Baggage Systems Technician

2 months ago

Matheson, Canada Vancouver Airport Authority Full time
Job Description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Baggage Operations is an integral part of providing the safe, reliable and predictable delivery of every passenger’s bag, every time.

Position overview 

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Baggage Systems Technician – Mechanical. Reporting to the Manager, Baggage Systems, the successful candidate will repair, maintain and provide condition assessment for all mechanical assets utilized in the Airport Authority’s baggage systems.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Respond to all trouble calls and diagnose, repair, and return baggage system to serviceability with minimum downtime. 
  • Work with planning and/or controls teams to carry out complex or time intensive repairs when they cannot be completed as a trouble call.
  • Devise, recommend and implement workarounds to baggage delivery within the system when there is downtime due to corrective maintenance. 
  • Carry out technical work, as prescribed in job plans, and where appropriate or necessary, advise on and update plans.
  • Inspect, assess, and report on the mechanical and electrical condition of infrastructure.

Key qualifications include:

  • At least two years’ experience in environments involving mechanical and electrical equipment, supplemented by the completion of four years of technical college and an accreditation with a Red Seal Endorsement or a BC Trade Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright.
  • Excellent communication skills including report writing.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, and solid computer skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex baggage layouts and drawing schematics
  • A valid Class 5 driver’s license

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

Salary Range : $76,809 to $100,387 per annum, based on a 40-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.

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