Posted 15 days ago
Building Maintenance Technician 1, Facilities
@ Canadian North
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Canadian North is hiring a full-time Building Maintenance Technician 1 in Ottawa, ON, for the Facilities team. The role covers general building and grounds maintenance, shipping and receiving, minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC repairs, and fire/life/safety inspections. Hours are Monday to Friday, 40 per week, at $19.51–$24.71 per hour under the GAFAE Collective Agreement.
Pay:
$19.51–$24.71 an hour
Responsibilities:
- General building and grounds maintenance
- Shipping and receiving of supplies
- Minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC repairs
- Fire, life and safety inspections
- Escorting contractors and moving furniture
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent related experience
- One year of previous experience
- Valid driver's licence
- Restricted Area Identity Card
- Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Restricted Area Identity Card |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Canadian North
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Canadian North Airlines
Full company description
Canadian North connects people and delivers essential goods throughout Northern communities in Canada – safely, reliably and always with friendly and helpful customer service. With a versatile fleet of Boeing 737s and ATR 42s, it connects 25 communities within Nunavut, Nunavik, and the Northwest Territories, as well as Southern hubs in Ottawa and Edmonton. Canadian North is also the premier provider of air charter services for large resource sector clients requiring dependable, efficient and economical fly-in/fly-out charter services. We also offer charter flights across North America and beyond for sports teams, cruise lines and other many other groups.
- LinkedIn followers
- 37,106
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 833
- Reported office locations
- 20 Cope Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K2M 2V8, CA
- 150 Palmer Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7R3, CA
- Business categories
- Training
- Charity
- Aerospace
- Other recorded names
- Canadian North
- Specialties
- Commercial Airline
- Air Cargo
- Charter Airline
- Aviation
- Cargo
- and Airline
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 138,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Canadian North connects people and delivers essential goods throughout Northern communities in Canada – safely, reliably and always with friendly and helpful customer service. With a versatile fleet of Boeing 737s and ATR 42s, it connects 25 communities within Nunavut, Nunavik, and the Northwest Territories, as well as Southern hubs in Ottawa and Edmonton. Canadian North is also the premier provider of air charter…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Commercial AirlineAir CargoCharter AirlineAviationCargoand Airline |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Location: Ottawa, ON
Compensation: $19.51–$24.71 per hour, with opportunities to earn and bank overtime in accordance with the GAFAE Collective Agreement. Starting salary will be determined based on internal equity and the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.
Total Rewards & Employee Benefits
- Three weeks of paid vacation upon hire
- 112 hours of paid personal leave
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement savings programs with employer matching opportunities
- Travel privileges with Canadian North and partner airlines
- Cargo shipping privileges
- Employee discounts on travel, hotels, car rentals, insurance, mobile plans, and more
About the position
The Building Maintenance Technician 1 is responsible for assisting in the maintaining of Canadian North facilities in order to provide safe and functional environments for the building occupants.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for general building maintenance including patching/wall repair and repair/installation of hardware/signs etc.
- Responsible for general grounds maintenance to ensure safe and clean access to building occupants
- Responsible for shipping/receiving of supplies/goods
- Responsible for assembling furniture, movement of furniture/fixtures/equipment and for minor furniture repairs
- Responsible for conducting minor electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs and batteries
- Responsible for conducting minor plumbing repairs such as plugged drains and leaking faucets
- Responsible for conducting minor HVAC repairs such as cleaning/changing filters
- Responsible for escorting Contractor's
- Responsible for conducting Fire/Life/Safety inspection, reporting deficiencies and maintaining appropriate records
- Maintain clean and orderly work areas
- Provide excellent customer service
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent related work experience
- One (1) year of previous experience
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- Perform general labour
- Proven customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
- Possess and maintain valid Drivers License
- Carpentry, painting or other skilled trade experience would be considered an asset
- Willingness to travel
- Must hold a valid Driver's License
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada
- Provide a medical certificate indicating the ability to perform physical labour related duties (on request)
Accommodation During the Recruitment Process
Canadian North is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the recruitment and onboarding process. If you require accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
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