Aeronautics Technician (Helicopters)

Ministry or OrganizationMinistry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility

Number of Positions to be Filled1

Employment StatusRegular

General Information

Do you hold an M1 or M2 degree and have experience in helicopter maintenance?

Are you looking for a new stimulating challenge and would like to work near Montreal (Saint-Hubert Airport)?

Join the General Directorate of Government Air Services!

Aeronautics Technician (Helicopters)

The Aircraft Maintenance Division (DMA) is part of the General Directorate of Government Air Services (DGSAG) and is responsible for the following within the Ministry:

• Perform maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification work on the fleet of 23 aircraft used by the DGSAG for wildfire fighting (CL 415, CL-215T, CL-215P aircraft-tankers), aeromedical transport (CL-601, CL-650, and Dash 8 aircraft), and territory surveillance and search and rescue (Bell 412, Bell 412EPX, and Airbus H145 helicopters);
• Modernize the aircraft and make interior modifications as needed for mission requirements;
• Ensure aircraft maintenance in compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and within a Safety Management System and Quality Assurance Program;
• Manage the training and skill development needs of the staff;
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies.
• The Challenges We Offer You:

The person holding the position performs maintenance work on the DGSAG helicopters with their colleagues. More specifically, they carry out inspections and repairs that require the signature of a licensed technician, taking into account the procedures, standards, and aviation regulations in force. The main tasks include:

• Perform periodic maintenance, inspection, verification, and repair of the DGSAG helicopters in compliance with the applicable standards;
• Ensure that the documentation related to maintenance, repair, or rectification work on the aircraft and its components is in compliance with the regulations and maintain quality control;
• Prepare various reports, particularly regarding defects encountered;
• Identify any anomalies or situations that may have a direct impact on the safety of the aircraft and people;
• Collaborate in improving maintenance programs continuously and propose solutions to reduce costs and make maintenance more efficient.
• Aeronautics Technician for Helicopters is primarily a team effort!
• Benefits of Working at the Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility
• Advantageous defined benefit pension plan;
• Group insurance;
• 20 days of vacation after only one year of service and 13 public holidays;
• Job security;
• Employee Assistance Program (PAE);
• Education Support Program;
• Training and development services within the organization;
• Financial support for physical activities;
• Uniforms provided by the employer;
• Personal protective equipment provided;
• Learn more by listening to the Balado special "The Benefits of an Employment at MTMD"
• Annual Salary:
• With M1-M2 degree (licensed grade): $64,202 to $90,104* based on experience
• This remuneration corresponds to a treatment scale increase equivalent to one week of 40-hour work. In addition to the base remuneration:
• Overtime pay based on working hours (evenings, on-call, etc.);
• 2% bonus in connection with the Canadian Aviation Regulations;
• 10% attraction and retention bonus;
• Fixed tool allowance of $14.22 per pay;
• Possibility of working overtime.

The remuneration is determined based on the relevance of your additional education and experience related to the position. Therefore, it is important to detail them in your application form, which will serve as a reference.

The amounts associated with the different levels can be viewed on the Treasury Board Secretariat website.

Desired Profile and Application Procedures

The qualities we are looking for

• Autonomy;
• Responsibility for results;
• Rigor and methodical approach;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Team spirit;
• Concern for health and safety;
• Knowledge of English will be considered an asset.

The person sought must meet the job requirements

• For the licensed grade: Hold an aircraft maintenance technician license issued by Transport Canada (M1-M2);
• Possess Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit issued by the federal authority competent to occupy a position in the Quebec public service2;
• Have appropriate French language skills for the functions.
• These positions are to be filled in the following city: Longueuil
• Your application must be submitted no later than August 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

The registration must obligatorily be done using the online application form. To submit your application, you must click on "Apply". Note that you must save your file and click on the "Submit" button to confirm your registration in the selection process.

For more information on the procedure to follow, to fill out and submit the online application form, consult Selection Process | Government of Quebec (quebec.ca)

Please note that it is your responsibility to provide a complete and detailed file. It is important to:

• Detail all your education (completed or not);

i. If you have completed studies outside Canada, your comparative evaluation of studies request must be submitted to the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) before your employment otherwise they will not be considered for establishing your salary if they are deemed relevant to the position.

• Detail all your work experience, including your current job and all your previous jobs;
• Indicate, using the drop-down menu in the section "Requirements and Assets", whether you hold the job requirements and specific assets indicated in the section "Desired Profile" (if applicable). This information is used to identify the applications that best match the desired profile.

Attach all supporting documents for your application. Once you have submitted your application, the information in your form cannot be modified. Therefore, ensure that it is complete.

No resumes are accepted, nor any applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Only the selected candidates will be contacted.

Questions? We will be happy to answer them!

Selection Process Information

Magali Villeneuve – Dotation Advisor

Job Position Information

Jean-Philippe L'Hébreux, Head of the Business Aircraft and Helicopters Service

Online Registration Information:

If you experience difficulties online or believe it necessary to make changes to your form during the registration period, you can contact the Quebec Dotation Assistance Center at 418 528-7157, or elsewhere in Quebec, at the toll-free number 1 866 672-3460.

*The Quebec Public Service applies* measures for equal employment opportunities *for members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, Indigenous people, and women.* *1- For consideration, any education completed outside Canada must be subject to a comparative evaluation (equivalence certificate) issued by the* *Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI).* *2- A person awaiting proof of permanent resident status or a work permit may submit their application to this selection process. However, they