Heavy Duty Mechanic - Open Until Filled

Government of Manitoba; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Mechanic 2 to perform maintenance and repair tasks on vital transportation equipment in Northern Airports and Marine Operations. The role involves ensuring safety and operational efficiency while adhering to regulatory standards. Candidates must possess a Red Seal certification and demonstrate strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Occupational, Safety, Health & Risk Management policies.
• Experience with marine/airport equipment maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance, inspection, and repair of equipment.
• Interact with internal and external contacts to ensure operations meet standards.

Skills

Knowledge of operation and repair of diesel and gasoline engines

Troubleshooting and diagnosing electric and hydraulic systems

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Education

Red seal certification in Heavy Duty Equipment or related classifications

Tools

Cutting and welding equipment experience

Job description

ME2 Mechanical Equipment Mechanic 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Northern Airports & Marine Operations, Transportation Operations

Selkirk MB

Advertisement Number: 43277

Salary(s): ME2 $64,925.00 - $78,282.00 per year

Closing Date: July 13, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

All applications received within ten (10) calendar days of the posting date will be accepted and considered for further evaluation. If the position remains unfilled, applications may continue to be accepted and considered until the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply within the initial ten (10) day posting period.

Northern Airports and Marine Operations acts as the lifeline for remote communities in Northern Manitoba, allowing the transportation of medical patients and essential supplies such as food and medication. Marine Operations provides ferry services to the communities through a highly skilled workforce that adheres to regulatory standards to ensure safety and uniformity with provincial, federal, and international regulations.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba class 5F driver's licence without restrictions with the ability to upgrade to a class 3 within 12 months of hire with training provided.
• Must be able to work irregular hours and travel and work within the province of Manitoba by ground, water or air transportation and remain at remote work sites for extended periods.
• Must be able to handle physical requirements of the job and able to work in confined spaces, and perform work over/around the water.
• Must successfully complete the Marine Emergency Duties training within 12 months of hire with training provided.
• Must be Red seal certified in either Heavy Duty Equipment, Agriculture, or Truck Transport/Bus classifications. An apprentice in any of these classifications may also be considered.
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Knowledge of the operation and repair of diesel and gasoline engines, be familiar with high pressure hydraulic systems, with the ability to trouble shoot and diagnose electric and hydraulic operating systems.
• Knowledge of Occupational, Safety, Health & Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills including expereince producing clear and concise field notes, work sheets and/or reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and courteously with internal contacts and stakeholders (the general public, contractors etc.) to obtain, clarify, or provide facts or information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
  
  

Desired:

• Experience with cutting and welding equipment.
• Experience in the maintenance and operation of passenger/vehicle ferries or other marine/airport equipment.
• Possession of Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association certification and experience with air conditioning systems.
• Possession of Manitoba Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
  
  

Duties:

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent, this position is responsible to perform the daily maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of Northern Airports & Marine Operations (NAMO’s) equipment, including but not limited to the following: passenger/vehicle ferries, front-end loaders, graders, snow blowers, truck plows, dump trucks, shore facilities, and related equipment.

The Heavy Duty Mechanic requires extensive interaction and cooperation with a diversity of internal and external contacts to ensure consistency in policy, standards, procedures, and Federal regulations to ensure that NAMO’s operations objectives are met.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 43277

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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