New Posting - Cranbrook Air Services

Cranbrook Airport Services invites applications for a casual Airport Technician, as per CUPE local 2090 Collective Agreement.

Responsibilities include:  completing daily, weekly and monthly inspections of airport equipment and infrastructure; participating in and contributing to the safety culture of the airport; general maintenance of the airfield, airport grounds and associated buildings; undertaking snow and ice control and removal operations; responding to airport emergencies; participating in the airport security programs; and resolving airport operational issues.

The Airport Technician:

• operates a variety of hand tools, light and heavy equipment and vehicles in day-to-day airport surface maintenance activities such as grass cutting, excavation, truck driving, line marking, FOD retrieval, inspections etc.
• carries out snow and ice control/removal activities for all airport operational surfaces
• performs an active maintenance program of facilities and equipment through scheduled inspection, routine work tasks and work projects
• verifies equipment ad facility operation and serviceability and makes reports for corrective action; takes action to make necessary adjustments or alignments to correct condition
• responds as instructed to airport emergencies and carries out pre-planned response activities
• ensures airport security physical measures are in place and well-maintained by active participation in the airport security program
• carries out special assignments or other duties as directed by the managing director from time to time and as required
• rapidly responds to and resolves operational issues as required
• ensures that all duties are successfully and safely carried out in a timely manner
• participates in safety meetings and makes safety procedures recommendations 

Nature of Supervision:  receives direct supervision from the Airport Managing Director, Superintendent Airport Operations or designate.

Position Specifications

• demonstrated commitment to safety with a history of identifying unsafe situations and proposing corrective actions
• experience in interpreting instructions and solving technical or operational problems
• understanding facilities and maintenance procedures and practices, and sound judgement in selecting the appropriate course of action
• demonstrated ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment
• knowledge of safety rules and regulations involved in general maintenance
• Valid Class 3 Driver License with Airbrake Endorsement is required, along with the ability to obtain a restricted radio operators license
• the successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act

The worker characteristics are normally acquired through the completion of secondary school education and work experience in general maintenance.  The desired candidate will be team oriented; seeking to learn and to share knowledge with others, embrace a safety culture and value the importance of following plans and procedures.

To Apply
Resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to:
Superintendent Airport Operations
Cranbrook Airport Services LTD
1-9370 Airport Access Road
Cranbrook, BC
V1C 7E4

or by email: Jamie Roche Roche@cranbrook.ca


Telephone:  (250) 426-7913 
Fax:  (250) 426-8835