Groundside Maintenance - Groundside Student

The Organization

Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, maintains, and invests in the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses.

WAA is a critical player in the development of one of Canada’s strategic transportation hubs. As a perennial “Manitoba Top Employer”, WAA attracts engaged employees with the right combination of skills, values, and attitude to help us achieve our mission of connecting communities. http://www.waa.ca

Groundside Student

Reports to: Foreperson Groundside Maintenance

Term Position: May 5, 2025 – August 29, 2025

Closing Date: April 29, 2025

The Opportunity

Winnipeg Airports Authority has an opportunity for a Groundside Maintenance Student within our Groundside Maintenance Department. The department works includes maintenance and repair of all groundside land under the supervision of the Groundside Foreman.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assist in the maintenance and repair of all groundside land, including but not limited to weeding, pruning, trimming trees and plants, and cutting grass using a tractor mower.
2. Remove litter and garbage to maintain cleanliness of Groundside Campus.
3. Assist in painting lines on various Groundside paths.
4. Other related duties as required.

Selection Criteria include:

1. Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
2. Effective communication skills.
3. Ability to work in a team environment.
4. Must be able to multitask and prioritize workload.
5. Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
6. Must have excellent customer service skills.
7. Previous landscape maintenance experience considered an asset.
8. Preference will be given to students enrolled in an environmental design or landscape architecture focused program.

Work with us!

1. Competitive salary.
2. Supported Training & Development opportunities.
3. Opportunity to work with a high functioning team of professionals working on a diversified portfolio.
4. Awarded Manitoba’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years.

Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card.

Winnipeg Airports Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage all qualified applicants experiencing barriers to equity to self-identify in their application.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.