Description

Automotive / Heavy Duty Mechanic

Position Title: Automotive / Heavy Duty Mechanic

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Status: Full Time

Start Date: Immediately

Who We Are

Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut.

At Calm Air International LP, we value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. We are only as good as the employees who work with us. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized individuals, who work well in a fast-paced environment, to join our team Want to learn more? Visit

About the Opportunity

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals? Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.

At Calm Air, work is about what you do AND where you go This position will have the opportunity to share their skills at all our bases throughout Manitoba and Nunavut and gain experience at a wide range of facilities.

The sky is the limit

What You'll Get to Do
Reporting to the GSE Manager, the Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Journeyman repairs, troubleshoots, adjusts, overhauls, preforms services including inspections, oil changes and assists in the maintenance of all Calm Air International light duty, heavy-duty and automotive equipment in all locations as needed.

• Complete maintenance and or services on company vehicles and ground equipment; this may include baggage carts, boarding ramps, generators, Gas, Diesel, and Electric GPU's, Bobcats, Cat equipment, Electric, Propane, And Diesel Forklifts, Kubota Tractors, Freightliner fuel trucks, and fuel dispensing systems
• Diagnose and repair all company equipment safely and according to specifications
• Troubleshoot to diagnose problems
• Inspect equipment to ensure safe operation
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper function & performance
• Maintain proper maintenance reports/documentation inside our maintenance program MTCpro
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on company equipment
• Repair, adjust, and or replace defective parts as needed
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required
• Request parts and maintain inventory
• Travel required to various work sites within Manitoba and Nunavut
• On-site field work required
• Other duties as assigned

Hours of Work

• Applicants must be available to work mornings, afternoons/evenings, and weekends on a rotational basis as per operational requirements

Skills & Experience We Value

• Grade 12 or equivalent (GED)
• Current Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic, or comparable Red Seal
• 3-5 years of experience
• Valid class 5 driving license
• Travel required - approximately 50%
• Computer skills (MS Office, Teams)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Previous experience in heavy duty / automotive / aviation considered an asset
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Security Clearance pass
• Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries
• Inuktitut language considered an asset

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

We invest time and resources into making sure Calm Air International is as good as the people we hire. Here are some of the reasons we attract the best people:

• Registered Pension Plan starting at 5% matched after one year of employment
• Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan available upon hire with the exception of dental coverage which has a three month wait period
• Eligible for travel pay when traveling
• Entitled to three weeks vacation after one year
• Airline travel and freight privileges
• Corporate and family events
• And more

If This Sounds Like the Job for You, Contact Us

At Calm Air, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities and accessibility for all qualified candidates. We encourage all members of a designated group or those requiring accessibility support to self-declare when applying.

Please submit a resume in confidence by April 5, 2024.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $33.57
• Max Hiring Rate $44.14