Airport Labourer

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Are you ready to make a positive impact? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work.

This opportunity…

We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our Aviation Branch

We are filling multiple casual Labourer positions to help with the spring/summer maintenance operations at the Whitehorse Airport and community aerodromes. This position is responsible for operating light maintenance equipment with attachments, conducting airside/groundside maintenance and performing general labour duties to acceptable standards.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please review this information: here

Ideally you will have…

Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Experience performing grounds maintenance and operating related equipment (i.e. tractors, 1 ton truck, lawnmowers, small loaders)
• Experience using brushing equipment such as chainsaws and brush saws
• Experience operating small motorized pieces of equipment and various hand tools
• Experience undertaking minor repairs (i.e. fences, signs and other small structures)

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's licence, Transport Canada Transportation Security Clearance (within 3 months), Restricted Radio Operator's Licence and Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (within 1 month).

Job Requirements:

Travel, working in adverse weather conditions, mandatory use of personal protective equipment, shift work and working outside of headquarters area for extended periods of time.

Additional Information

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• See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers since 2014

Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Jordan Camilleri at Jordan.Camilleri@yukon.ca

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Marg Webb, HR Consultant at Margaret.webb@yukon.ca