Millwright

YVR; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Night shift premium

Weekend premium

4 on 4 off schedule

Health, vision & dental

RRSP matching

Tools provided

Parking/transit benefit

Paid time off

Sick leave

Fitness facilities

Job summary

YVR is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance technician to maintain and assess mechanical infrastructure across the terminal and Sea Island, with a focus on passenger loading bridges. You will ensure safe practices and timely repairs to minimize downtime while supporting airport operations.

The role requires Red Seal Millwright certification and 3+ years of related experience, with strong analytical, teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Millwright certification required.
• 3+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly, monthly, semi-annual, quarterly and annual maintenance on loading bridges and HVAC infrastructure.
• Diagnose, repair and return equipment to service with minimum downtime.
• Update and improve job plans in partnership with the planning team.
• Document outages and provide root cause analysis to reduce future occurrences.
• File assessment reports with data and photographs in Maximo or similar system.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Safety first

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Red Seal Millwright certification

Tools

Maximo

Job description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Facilities Maintenance is an integral part of the organization, ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems to support the smooth functioning of airport operations. The department's success lies in its ability to proactively identify and address maintenance needs, prioritize tasks, and provide timely and effective solutions, thereby minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Position overview

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance Services, the successful candidate will be responsible or repairing, maintaining, and providing condition assessments of all mechanical infrastructure across the terminal and throughout Sea Island. Your focus will be on passenger loading bridges and ensuring adherence to safe work practices.

Why YVR?

• 40-hour work week with generous compensation for overtime work
• Eligible to earn a shift premium of $2.50 per hour for night shifts, along with an additional weekend premium of $2.25 per hour for weekend shifts
• 4 on 4 off, primarily day shifts
• Extended health, vision, and dental plans and a $750/year HCSA
• RRSP Matching program – Employee contribute 6% and YVR will contribute 7%
• Tools supplied
• Allocation of work clothing
• Taxable benefit that includes employer-paid parking, transit passes, or a green commuter rebate of $100 per month
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive Sick Leave Program
• Access to 24/7 fitness facilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform weekly, monthly, semi-annual, quarterly and annual maintenance on all passenger loading bridges, service lifts, pumps, fans, MUA and other HVAC infrastructure
• Carry out technical work as prescribed in job plans and where appropriate or necessary, advise, update and improve job plans in partnership with the planning team
• Respond to all trouble calls, diagnose, repair and return to service with minimum downtime
• Complete and submit documentation for outages, provide assessment of workflow, best practices and root cause analysis to reduce future occurrences
• File assessment reports along with supporting data including results of analysis and photographs in Maximo or other maintenance tracking software for use by the plant and planning team

Key qualifications include:

• At least three years of recent, related, practical experience using different types of mechanical and electrical equipment, supplemented by a Red Seal Certification as a Millwright
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize safety in all work activities and environments
• Proven ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• A valid BC driver’s license

Although notrequired, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.

The shift schedule is 4 on 4 off primarily dayshift, with a requirement through winter operations or emergency bridge repair for 24/7 operations. As an employee on a shifted work schedule, you may be eligible for shift and weekend premiums.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.