Airport Maintenance Supervisor – Yukon

Government of Yukon; Old Crow; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel bonus credits

Airfare cost coverage for Old Crow–Whi

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Government of Yukon’s Department of Highways and Public Works in Old Crow, Yukon, seeks an Airport Equipment Operator lead to supervise a crew and perform essential airport maintenance tasks. The role emphasizes safety, weather resilience, and efficient operation of heavy equipment to protect workers and the traveling public.

The successful candidate will manage maintenance programs, budgets, and schedules, with travel up to 25% and a focus on Indigenous and Yukon First Nation preferences per

Qualifications

• Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment including loader, dump truck and trucks with attachments (e.g. snow plow, sander, sweeper) and grader.
• Experience supervising employees including resolving performance issues and scheduling, training and evaluating staff.
• Experience implementing a maintenance program including budgeting, planning and scheduling including material management.
• Valid class 3 driver's license with air endorsement or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform Airport Equipment Operator duties and supervise a crew of airport maintenance staff.
• Ensure the safety of workers and the travelling public while maintaining and improving public infrastructure.
• Oversee maintenance activities, budgeting, planning and scheduling, including material management.

Skills

Safety commitment

Communication

Adaptability

Initiative

Heavy equipment operation

Supervisory skills

Job description

Government of Yukon’s Department of Highways and Public Works in Old Crow, Yukon, seeks an Airport Equipment Operator lead to supervise a crew and perform essential airport maintenance tasks. The role emphasizes safety, weather resilience, and efficient operation of heavy equipment to protect workers and the traveling public.

The successful candidate will manage maintenance programs, budgets, and schedules, with travel up to 25% and a focus on Indigenous and Yukon First Nation preferences per