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#26-16 - Airport Maintenance Mechanic

Smithers, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$36–$39 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Sep 26, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

The Airport Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing the airport's runway, roadways, grounds, and buildings. This includes the upkeep of equipment as well as sewer and water systems.

Job details

POSITION TITLE: Airport Maintenance Mechanic, Full-Time (Seasonal) HOURS OF WORK: Eighty (80) hours in two (2) week pay period HOURLY RATE: $36.07 - $39.25 (2025) Unionized Job Vacancy About Smithers Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a true northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people. Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities. General Statement Of Duties Reporting to the Airport Manager, the Airport Maintenance Mechanic provides monitoring, maintenance, and repair functions for the airport runway, roadways, grounds, buildings, equipment, sewer and water. Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent A valid Class 1 or Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement Level 1 First Aid At least one (1) year of experience in airport equipment service, some heavy-duty mechanical experience, welding experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Perks And Benefits The Town of Smithers offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, and paid vacation for the first year worked. View the full job description for Airport Maintenance Mechanic here. Testing may be required during the interview process. It will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description. Qualified candidates may forward their application package including cover letter, resume, and three references, quoting Competition #26-16, no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2026 to: Human Resources Confidential: Competition #26-16 Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 careers@smithers.ca The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid Class 1 or 3 BC Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement, and Level 1 First Aid. At least one year of experience in airport equipment service, heavy-duty mechanics, or welding is required.