Groundside Student

The Organization
The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains, and invests in the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses. Operating on a multi-site property, the WAA is responsible for airport operations, security, facilities, parking, ground transportation and communications.

Groundside Student
**Job Title**: Groundside Student
**Reports to**: Foreperson Groundside Maintenance
**Term Position**: May 6, 2023 - August 30, 2024
**Closing Date**: April 16, 2024

The Opportunity
Winnipeg Airports Authority has an opportunity for a Groundside Maintenance Student within our Groundside Maintenance Department. The department works include maintenance and repair of all groundside land under the supervision of the Groundside Foreman.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Assist in the maintenance and repair of all groundside land, including but not limited to: weed, prune, and trim trees and plants, and cut grass using tractor mower;
- Remove litter and garbage to maintain cleanliness of Groundside Campus;
- Assist in painting lines on various Groundside paths; and
- Other related duties as required.

**Selection Criteria include**:

- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution;
- Effective communications skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize workload;
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s license;
- Must have excellent customer service skills;
- Previous landscape maintenance experience considered an asset; and
- Preference will be given to students enrolled in an environmental design or landscape architecture focused program; and

Work with us
- Competitive salary;
- Supported Training & Development opportunities;
- Opportunity to work with a high functioning team of professionals working on a diversified portfolio ; and
- Awarded Manitoba’s Top Employers 13 consecutive years.

Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.