Ground Support Equipment Helper - (CAT 30)

AIR CANADA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Health and dental care

Training and development tools

Job summary

Air Canada in Toronto, ON is seeking a permanent Equipment Mechanic to maintain ground support equipment for airports. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and safe repairs in a fast-paced operational environment.

The ideal candidate holds a valid provincial endorsement or Red Seal, at least one year of experience, and strong teamwork along with clear communication. On-site work with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Holding a valid provincial endorsement or license as an automotive service technician, heavy-duty machinery mechanic, or truck and coach technician.
• At least one year of experience in the trade.
• Successfully pass the pre-employment qualification examination.
• High school diploma.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability in a fast-paced team.
• Must meet Air Canada's medical requirements and pass screenings.
• Able to obtain necessary work permits and security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preventive maintenance and safe repairs for ground operations equipment.
• Knowledge of powertrains and diesel/gas engines; hydraulics and electrical systems helpful.
• Understand troubleshooting schematics; use diagnostic tools and computer-based systems.
• Work as a team and communicate clearly in a demanding environment.

Skills

Team spirit

Communication skills

Punctuality

Customer-oriented

Written and oral communication

Electrical diagnostics

Education

High school diploma

Interprovincial qualification (Red Seal)

Provincial endorsement/license

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Computer literacy

Powertrain knowledge

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (On-site)
Starting Salary: $31.99/hour
Department: Airports North America
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)
Shift Premium: Night - $2.50 for each hour worked between 11 PM and 7 AM

Being part of Air Canada is being part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, working as a team, and making an important contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the cutting edge of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is currently looking for a dynamic individual to fill a permanent full-time Equipment Mechanic position.

The Ground Support Equipment Maintenance Specialist must:

• Ensure preventive maintenance and safe repairs for various types of equipment used in ground operations at airports, in accordance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Good knowledge of powertrains and diesel or gasoline engines. Practical knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, metal product manufacturing, and welding is an asset.
• Be able to understand various troubleshooting schematics and be proficient in computer science and diagnostic tools.
• Have team spirit and written and oral communication skills; be customer-oriented and able to work in a demanding environment.

Your Benefits

As one of Canada's leading employers, we want our employees to be well rewarded with a range of employee benefits:

• Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous travel programs in the industry for our employees. You and eligible persons will be entitled to travel privileges when you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your well-being, which is why we offer a wide range of benefit plans, including health and dental care, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• Holding a valid provincial endorsement or license as an automotive service technician, heavy-duty machinery mechanic, or truck and coach technician, as recognized by the competent provincial authority.
• At least one (1) year of experience in the trade.
• Successfully pass the pre-employment qualification examination.
• High school diploma.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Employees holding this safety-critical position must meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including drug and alcohol screening, and must not be under the influence of intoxicants.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable transport security clearances and other additional accreditations. Please refer to the Transport Canada website for more details.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time a job offer is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas, or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Assets

• Interprovincial qualification (Red Seal)
• Certificates or licenses related to trades, such as: advanced fuel injection and diesel engine tune-up, air conditioning and refrigeration, and automotive inspection.
• Experience in the maintenance of mobile utility sets (generators), air conditioners (up to 110 tons), pneumatic sets (compressors up to 250 cu ft/min), but experience in agricultural or heavy equipment maintenance will also be considered.

Language Requirements

Equal qualifications being equal, the position will be awarded to a bilingual candidate (French and English).

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding workplace that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to our business success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications so that we can have a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest. However, we will only communicate with candidates selected for an interview.