The Building and Millwright Services team is accepting applications for the position of Millwright - Industrial Mechanic.

The salary range for this position is from $80,767.00 to $91,287.00 per year in accordance with the current Collective Agreement (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024 rates) and based on 40 hour work week.  A comprehensive Health and Benefit plan as well as a pension are included.  A uniform, personal protective equipment as well all tools required by employee to perform their duties are also provided at no cost to the employee. 

Reporting to the Supervisor, Building and Millwright Services, the successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance and repairs to all mechanical equipment that provides service to the operation of the Airport, Airlines and tenants. The successful candidate will be on straight days, when they start their employment, from Monday to Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., until they have completed their training period, successfully completed and obtained their RAIC (Restricted Area Identification Card), and their supervisor has advised them. At this time, based on the need to transition operational coverage back to a shift rotation, the candidate will be required to work on shift covering non-regular days and hours and will be required to work mornings (4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / evenings (1:30 p.m. to midnight) rotations that will include weekends and statutory holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains, inspects and repairs airport machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using specialized tools;
• Maintains, inspects and repairs the baggage system using specialized equipment and control workstation (CWS software);
• Maintains, inspect and repairs all airport property sliding doors, motorize doors and overhead doors using specialized tools;
• Maintains, inspects and repairs all loading bridges including but not limited to bearings, hydraulic systems and mechanical components;
• Required to work in extreme weather conditions while in an elevated work platform, including but not limited to clearing snow and ice around roof edges of the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) and Parking garage;
• Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures;
• Operates hoisting and lifting devices up to 50 tons to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery and operation of a bucket truck;
• Inspects machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions;
• Adjusts machinery and replaces defective parts;
• Fits bearings, aligns gears and shafts, attaches motors and connects couplings and belts using specialized tools;
• Performs preventive and operational maintenance within strict time restraints to allow for optimum operational needs;
• Troubleshoots and repairs to hydraulic and pneumatic systems and controls;
• Welds and fabricates a wide variety of parts and components from various metals and synthetic materials;
• Advises and instructs contractors in the design of various parts and components;
• Participates in maintenance/skills in-house training programs and continuous on the job training;
• Responds to calls from the Airport Operations Coordination Center (AOCC) while on shift for other trades not on a shift rotation;
• Carries out maintenance, inspections and repairs to motorized and non-motorized gates;
• Maintains Lave Hut Hydraulic trap door system;
• Performs regular inspections of escalators throughout the PTB;
• First point of contact for responding to escalator and elevator trouble calls;
• Inspects and repairs air-handling units, exhaust fans, and exhaust rail systems;
• Inspects and repairs the adult change tables and other furniture and equipment;
• Maintains and inspects fire life safety system such as fire separations, smoke exhaust fans and fire extinguishers;
• From time to time, assists operations with emergency tasks;
• Documents maintenance activities on computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) and
• Other related duties as requested.

The successful candidate must:

• have good coordination;
• remain vigilant and alert while performing their duties around aircraft, airline equipment, live and online conveyor systems, loading bridges and other equipment; and
• have good manual dexterity to use the various types of tools and equipment.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• work within time lines set forth by airport operations to ensure operational efficiency and readiness;
• form and fabricate components to repair machines, equipment, etc.;
• follow written directions, interpret single line diagrams, systems schematics, working drawings, work instructions, and other technical documents;
• make calculations involving fractions, decimals, percentages, and common hand book formulas;
• use written descriptions, technical drawings, and precision measuring tools;
• comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems, and in addition, they will be required to work at heights (85’ or more off the ground) and in physically tight spaces. The successful candidate must apply safe work practices, remaining alert at all times. They must be able to work around and communicate with the general public while performing repairs;
• stay focused and alert for long durations while performing tasks with a high degree of stress and difficulty;
• work independently, yet collaboratively, with the Building and Millwright Services team as well as other trades and airport departments; and
• assess priorities, show attention to detail, be flexible with respect to changing assignments and must have effective interpersonal skills. These abilities, combined with a professional and positive attitude, will ensure success in building positive working relationships in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a recognized Millwright Apprenticeship Program, 433A licence Millwright and an Interprovincial Red Seal Licence.
• Experience in the operations, maintenance and repair of hydraulic, conveyor, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems.
• Specialized knowledge of the principles underlying mechanical work.
• Knowledge of industrial heating, cooling and ventilation systems, elevating devices and controls i.e. electricity, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in mechanical equipment elevated work platforms.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English – bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Candidates must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence (Class G or equivalent) along with a driver’s abstract (issued within the last month), must successfully complete a security clearance check for an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC), and successfully pass examinations for both an Airport Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) and a Restricted Radio Operator’s Certificate.

Interested candidates should forward their résumé to [email protected].

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The OIAA is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and to achieving a workforce that is representative of the diversity of the Canadian population. We strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they are Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minorities.