Airport Supervisor, Old Crow

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 -> Highways and Public Works - Transportation Aviation Maintenance

Location

Old Crow, YT Y0B 1N0 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

80

Classification

OS13

$81,258.00 - $94,165.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

25%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works!

Are you ready to make a positive impact on Yukon communities? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Transportation team. This position is responsible for performing Airport Equipment Operator duties and supervising a crew of airport maintenance employees engaged in a variety of airport maintenance activities to ensure the safety of the workers and the travelling public while maintaining and improving public infrastructure.

• 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 employee performance issues and scheduling, training and evaluating employees operating heavy equipment
• Experience implementing a maintenance program including budgeting, planning and scheduling including material management
• Experience supervising staff in airport maintenance activities
• Experience with workplace safety systems
• Valid class 3 driver's license with air endorsement or equivalent

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Commitment to working safely in an environment which promotes respect, dependability and reliability;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Adaptability to changing priorities;
• Initiative and self-motivation;
• Ability to effectively run heavy equipment in various weather conditions;
• Supervisory skills and ability to deal effectively with human resource issues

Conditions of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

• Valid Yukon Class 3 driver’s licence with air endorsement
• Transport Canada Transportation Security Clearance (within 3 months)
• Restricted Radio Operator’s License (within 1 month)
• Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (within 1 month)
• Non-Restricted Possession and Acquisitions License, PAL (within 1 year)
• Certification on airport heavy equipment (as needed for position within 6 months).

Job Requirements

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:

Travel, working in adverse weather conditions, mandatory use of personal protective equipment, shift work and working outside of headquarters area for extended periods of time.

• Two (2) Travel Bonus Credits on a quarterly (3 month) basis
• If located/living in Old Crow, entitled to cost of one (1) economy return air fare from Old Crow to Whitehorse for the employee, their spouse and one child
• Relocation may be considered

For more information about this position, please contact: Ryan MacKinnon, Superintendent, Maintenance at [e-mail]

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Kylie Townend, at [e-mail]