Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory. For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Job Information

This position is located at the Inuvik Zubko Airport and reports to the Supervisor, Surface and Mobile. The Airfield Maintenance Specialist is responsible for implementing a planned maintenance services repair program for all airport surfaces and drainage systems. The AMS contributes to the safe and reliable operation of the Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport and the protected passage of the traveling public by maintaining the airport surfaces in operating condition. This includes clearing and maintaining runways, taxiways, aprons and roads, drainage systems and security fencing. The Airfield Maintenance Specialist communicates on VHF radios with FSS observer/communicators while performing airfield maintenance duties to ensure that clearing and maintenance continue with minimum interruption of air traffic.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:





- Knowledge of airport operations and procedures for maintenance of airport facilities, such as snow and ice control
- Knowledge of runway conditions under all types of weather, such as snow, ice, rain, freezing rain, and frost
- Skills in the operation of the electronic recording decelerometer in order to report on the CRFI to flight service specialists
- Knowledge of handling and applying hot tar as required
- Incumbent requires training in bird and wildlife control techniques
- Incumbent must be familiar with the Airport Maintenance Management System to record time and material expended on various tasks
- Skilled and proficient in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment
- Ability to prioritize work and to work independently
- Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: Three (3) years directly related experience as an equipment operator in a maintenance program (i.e. municipal, highway, airport, etc.), which would include experience operating loader, grader, skid steer, and plow truck.

Additional Requirements

Maintain all required certifications, designations, and licenses throughout employment.

A Class 3 driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement.

A Radio Operations Certificate (ROC) and an Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP) within 3 months of hire.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only: Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 1869

INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0

Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644

Fax (867) 678-6620

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Airfield Maintenance Specialist (Inuvik)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Inuvik