Seasonal - Airside Maintenance Technician

**_Join Our Team _**
- Halifax Stanfield_ _is Atlantic Canada's principal full-service airport providing passengers and cargo clients with direct access to markets across Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean Basin, Europe, and Asia. Halifax Stanfield offers Canada Customs services on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, and it's the only airport in Atlantic Canada with U.S. preclearance and International to Domestic processing facilities. The Airport is a major economic generator, contributing $3.8 billion annually to the provincial economy pre-pandemic. In 2020, Halifax Stanfield served 995,000 passengers and processed nearly 33,000 metric tonnes of cargo. A recognized innovator in the global airport industry, Halifax Stanfield was the first airport in North America to offer a self-service baggage drop system for all passengers and is consistently ranked among the best airports in the world_._

**WHY CHOOSE HIAA**:
HIAA offers all the benefits of a modern employer, connecting millions of passengers annually to the world. At HIAA, you will enjoy being part of an evolving global industry, with all the comforts that come from being one of only 200 employees. Employee engagement matters at HIAA and in the last two years, an average of 89% of our employees said they would recommend HIAA as an employer. We know our burgeoning recovery relies on recruiting and retaining the best people and giving them a voice in shaping our workplace. The secret is out: HIAA is a great place to work Don't just look for a job, look for a career at HIAA, where you can be part of a close-knit group and do your best work in a leading organization.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
We also offer the following for all our winter seasonal positions:

- Starting hourly rate of $35.37+
- Shift premiums for evening and weekend work
- Commuting allowance (if eligible)
- Free parking for work and travel
- On-going training & development
- Vacation payout every pay
- Paid family related time per Collective Agreement
- Paid sick time per Collective Agreement
- Paid statutory holidays
- Registered pension plan with matching contributions up to 7%
- Medical and dental, currently at 100% paid premiums
- Health spending account
- Pregnancy & parental leave top ups to 100%
- Uniform and boot allowance

**DUTIES**:
Reporting to the Airfield Maintenance Supervisor (Winter), the Airfield Maintenance Technician (AMT) (Winter Seasonal) is part of the Halifax International Airport (HIAA) airside maintenance staff.

The AMT (Winter Seasonal) is responsible for the safe and efficient snow removal and ice control on runways, taxiways, aircraft aprons and around airport infrastructure, by use of heavy equipment such as single and tandem-axle trucks, airfield plow/sweeper/blower units, snowblowers, loaders and by manual means, as necessary.

The AMT (Winter Seasonal) is responsible for the safe and efficient upkeep and maintenance of all hard surfaces, grounds and fencing encompassed on airside, in all types of weather, while adhering to all applicable policies and procedures.

The AMT (Winter Seasonal) will also assist with the general maintenance of HIAA facilities and equipment as required. The AMT (Winter Seasonal) may be requested to perform other duties including acting leadership roles.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum five (5) years experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment
- A valid class 3 driver's license with airbrake endorsement
- Experience operating heavy equipment for the purposes of snow and ice control
- Familiarity with best airport practices for snow remediation on runways, taxiways and aprons an asset
- Familiarity with airports and/or airside operations an asset
- Experience in construction, general labour and hard surface repairs
- Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of commonly used software programs

**SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHALL**:

- Obtain and retain an HIAA Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC), an Airport Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP-D) and a Radio Operator's Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A)
- Produce and maintain acceptable driver's abstracts and criminal background checks
- Demonstrate above-average safety awareness and situational awareness
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Canada Labour Code
- Demonstrate above-average mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively within a team through use of critical thinking skills and behavior to help ensure the team's success
- Demonstrate ability to build and maintain positive and respectful working relationships
- Demonstrate ability to take direction and implement instructions in a timely manner
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, orally and written, with internal and external customers
- Demonstrate ability to perform well in a fast paced, customer service-oriented work environment
- Work Day/Night shift rotation schedule
- Work in all types of weather
- Complete any re