Transport Canada - National Airport Operations

Wabush (Newfoundland and Labrador)

GL-VHE-09

Permanent opportunities: Indeterminate. Temporary opportunities: Casual or Specified period (Term).

$36.40 to $39.56 per hour (Subject to the Environment Allowance and Living Cost Differential.)

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Closing date: 28 September 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Once you click "Apply online" you will be asked to respond and provide information on how you meet the essential certification and experience criteria listed in the poster below, in addition to including your résumé.

Alternatively, in addition to applying online, you can also submit your application via Email, Mail or In Person. See how you can do so below!

. - by sending your resume to AirportStaffing-PersonnelDeLaeroport@tc.gc.ca.

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2 Airport Road
Wabush NL
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• Allowances and benefits as per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive such as the Environment Allowance and Living Cost Differential.

• New employees are entitled to 3 weeks’ vacation leave with pay after 6 months of continuous employment.

• Advantageous pension regime, Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP).

Please see below the eligible allowances in addition to the rate of pay as per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (effective date August 1, 2025):

ENVIRONMENT ALLOWANCE (hourly rate based on a 40hr/week):

• Employee with dependants: $3.42 hourly ($7,129 per year)

• Employee without dependants: $2.05 hourly ($4,277 per year)

LIVING COST DIFFERENTIAL (hourly rate based on a 40hr/week):

• Employee with dependants: $4.03 hourly ($8,419 per year)

• Employee without dependants: $2.42 hourly ($5,051 per year)

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It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Please see "Other Information" below for additional information.

Duties

The position requires 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime as needed.
Perform skilled mechanical maintenance, repairs and modifications of heavy and light equipment at Wabush Airport. Equipment includes, but not limited to, heavy snow clearing equipment, snow blowers, runway sweepers, maintenance equipment, light vehicles, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) trucks.
This position plays a vital role in maintaining the operational readiness of snow clearing and ice control equipment during winter operations.
This position operates independently to provide essential support to airport operations.

Work environment

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Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforce Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative, and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment, and the well-being of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Transport Canada believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* and/or a woman and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for these groups.

• Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one (1) English Essential position on an indeterminate basis (permanent). This process may be used to create a pool of fully and/or partially qualified candidates to staff future vacancies.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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Possess a valid Red Seal endorsement in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET).

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EX1. Recent* experience in the repair and maintenance of commercial diesel vehicles or heavy equipment and small vehicles.

EX2. Experience in investigating and solving problems related to mechanical, electrical, or software systems. This can include but is not limited to providing a diagnosis and testing.

EX3. Experience applying safe practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment such as the handling and disposal of contaminated or hazardous materials.

• Recent is defined as withing the last 3 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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Radio/Telephone Operator’s Certificate (aeronautical).

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OR1. Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime, approximately 1 to 4 times per year.

OR2. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including variable shifts, weekends, and standby during rest days.

OR3. Willingness and ability to work outdoors regardless of temperature, including inclement weather.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

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C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect.

C2. Thinking things through.

C3. Working effectively with others.

C4. Showing initiative and being action oriented.

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A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Conditions of employment

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• Security Clearance: Reliability.
• Pre-Placement and Periodic Medical as required.
• Hold a Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement.
• Ability to safely lift weights up to 20 kg (44 lb).
• Willingness and ability to wear safety shoes and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required under the Canadian Labour Code and approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

• For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by - for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). - . It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is recommended to include an alternate e-mail address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

• Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

• Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.