ASSISTANT REMOTE AIRPORT FOREPERSON - Jobs in Pickle Lake, ON

Job Description

Are you interested assisting a team of airport professionals providing essential air transportation for the people of northern Ontario If so, consider this position with the Ministry of Transportation. This is an excellent opportunity for men and women to begin a career with the Ministry of Transportation, to develop your skills and contribute to a safe and efficient airport network.The DivisionThe Operations Division provides leadership related to ministry transportation activities by developing operational policies, providing end-user focused services for the transportation network, and maintaining and operating assets, infrastructure and services. Our division manages regional corridors, emergency management, maintenance and operations. We also play a pivotal role in building and managing transportation related stakeholder relationships and partnerships in the province and advocate for regional needs.The OfficeThe Remote Airports Office is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and staffing of day to day operations at the 29 airports in Northern Ontario. The day to day operations includes working in cooperation with Transport Canada, Safety & Regulatory Compliance, Environment, and Operations Support. The Remote Airports Office is also responsible for building and facility maintenance, working in cooperation with NAV Canada and air carriers to ensure the safety of the airport, runways, facilities and the people who utilize them.Why work for the Ontario Public ServiceThe Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours, telework (remote work), compressed work week
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role

What can I expect to do in this roleIn this position you will assist the Airport Foreperson to:

• operate the airport facility
• maintain the runway, airport buildings and operate airport maintenance equipment
• inform pilots and airport users concerning safe airport conditions

How do I qualifyMandatory requirements:

• valid class G drivers licence, or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• ability to complete First Aid and CPR training, provided by employer

Equipment Operation Skills

• you can use heavy equipment (packer, bulldozer, loader, grader and dump truck)
• you can use small equipment (chainsaw, welder, circular saw, drill press, and grinder)

Important general skills:

• reliable individual interested in improving the airport and services
• clear oral communications skills in order to inform pilots and airport users concerning safe airport conditions
• ability to maintain inventories for fuel, oil, and equipment parts

Technical ability:

• ability to service and operate small (tire repair, saws, drills) and large equipment (trucks, loaders, graders) for runway and road maintenance
• ability to maintain and arrange for repair of buildings including windows, doors, heating, water and septic systems
• ability to plan and organize supplies, equipment and work
• ability to obtain DZ drivers licence and aeronautical radio permit, training will be provided
• ability to complete written daily and monthly reports

Technical Ability

• you can repair and service equipment
• you can maintain equipment and tires
• Has basic computer skills in order to perform daily administrative duties in order to record, document and track required data (examples can be but not limited to runway condition reporting, fuel and lubricant usage reports, requisitioning materials and equipment parts, labour and equipment time sheets)

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.Additional Information:Address:1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 3 Airport Rd W, Pickle Lake, North RegionCompensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 4.7Category: Maintenance and TradesPosted on: Wednesday, September 8, 2021Note:Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.Quick Apply

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