Airport Operations Specialist

Loomex; Canada; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

Safety gear allowance

Training support

Job summary

The Loomex Group is seeking a highly motivated Airport Operations Specialist to support certified airport operations at CYGQ and CYQN, with outdoor, seasonal duties and 60% outdoor workload. You will handle fueling, ground handling, and airside safety in extreme weather, following CARs and TP 312 standards.

Requires a grade 12 diploma, valid Ontario driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario G-class driver's license (D with Z endorsement or AZ preferred).
• Ability to work extended hours during weather events and emergencies.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in extreme temperatures.
• Strong teamwork, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Clean criminal record and driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of runways, taxiways, and aprons per CARs 302 and TP 312, 5th Edition standards.
• Operate and maintain airfield maintenance equipment including loaders, snow blowers, tandem trucks, and chainsaws.
• Perform runway snow removal, surface condition monitoring (CRFI reporting), wildlife management, and emergency response duties.
• Conduct aircraft fuelling and, when needed, support below-wing services including marshalling, de-icing, and baggage handling.
• Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives and regulatory audits.
• Provide Aerodrome Advisory Services and escort services airside as required.
• Ensure compliance with NOTAM issuance procedures and assist in the implementation of airport security protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)

Airport operations training

ROC-A

Pilot licence or ground school knowledge

Equipment Maintenance Certification (421A or 310T)

CARs TP 312 knowledge

Job description

Who we are

The Loomex Group Ltd. is a North American group of companies that provides a wide range of services out of four main divisions: aerospace, infrastructure and asset management, response and readiness, and L·Hub.

For more information about The Loomex Group, visit loomex.ca.

About this role

The Loomex Group is seeking a highly motivated and capableAirport Operations Specialist to support certified airport operations at the Renald Y. Beaulieu Greenstone Regional Airport (CYGQ), with occasional deployment to the R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport (CYQN). Both facilities are Transport Canada-certified airports, requiring adherence to CARs and TP 312 standards.

This is a full-time, safety-critical position with an hourly compensation of $27/hr and is filling a current vacancy. Successful candidates will play a pivotal role in maintaining airside safety and compliance, operating heavy equipment in demanding weather, and executing fuelling and ground handling activities. This role entails working outdoors in all seasons for approximately 60per cent of the time.

What you’ll do

• Conduct daily inspections of runways, taxiways, and aprons per CARs 302 and TP 312, 5th Edition standards.
• Operate and maintain airfield maintenance equipment including loaders, snow blowers, tandem trucks, and chainsaws.
• Perform runway snow removal, surface condition monitoring (CRFI reporting), wildlife management, and emergency response duties.
• Conduct aircraft fuelling and, when needed, support below-wing services including marshalling, de-icing, and baggage handling.
• Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives and regulatory audits.
• Provide Aerodrome Advisory Services and escort services airside as required.
• Ensure compliance with NOTAM issuance procedures and assist in the implementation of airport security protocols.

What you’ll bring to the table

• Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario G-class driver’s licence (D with Z endorsement or AZ preferred).
• Ability to work extended hours during weather events and emergencies.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in extreme temperatures.
• Strong teamwork, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Clean criminal record and driver’s abstract.

Qualifications considered an asset

• Airport operations training or aviation management coursework.
• Restricted Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-A).
• Pilot licence or ground school knowledge.
• Equipment Maintenance Certification (421A or 310T).
• Knowledge of CARs Part III – Aerodromes and TP 312 compliance.

Working conditions

• Permanent full‑time employment (40 hours/week, typically in 10‑hour shifts).
• Seasonal overtime with on‑call availability during winter.
• Health Spending Account, safety gear allowance, training support.

The Loomex Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means that we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We genuinely believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will become.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. To put it simply: At The Loomex Group, everyone is welcome.

Our goal is to ensure that each member of our team feels supported and valued and that our workplace is a space where everyone can thrive and contribute to our success.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request and will be provided in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canadian Labour Code. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you require this type of accommodation.