Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?
The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.
- LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
- GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
- CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!
Information to assist you with the application process is available on the
Summer Employment Opportunities website (opens in a new tab).This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps (opens in a new tab) and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.
Notes:
- Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
- The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
- Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
- Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage.
About the job
Work Description
As an Aircraft Maintenance Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities.
Under the supervision of senior staff, maintain cleanliness of aircraft exteriors and interiors condition in accordance with procedures and standard protocols by:
- Performing inspections on a daily basis and after each flight.
- Making decisions on required action to restore cleanliness and to carry out routine daily cleanliness requirements.
- Cleaning aircraft surfaces, fabrics, wood components, etc.
Perform general routine duties between base locations including:
- Driving government vehicles to pick up and deliver aircraft parts and support engineers in the field.
- Assisting with shipping and receiving of aircraft parts.
- Cleaning and maintaining shop facilities.
- Cleaning government vehicles.
- Assisting with mechanical maintenance and safety of aircraft as directed by an Air Engineer.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):
- Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
- Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
- Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
- Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment.
- Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You apply your verbal communication skills to communicate and ask for direction from staff to perform maintenance and routine aircraft duties (e.g. cleanliness).
- You apply your active listening skills to follow instructions and protocols to ensure safety standards and requirements are met.
- You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team environment and follow instructions.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- You apply your mechanical skills and knowledge to perform routine aircraft maintenance.
Analytical and Organizational Skills
- You are able to pay attention to detail and follow safety instructions protocols and procedures.
- You have a demonstrated ability to apply basic safe operating practices to work with machinery and equipment.
Other Requirements
- Certain positions require that you have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.
- You are able to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
- You will be provided with training specific to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), MNRF Safety Management System, and mechanical maintenance instruction.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: