Full-time Permanent Labourer/Seasonal Airport Attendant

PW labourer - $29.52 /hour; Airport Attendant – $30.16 /hour Full-Time In-Person
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Division: 
Operations and Facilities
Supervisor: 
Transportation Superintendent
Employee Group: 
CUPE Local 65
Pay Rate: 
PW labourer - $29.52 /hour; Airport Attendant – $30.16 /hour
Time Commitment: 
Full-Time
Work Location: 
In-Person
Primary Job Site: 
Operations & Facilities
Position Summary: 

Public Works Labourer

  • Responsible for the execution and completion of various works related to construction and maintenance in the Public Works Department.

Seasonal Airport Attendant

  • Responsible for assisting the traveling public and airport tenants, and assisting with the maintenance of airport facilities, equipment, and the servicing of aircrafts.

  • Required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as directed.

Direction of Others: 

N/A

Direction Received: 

Public Works Labourer

  • Carries out the duties and responsibilities of the position under the direction and supervision of the Transportation Superintendent, Working Foreman, Leadhand, or designate.

Seasonal Airport Attendant

  • Reports to the Airport supervisor and acts in accordance with corporate policies, and the applicable acts and regulations of Transport Canada.

Revenue, Asset and Expenditure Scope: 

N/A

General Responsibilities: 

Public Works Labourer

  • Grass cutting, tree trimming, garbage collection, clean-up of boulevards and ditches.
  • Maintenance and repair of roadways, storm sewer systems, water distribution, and sewage collection systems.
  • Operates equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, grader, tandem truck.
  • Minor decision-making which requires some degree of independent judgement.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Seasonal Airport Attendant

  • Maintains airport facilities and equipment.
  • Reports all hazards, system failures, break-downs, and customer complaints.
  • Completes daily records and advises senior on-shift attendant of errors.
  • Services aircrafts and assists the traveling public and airport tenants.
  • Supports audits and safety-related investigations as necessary.
  • Complies with all safety requirements and operating procedures of the Airport SMM, the associated SMS policy, and any other relevant policy or regulatory directives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Effort: 

Public Works Labourer

  • Requires concentration for moderate periods of time with regular interruptions.

  • Regular physical demands in brief intervals while lifting or moving equipment or parts.

  • Muscular strain is required on a daily basis for short to moderate periods of time when standing, walking, kneeling, or lifting, to perform maintenance and repairs.

Seasonal Airport Attendant

  • Sensory and muscular exertion for prolonged periods of time while operating mobile equipment.

  • Muscular strain on a daily basis for short to moderate periods of time when standing, walking, kneeling, or lifting to perform equipment repairs and grounds maintenance.

  • Occasional muscular exertion during aircraft refueling operations and while lifting and carrying materials weighing 50 pounds for distances of up to 100 feet.

Education and Qualifications: 
  • Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
  • Class DZ Ontario Driver’s Licence.

Knowledge, Ability & Skill

  • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Experience interacting with and providing service to the public.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt and take initiative.
Conditions of Employment: 
  • The incumbent is required to obtain the following:
    • Restricted Radio Telephone Operators License
    • Airport Vehicle Operators Permit
    • First Aid/CPR
  • The incumbent is required to undertake training in the following areas:
    • MDO Program
    • Emergency Response
    • Assisting the Disabled
    • Aviation Fuel Handling
    • Occupational Health & Safety
    • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
    • Safety Management System training
Working Conditions: 

Public Works Labourer

  • Regular exposure to work related hazards.

  • The majority of the workday is spent outdoors.

  • Regular exposure to disagreeable outdoor elements.

  • Works a 40-hour workweek between Monday to Friday.

  • Works from 7:30 - 11:30 AM and from 12 noon - 4:00 PM.

  • May be required to work overtime, up to 20% of normal working hours.

Seasonal Airport Attendant

  • Approximately 50% of a typical workday is spent indoors in shared office surroundings and open shop areas.
  • Approximately 50% of a typical workday is spent outdoors performing equipment operations, field maintenance, and aircraft refueling.
  • Aircraft operations regularly expose the incumbent to a variety of risks and hazards for short to moderate intervals of time.  These include moving propellers, combustible substances, and the risk of falling from heights of up to 10 feet.
  • Required to work weekends and evenings on an as-needed basis, which will be incorporated as part of the regular 40-hour workweek as Public Works Labourer.
  • Continuous outdoor exposure to disagreeable climatic conditions for prolonged periods of time, with frequent exposure to noise and fumes from aircraft and mobile equipment.

Current Postings For This Job

Full-time Permanent Labourer/Seasonal Airport Attendant

Deadline: Open Until Filled | Start Date: As Soon As Possible

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Accommodations

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Human Resources will work with any applicants who request accommodations to ensure that arrangements are in place to ensure their needs are met.

We ensure that all new hires are advised of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities, and we are more than happy to provide accommodations to our new staff.

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