Mechanic - Maintenance of Facilities (Category 27) - Mechanic-Fitter

Work Location: Montreal, QC, Canada (On-site)

Starting Salary: $46.16/hour

Department: Strategic Procurement and Real Estate

Category: Unionized Staff (AIMTA)

Employment Type: Permanent

**Join Air Canada, join a legendary Canadian company. Does the pursuit of new heights, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a significant contribution excite you? Launch your career by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the forefront of passenger air transportation.

Key Points to Know

• Adaptability and flexibility go hand in hand: It may be necessary to work overtime, especially in emergencies, to ensure safety and the continuity of operations.
• Working together is essential: Teamwork and clear communication are essential to ensure smooth operations, safety, and efficient exploitation.
• Reliability is paramount: Consistency in attendance and punctuality are essential to support daily activities and meet operational requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on mechanical equipment, including hangar doors, overhead doors, fire doors, etc.
• Install, disassemble, repair, and reassemble machines using welding equipment and manual and electrical tools.
• Conduct building inspections to ensure compliance with building code standards.
• Work safely, in accordance with industry standards, while performing various tasks related to facilities.
• Work autonomously or in a team, under pressure, and in rotating shifts, including weekends and on-call.

Qualifications

• Mandatory DEP (Diploma of Vocational Studies);
• Valid driver's license with clean record required;
• Interprovincial Mechanic-Fitter Companion's Permit or Interprovincial Qualification Certificate (Red Seal), an asset;
• At least five years of experience in the field;
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email, and Internet);
• Knowledge of building mechanics, hangar door systems, control systems, facility management systems (Trane/Siemens), mechanical system operation, MIG welding, SIGE (Computerized Maintenance Management System);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail;
• Punctuality and reliability to support the team's overall success in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to meet Air Canada's medical standards through a medical examination;
• Hiring is subject to meeting Transport Canada's safety requirements, as well as obtaining a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and an Airport Vehicle Operations Permit (AVOP); please consult the Transport Canada website for more details.

Benefits

• Financial Benefits: Pension plan, Employee Share Ownership Plan, Profit Sharing Plan.
• Well-being and Health Care: Health care, dental care, and life insurance plans for you and your family (if needed).
• Recognition: Brille, Air Canada's recognition program, allows you to highlight exceptional efforts.
• Transportation Facilities: A generous transportation facilities program for you and other eligible individuals after accumulating twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. The program offers the possibility to travel according to availability, discounts on hotel stays and car rentals, Air Canada Vacations discounts, and more.
• Employment Conditions

Candidates must be admissible to work in the country at the time an employment offer is made and are responsible for obtaining the necessary work permits, visas, or other authorizations. Proof of admissibility must be provided before the start date.

Language Requirements

With equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contributions of our employees to the success of our company.

As an employer committed to equal access to employment, we encourage the most diverse applications to be able to have a diverse and representative workforce of our clients and the communities where we live and provide services.

**Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.