Transport Canada- National Airport Operations

Selection process number
26-MOT-EA-HRS-08548

Location
St. Anthony(Newfoundland and Labrador)

Salary
$36.40 to $39.56 per hour-(Plus allowances under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive, where applicable)

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada .

Duties Here are examples of the key activities linked to this position:

- Performs preventive maintenance and inspects, repairs and overhauls all heavy and light duty power generating equipment.
- Operates various types of heavy and light equipment in order to assess their operating condition.
- During winter months, operates snow removal equipment to assist with the removal of snow, ice, water and other contaminants from all airport surfaces both air and ground side.

Work environment
At Transport Canada, you’re not just joining a department — you’re helping keep Canada connected, safe, and moving.
As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Operator, your work directly supports safe and reliable air travel for remote and northern communities. Whether it’s maintaining equipment and clearing runways for emergency flights or maintaining essential airport infrastructure, your role makes a tangible difference every day.
Transport Canada offers a supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused workplace, where teamwork and professional growth are core values.
Employees take pride in serving Canadians, knowing their work has a direct impact on national transportation safety and reliability. Be part of a team that keeps Canada’s skies secure — no matter the weather.

Intent of the process
The results of this selection process will be used to staff a position on an indeterminate basis (permanent).



A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to fill current and future staffing needs on a temporary or permanent basis. This pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions within Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment

- Security Clearance-Reliability
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence with a minimum class 5 with the following endorsement:
- Air brake with brake adjustment (9a)

Operational Requirements

- OR1: Willing and able to work shift work as well as weekends and on-call rotation.
- OR2: Willing and able to work Overtime on short notice.
- OR3: Willing and able to work in varying weather conditions and during prolonged operational events, including snow and ice control operations.
- OR4: Willing and able to wear CSA-approved safety shoes and other applicable personal protective equipment.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:

- ED: Possess a valid heavy equipment technician certificate (off-road heavy equipment mechanic, truck and transport mechanic, transport trainer mechanic), issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador or any other recognized equivalency.
- OR
- Possess an interprovincial certificate, a valid certificate from Newfoundland and Labrador as a certified automotive or heavy equipment technician.
- OR
- Possess a valid certificate as an automobile or heavy equipment mechanic issued by a recognized company or institution and have significant experience working as an automobile or heavy equipment/diesel mechanic.
- Possess a valid certificate as an automobile or heavy equipment mechanic issued by a recognized company or institution and have significant experience working as an automobile or heavy equipment/diesel mechanic.
- ** Significant experience is defined as a minimum of two consecutive years of experience acquired within the last five years.OR
- Acceptable combination of education, training, or experience.

Experiences: &l;

📌 Mechanic/Operator (Saint Anthony)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Saint Anthony