##Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK54054P

Position Title

Airport Mechanic Shop Foreman

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

N/A

Position Groups

CUPE Airport

Division

Airport (DV105)

Department

Airport Operations Management (DP109)

Department Name

Branch

Airport Operation/Emergency Services (BR227)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

The Airport Mechanic Shop Foreman supervises mechanics that repair and maintain a wide variety of fleet cars, trucks, and industry equipment, as well as specialized firefighting apparatus and heavy equipment. The Foreman plans, organizes and supervises the operation of the airports mechanical repair and maintenance facility, including coordinating, scheduling, and overseeing mechanical and welding/fabrication work that is completed in field locations.

Duties - Union

• Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and coordinates preventative maintenance work schedules; supervises staff to ensure appropriate assignment priorities, a high quality of work and a safe work environment.

• Provides guidance, instruction and direction to staff engaged in the repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles, and equipment.

• Provides input to the Supervisor to develop the annual budget submission, monitors expenditures, maintains inventory control and other records, prepares various reports.

• Research new methods, services, and equipment to improve the operation, prepare cost estimates, recommend equipment purchases.

• Researches, recommends, and participates in courses that are required to learn new and continuously changing trades technologies.

• Responds to service inquiries from staff and client department managers; deals with parts dealers and suppliers regarding warranty and other service issues; responds to various service complaints.

• Authorizes work to be contracted out to various external shops, contractors, and dealers in accordance with established guidelines.

• Performs troubleshooting, electronic diagnostics, servicing, preventive maintenance, and repairs in both the shop and in the field. (the core duties of Mechanic classification)

• Operates a computer as well as all tools and equipment of the trade.

• Completes various administrative duties including work invoices, time records, safety review notes, etc.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

• Trade Tickets – Heavy Duty Technicianandeither the Automotive or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic.

• Experience

• Master EVT certification (Current)

• Aeronautical Radio License

• Transport Canada Security Clearance (RAIC)

• Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP)

• BC Drivers License – Valid Class 3 with Air Endorsement ticket

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

• People Management
• Team Building
• Problem-solving
• Communication Excellence
• Service Excellence

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on March 24, 2026.

External Candidates: Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Testing may be required.If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate

48.42

Posting Date

03/18/2026

Closing Date

04/15/2026

Days of Work

Monday-Friday

Standard Hours per Day

8.4

Hours of Work

07:00-15:00

Work Location

KELOWNA INT'L AIRPORT

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##Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Other Document 3

• Other Document 4