Posted 4 days ago
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Millwright - CAT27
@ Air Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Air Canada is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) in Vancouver, BC, on a permanent, full-time, unionized (IAMAW) basis. The role covers preventive maintenance, repair and installation of machinery, hangar and overhead doors, and building code inspections, with shift rotations, weekends and on-call duty. The posting states a starting salary of $50.27 per hour.
Pay:
$50.27 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Preventive maintenance and repair of hangar, overhead and fire doors
- Install, dismantle and reassemble machinery with welding and hand tools
- Building inspections for Building Code compliance
- Work safely at heights in shift rotations, weekends and on-call
Requirements summary:
- Interprovincial Journeyman Millwright licence or Red Seal
- Minimum 3 years field experience
- Valid driver's licence with clean abstract
- 5th Class Power Engineer certification within probation
- Knowledge of MIG welding, BMS and CMMS
- Ability to meet medical and Transport Canada security requirements
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Interprovincial Journeyman Millwright, Red Seal, 5th Class Power Engineer, Driver's licence, Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC), Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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Air Canada
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Full company description
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.
- LinkedIn followers
- 737,507
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 23,902
- Reported office locations
- 7373 Cote Vertu, Saint Laurent in Montreal, Quebec H4S 1Z3, CA
- 6301 Silver Dart Dr, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2, CA
- 7373 Boulevard de la Cote-Vertu, Montreal, QC H4S 1Z3, CA
- 6001 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1K3, CA
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Travel
- Other recorded names
- Air Canada
- Specialties
- Airline
- transportation
- travel
- and cargo
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 6,696,380,761
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Saint Laurent in Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1937 |
| Specialties | Airlinetransportationtraveland cargo |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 157 |
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Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (Onsite)
Starting Salary: $50.27/hour
Branch: Strategic Procurement & CRE
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)
Job-type: Permanent
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
It’s important to know that
- Innovation Starts with Initiative: You won’t just follow processes—you’ll shape them. Whether it’s finding faster workflows or proposing smarter solutions, your ability to act independently and think creatively is what drives innovation forward.
- Your Readiness Keeps Us Running: On-call flexibility is required. Your flexibility to respond in unexpected situations ensures that operations stay safe, stable, and uninterrupted—even when challenges arise.
- Elevated Environments Call for Grounded Focus: You will be faced with fast-paced, high-altitude environments that require a strong attention to safety. Comfort and confidence while working at heights are essential.
Key duties
- Perform preventative maintenance, servicing, and minor repairs on mechanical equipment, including Hangar Doors, Overhead Doors, Fire Doors, etc.
- Install, dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery using welding equipment, hand, and power tools.
- Conduct building inspections to ensure compliance with Building Code standards.
- Work safely, following industry standards, while completing various facility-related tasks.
- Work independently or in a team, under pressure, and in shift rotations, including weekends and on-call duty.
- Must possess valid Driver’s licence with clean abstract;
- Must possess an Interprovincial Journeyman Millwright license or Red Seal;
- Must obtain a 5th Class Power Engineer certification during the probationary period if not already held;
- Minimum 3 years field experience;
- Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, e-mail and internet);
- Knowledge of building mechanics, Hangar door systems, control systems, BMS system (Trane/Siemens) Mechanical system operation, MIG welding, CMMS;
- Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be detailed oriented;
- Ability to meet Air Canada medical standards through a medical examination;
- Employment is subject to meeting Transport Canada security requirements and obtaining a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) and an Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP). Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details;
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Financial benefits: Pension program, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Profit Sharing.
- Wellbeing & health benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance for you and your family (if necessary).
- Recognition: Air Canada’s recognition program (Shine) allows you to recognize and be recognized for those outstanding moments.
- Travel privileges: A generous employee travel program for you and other eligible once you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. This includes, but is not limited to standby travel, hotel & car rental discounts, Air Canada Vacation discounts, and more.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
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