Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - (CAT 27)

<p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Location:</strong> Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Onsite) </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Starting Salary: </strong>$ 39.12/hour</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Branch: </strong>Strategic Procurement & CRE</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Category: </strong>Unionized (IAMAW)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Job-type:</strong> Permanent</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.</strong></span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>It’s important to know that</strong></span></p><ul><li><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Innovation Starts with Initiative:</strong> You won’t just follow processes—you’ll shape them. Whether it’s finding faster workflows or proposing smarter solutions, your ability to act independently and think creatively is what drives innovation forward.</span></p></li><li><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Your Readiness Keeps Us Running: </strong>On-call flexibility is required. Your flexibility to respond in unexpected situations ensures that operations stay safe, stable, and uninterrupted—even when challenges arise.</span></p></li><li><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Elevated Environments Call for Grounded Focus:</strong> You will be faced with fast-paced, high-altitude environments that require a strong attention to safety. Comfort and confidence while working at heights are essential.</span><br> </p></li></ul><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Key duties</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Perform preventative maintenance, servicing, and minor repairs on mechanical equipment, including Hangar Doors, Overhead Doors, Fire Doors, etc.</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Install, dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery using welding equipment, hand, and power tools.</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Conduct building inspections to ensure compliance with Building Code standards.</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Work safely, following industry standards, while completing various facility-related tasks.</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Work independently or in a team, under pressure, and in shift rotations, including weekends and on-call duty.</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment. </span></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Must posses valid Driver’s licence with clean abstract;</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Must posses an Interprovincial Journeyman Millwright license or Red Seal;</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Must obtain a 5th Class Power Engineer certification during the probationary period if not already held;</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Minimum 3 years field experience;</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, e-mail and internet);</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Knowledge of building mechanics, Hangar door systems, control systems, BMS system (Trane/Siemens) Mechanical system operation, MIG welding, CMMS;    </span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be detailed oriented; </span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ability to meet Air Canada medical standards through a medical examination;</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Employment is subject to meeting Transport Canada security requirements and obtaining a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) and an Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP). Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details; </span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibly of the candidates applying for this position. </span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Financial benefits:</strong> Pension program, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Profit Sharing.</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Wellbeing & health benefits:</strong> Health, dental, and life insurance for you and your family (if necessary).</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Recognition:</strong> Air Canada’s recognition program (Shine) allows you to recognize and be recognized for those outstanding moments.</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Travel privileges:</strong> A generous employee travel program for you and other eligible once you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. This includes, but is not limited to standby travel, hotel & car rental discounts, Air Canada Vacation discounts, and more.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Conditions of Employment:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Language Skills</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.</strong></span></p>

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