Baggage Systems Technician – Electrical

Vancouver International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver International Airport is hiring a Baggage Systems Technician – Electrical to maintain and assess the electrical assets of the baggage systems. The role requires troubleshooting, technical repairs, and ensures efficient baggage delivery, with a shift schedule in line with airport operations. Ideal candidates will have a Red Seal Endorsement and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in mechanical and electrical equipment environments.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex baggage layouts and drawing schematics.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to, troubleshoot and rectify trouble calls in the baggage system.
• Carry out complex repairs not completed as a trouble call.
• Inspect and assess the mechanical and electrical condition of infrastructure.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Red Seal Endorsement or BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician

Job description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Baggage Operations is an integral part of providing the safe, reliable and predictable delivery of every passenger’s bag, every time.

Position overview

Reporting to the Manager, Baggage Systems, the Baggage Systems Technician – Electrical will repair, maintain and provide condition assessment for all electrical assets utilized in the Airport Authority’s baggage systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Respond to, troubleshoot and rectify all trouble calls in the baggage system that have been escalated by the Integrated Operations Centre for technical response
• Work with planning and/or controls teams to carry out complex or time intensive repairs when they cannot be completed as a trouble call
• Devise, recommend and implement workarounds to baggage delivery within the system when there is downtime due to corrective maintenance
• Carry out technical work, as prescribed in job plans, and where appropriate or necessary, advise on and update plans
• Inspect, assess and report on the mechanical and electrical condition of infrastructure

Key qualifications include:

• Minimum two years’ experience in environments involving mechanical and electrical equipment, supplemented by accreditation with a Red Seal Endorsement or a BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician
• Excellent communication skills including report writing
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, and solid computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex baggage layouts and drawing schematics

• Valid driver’s license

Due to the operational demands of the role, the successful candidate must work onsite and adhere to a rotating shift schedule aligned with the 24/7 nature of airport operations.

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.