as minor equipment and building repairs and the completion of administrative reports. More specific responsibilities include:

• Operates heavy and light equipment in a safe and effective manner;
• Maintenance runway surfaces, maneuvering areas and airport access roads;
• Maintains airport grounds and navigational aids;
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs to equipment and airport buildings;
• Participates in all Site Programs;
• Prepares and submits daily, weekly and monthly documentation;
• Perform any other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal experience in a relevant field of activity or knowledge of heavy equipment operations and maintenance;
• Valid driver’s license;

MUST BE ABLE TO

• Learning Basic computer skills in a Microsoft environment;
• Obtaining (or have) a restricted radio operator’s certificate;
• Completing the necessary paper works;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English and French;
• Knowledge of Safety, First Aid and Fire prevention would be an asset
• Work overtime as require.

COMPETENCIES

• Sound decision making skills;
• Good planning, organizing and follow-up skills;
• Ability to interpret policies and regulations;
• Be reliable, conscientious and able to work well without close supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Place of work: Puvirnituq

Salary: Minimum: $43 348/year – Maximum: $71 800/year (Class 6)

Other benefits

• Cost of living differential: Minimum of $10 033/year
• Food allowance: Minimum of $6 535/year
• Annual leave trips: Minimum of 3
• Simplified Pension Plan: 6.25% employer, 4% employee
• Group Insurance
• Vacation: 20 days/year
• Statutory Holidays: 20 days

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted in writing.