Airport Supervisor, Old Crow

Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works!

Are you ready to make a positive impact on Yukon communities? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Transportation team. This position is responsible for performing Airport Equipment Operator duties and supervising a crew of airport maintenance employees engaged in a variety of airport maintenance activities to ensure the safety of the workers and the travelling public while maintaining and improving public infrastructure.

For more information on what we offer, terms and conditions of employment, how to apply, and tips on how to prepare and submit your resume, please visit: Careers in the Government of Yukon (yukoncareerpaths.ca)

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment including loader, dump truck and trucks with attachments (e.g. snow plow, sander, sweeper) and grader
• Experience supervising employees including resolving employee performance issues and scheduling, training and evaluating employees operating heavy equipment
• Experience implementing a maintenance program including budgeting, planning and scheduling including material management
• Experience supervising staff in airport maintenance activities
• Experience with workplace safety systems
• Valid class 3 driver's license with air endorsement or equivalent

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Commitment to working safely in an environment which promotes respect, dependability and reliability;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Adaptability to changing priorities;
• Initiative and self-motivation;
• Ability to effectively run heavy equipment in various weather conditions;
• Supervisory skills and ability to deal effectively with human resource issues

Conditions of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

• Valid Yukon Class 3 driver’s licence with air endorsement
• Transport Canada Transportation Security Clearance (within 3 months)
• Restricted Radio Operator’s License (within 1 month)
• Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (within 1 month)
• Non-Restricted Possession and Acquisitions License, PAL (within 1 year)
• Certification on airport heavy equipment (as needed for position within 6 months).

Job Requirements

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:

Travel, working in adverse weather conditions, mandatory use of personal protective equipment, shift work and working outside of headquarters area for extended periods of time.

Additional information

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• Annual Community Allowance
• Two (2) Travel Bonus Credits on a quarterly (3 month) basis
• If located/living in Old Crow, entitled to cost of one (1) economy return air fare from Old Crow to Whitehorse for the employee, their spouse and one child
• Relocation may be considered

For more information about this position, please contact: Ryan MacKinnon, Superintendent, Maintenance at [email protected]

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If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Kylie Townend, at [email protected]