Are you a self-driven team leader? Do you have skills in facility, road maintenance or construction? If so, consider this position with the Ministry of Transportation in the north region of Slate Falls.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• direct, supervise and perform a variety of maintenance tasks
• perform maintenance (changing fluids, lubricating, making adjustments to components)
• operate a remote airport facility including airstrip, airport buildings and equipment
• supervise the construction and repairs of runways, roads, fencing and brush clearing
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Certificate (air).
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a DZ Licence.
• The successful candidate must be able to secure housing in the community of Slate Falls as a requirement of employment.
Equipment operation skills:
• You can operate heavy equipment (packer, bulldozer, loader, grader and dump truck).
• You can operate small equipment (chainsaw, welder, circular saw, drill press, and grinder).
Technical knowledge:
• You know airport operations and maintenance procedures.
• You know and have experience making minor repairs to buildings and utilities.
• You know health and safety practices.
Technical skills:
• You can repair and service equipment.
• You can maintain equipment and tires.
• You have basic computer skills in order to perform daily administrative duties in order to record, document and track required data (examples can be but not limited to runway condition reporting, fuel and lubricant usage reports, requisitioning materials and equipment parts, labour and equipment time sheets).
Leadership skills:
• You have decision making abilities.
• You have public relations and communication skills.
• You have good supervisory and administrative skills.
• You have work planning and organizational skills.
Please note:
Successful candidate must have secured living accommodations with approval of Chief and Council.
**While we would encourage you to apply online, resumes will be accepted by fax at 807-473-2123.