Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK54258P

Position Title

Airport Operations Specialist/Firefighter

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

FT

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Position Groups

CUPE Airport

Division

Airport (DV105)

Department

Airport Operations Management (DP109)

Department Name

Branch

Airport Operation/Emergency Services (BR227)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union An Airport Operations Specialist /Firefighter operates specialized aircraft rescue firefighting apparatus to respond to aircraft, medical and other emergency calls associated with the airport under the supervision of the AOS/FF Crew Captain. An AOS /FF performs groundside and airside maintenance functions that involve equipment operation and various manual tasks, with an emphasis on proactive airport safety.

Duties - Union

- Provides aircraft rescue firefighting and first medical response services.
- Monitors multiple radio frequencies and phone communications within the Operations Room;

dispatches and/or takes action on requests and concerns.
- Completes documentation on emergency calls, including relevant details, such as weather,

ground conditions, etc.
- Reports current airfield conditions.
- Maintains a regular schedule of maintenance and site/equipment inspections. Completes

accurate documentation.
- Operates a variety of light to heavy/specialized equipment to maintain protected runways, aprons,

taxiways and other airside and groundside locations, including snow removal and the application of ice control chemicals.
- Performs landscape maintenance and wildlife control, litter pick-up, general clean-up, and other

manual work functions. Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

- High School graduation or equivalent




- Current ARFF Certification as per CARs 323
- Maintenance Driver Operator Certification (MDO)
- Aeronautical Restricted Radio Operators License
- Forklift Certification
- WHMIS
- Ability to obtain Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP)
- RAIC or the ability to obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance
- First Medical Responder 3 with AED & Spinal
- Possession and Acquisition License (Firearms)
- Pesticide Applicator’s License
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
- Ability to travel to the United States
- BC Drivers License – Class 3 with Air Ticket

Knowledge - Non Union Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

- Experience
- Communication Excellence
- Customer Service
- Flexibility
- Physical Ability

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 7, 2026.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Testing may be required.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Additional Hiring Information

This position is a permanent and full-time position for up to 12 months

Pay Rate

Starts at $40.93 per hour with a 4-step progression to $45.34 per hour

Posting Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/13/2026

Days of Work

Shift rotation 4 on 4 off

Standard Hours per Day

12

Hours of Work

06:00 -18:00 days / 18:00 – 0600 nights

Work Location

KELOWNA INT'L AIRPORT

Specify Work Location

Airport Operations & Firefighting

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

- Resume

- Cover Letter

- Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

- Education / Certificates

- Other Document 1

- Other Document 2

- Other Document 3

📌 Airport Operations Specialist/Firefighter (Kelowna)
🏢 City of Kelowna
📍 Kelowna