At YXE Saskatoon Airport we are committed to be Canada’s most valued airport experience. We continue to focus on our guests, working with our airport partners we are dedicated to provide our guests with an outstanding level of service quality with enhanced facilities, services and infrastructure. YXE invites applications from qualified individuals who are looking to be part of a dynamic team, as a Seasonal Employee, in the position of Airfield Maintenance Specialist.
Typical Duties:
The Seasonal Airfield Maintenance Specialists report to the Airfield Supervisor, working as part of a dynamic team under the direction of their assigned winter shift schedule Leadhand. These positions operate a variety of heavy equipment to maintain the airport airside and groundside surfaces; perform general repairs and preventative maintenance work on all airport surfaces and support to other trades in the maintenance of equipment, buildings and facilities. Airfield Maintenance Specialists conduct regular airfield inspections and complete runway/surface condition reports with runway coefficient or friction measurements as required. They perform bird and wildlife control and removal. They participate in the Airports Environmental Control, Safety, Security and Emergency Response programs, as well as assisting with any emergency occurring airside to ensure that public and employees are safe and secure at all times. Airfield Maintenance Specialists adhere to established safe working procedures.
These positions require the ability to work a rotating shift schedule, overtime, respond to after hour calls to meet airport operational requirements.
Duties and Essential Job Functions:
1. Provide snow and ice control on all airport paved surfaces through the use of a variety of heavy equipment and material applications, including snow removal in parking lots and conducting tests to determine runway braking capabilities.
2. Using a variety of heavy equipment perform maintenance duties on airport runways, taxiways, roads, parking lots and general airfield.
3. Maintains general airfield by:
o Perform routine airfield inspections of runways, taxiways, aprons, condition of airfield lighting, and signage for vehicle and aircraft navigation
o Perform snow removal and ice control activities as directed by the Airport Snow Plan
o Grass and brush cutting and tree removal
o Construction of roads and drainage
o FOD and other obstacles removal
o Wildlife control and removal
4. Maintains Equipment:
o Inspects all equipment for mechanical defects and safety on a regular basis, and reports when mechanical attention required
o Performs walk around and safety checks
o Grease all equipment as per manufacturer or Mechanics recommendations
o Replaces cutting edges/sweeper bristles and core as required
o Performs minor maintenance as directed by Mechanic
o Cleans and degrease equipment as required
5. Building maintenance:
o Support other trades as required
o Clean shop floors and drains
o Minor repairs such as caulking and paint touch ups
o Emptying garbage and picking up litter in front of the terminal building and ramp
6. Maintains Property Fences:
o Fence line inspection
o Retying fence and signs as required
o Brush removal, roadway clearing
7. Maintains Hard Surfaces:
o Line painting
o Crack sealing, minor cement work, pavement patching
8. Participate in the Airports Environmental Control, Safety Management System, Security, Wildlife Management and Emergency Response programs.
CONCLUSION
This position description describes the major duties of this position but does not, however, preclude other related duties being assigned from time to time, in the achievement of the YXE Saskatoon Airport Business Plan and as organizational priorities demand.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Professional Experience:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- 2-3 years of experience in heavy equipment operation
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 3A Driver’s Licence
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Security Clearance, an Airside Vehicle Operators Permit, and an Industry Canada Radio licence.
Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
- Excellent Computer Skills and Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficiency in the English language both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate in French considered an asset.
- Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills.
- A positive attitude, attention to detail and strong customer service orientation
- Initiative to complete other parts of the SAA airfield operations training program.
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Initiative, reliable
- Ability to perform in accordance with Corporate Code of Conduct
YXE Saskatoon Airport values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Job applicants are encouraged to self-identify as an Indigenous person and/or other minorities to ensure equitable access and considerations. Diversity at YXE means fostering a workplace in which differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: From $39.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-10-06