Airport Labourer – Medicine Hat, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

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Join Our Team as an Airport Labourer

Are you ready to be a vital part of our team? We are seeking dedicated and skilled Airport Labourers to help maintain our airport facilities and ensure safety and efficiency in all operations. This is a temporary, semi-skilled unionized position where you’ll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a dynamic, 7-day-a-week operational environment. Candidates must be available for rotating schedules that include weekends and holidays.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain airport maintenance equipment, including plow trucks, runway sweepers, snow blowers, loaders, and more.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on airport facilities and grounds, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Participate in the Airport Safety Management System (SMS) and security programs, reporting hazards and incidents promptly.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions as needed and contribute to the Airport Emergency Response and Security Plans.
• Control wildlife activity and maintain the grounds according to the Airport Wildlife Management Program.
• Project a positive image of the airport through all interactions with staff, tenants, and the public.

What You Bring

• Willingness and flexibility to work rotating and irregular shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, to support a 7-day-a-week airport operation.
• Strong reading comprehension skills—this role includes a comprehensive training period (approximately 1 month) where you’ll need to review material independently and demonstrate your understanding through written and/or computer-based tests.
• Reliability and dependability, with the ability to manage workload in varying weather conditions.
• The ability to learn the safe operation and routine maintenance of specialized airport equipment.
• A working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to use various software and technologies.
• Strong communication skills for understanding and executing instructions, both written and verbal.
• Physical strength to lift and move heavy objects.
• The ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and partners.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent high school diploma.
• A valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s license with airbrake endorsement and an acceptable driving record.
• Current or ability to obtain Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Ability to obtain an Airport Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP), Restricted Radio Operator’s Certificate with Aeronautical (ROC-A), and a Restricted Area Security Pass (RASP).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Why Join Us?

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a focus on maintaining a productive, engaged, and diverse workplace.
• Make a Difference: Play a key role in the operations of the airport, contributing to the safety and efficiency of our services and enhancing the travel experience for our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence and continuous improvement in airport operations.
• Starting rate of pay: CUPE Standard – Range 5 – Start – $26.03 – Hourly

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