Heavy Duty/Automotive Mechanic Apprentice

Position Title: Ground Service Equipment Apprentice (Heavy Duty / Automotive)
Location: Rankin Inlet, NU
Status: Full Time
Start Date: Immediately

Who We Are

Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut.

At Calm Air International LP, we value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. We are only as good as the employees who work with us. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized individuals, who work well in a fast-paced environment, to join our team! Want to learn more? Visit www.calmair.com.

About the Opportunity

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals? Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.

At Calm Air, work is about what you do AND where you go! This position will have the opportunity to share their skills at all our bases throughout Manitoba and Nunavut and gain experience at a wide range of facilities.

The sky is the limit!
What You'll Get To Do

Reporting to the GSE Manager, the Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Apprentice repairs, troubleshoots, adjusts, overhauls, performs services including inspections, oil changes and assists in the maintenance of all light duty, heavy-duty and automotive equipment in all locations as needed under the supervision of assigned Journeyman.

Complete maintenance and or services on company vehicles and ground equipment. This may include baggage carts, boarding ramps, Honda generators, GPU’s, Bobcats, small Cat equipment, forklifts & Kubota’s
Diagnose and repair all company equipment safely and according to specifications
Troubleshoot to diagnose problems
Inspect equipment to ensure safe operation
Test repaired equipment to ensure proper function & performance
Maintain proper maintenance reports/documentation inside our maintenance program MTCpro
Performs routine preventive maintenance on company equipment
Repair, adjust, and or replace defective parts as needed
Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required
Request parts and maintain inventory
Travel required to various work sites within Manitoba and Nunavut
Other duties as assigned
Hours Of Work

Shift work is required and may include mornings/afternoons, evenings, and weekends
Skills & Experience We Value

Grade 12 or equivalent (GED)
Current Heavy-Duty and/or Automotive Apprentice
1-5 years of experience
Valid class 5 driving license
Travel required – approximately 50%
Computer skills (MS Office, Teams)
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and organization skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Previous experience in heavy duty / automotive considered an asset
Must be able to obtain, retain and maintain an Enhanced Security Clearance pass
Inuktitut considered an asset
Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries
The Benefits of Joining Our Team

We invest time and resources into making sure Calm Air International is as good as the people we hire. Here are some of the reasons we attract the best people:
Registered Pension Plan starting at 5% matched after one year of employment
Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan available upon hire with the exception of dental coverage which has a three month wait period
Eligible for travel pay when traveling
Entitled to three weeks vacation after one year
Airline travel and freight privileges
Corporate and family events
And more!
If This Sounds Like the Job for You, Contact Us!

At Calm Air, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities and accessibility for all qualified candidates. We encourage all members of a designated group or those requiring accessibility support to self-declare when applying.

Please submit a resume in confidence by October 6, 2023 to recruitment@calmair.com.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.