Library Technical Assistant

Conair Aerial Firefighting; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerial firefighting seeks a Technical Librarian Assistant to ensure access to critical technical documentation. The role demands excellent organizational skills, with responsibilities in document control and support for aircraft operations. Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with the ability to work in a compliance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of administrative experience.
• Experience in a technical library or aviation industry preferred.
• Strong grammar and business correspondence skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the technical library and documentation.
• Assist in preparation and revision of maintenance manuals.
• Support controlled distribution of technical publications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in library sciences or aviation maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sharepoint Database

Adobe Professional

Job description

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 70 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader.We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 15 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.

Conair is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Technical Librarian Assistant to support the control, issuance, and monitoring of technical and regulatory publications essential for the operation and maintenance of our aircraft and components. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that Conair’s technical personnel have access to the most current and accurate documentation required for safe, compliant, and efficient aircraft operations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the technical library, including aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and other regulatory publications.
• Retrieves and receives documentation from Regulatory, OEM/Contractors, and internet sources and is responsible for the distribution and digital maintenance of this information.
• Assist in the preparation, revision, and formatting of the Conair Maintenance Control Manual, Maintenance Procedure Manual, Maintenance Bulletins, Aircraft Maintenance Schedule documents, Workcards, and other related materials. Contractors.
• Manage the Digital Library Master Templates Directory and ensure template accuracy and control.
• Support the controlled distribution of technical publications both internally and with external contractors.
• Aid company personnel in locating and accessing required information within the digital library or via external sources.
• Monitor and support the Maintenance/Engineering Request Log to ensure documentation-related tasks are tracked and completed.
• Facilitate document sharing and collaboration between specialty departments and Conair personnel.
• Contribute to seasonal preparation of field deployment resources, including relevant documentation packages.
• Other assigned duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Sharepoint Database applications, Adobe Professional.
• Strong team player with the ability to focus on internal customer requirements in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of aviation technical publications, maintenance manuals, and regulatory documentation an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage priorities in a time-sensitive, compliance-driven environment.
• Strong grammar, spelling, punctuation and business correspondence skills.
  

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of administrative experience required
• Prior experience or post-secondary education in library sciences, aviation maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Experience in a technical library, document control, or quality assurance environment, preferably within the aviation industry preferred.

***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)***