Airfield Maintenance Specialist

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies.  INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at

http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Job Information

This position is located at the Inuvik Zubko Airport and reports to the Supervisor, Surface and Mobile. The Airfield Maintenance Specialist is responsible for implementing a planned maintenance services repair program for all airport surfaces and drainage systems. The AMS contributes to the safe and reliable operation of the Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport and the safe passage of the traveling public by maintaining the airport surfaces in operating condition. This includes clearing and maintaining runways, taxiways, aprons and roads, drainage systems and security fencing.

The Airfield Maintenance Specialist communicates on VHF radios with FSS observer/communicators while performing airfield maintenance duties to ensure that clearing and maintenance continue with minimum interruption of air traffic.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of airport operations and procedures for maintenance of airport facilities, such as snow and ice control

Knowledge of runway conditions under all types of weather, such as snow, ice, rain, freezing rain, and frost

Skills in the operation of the electronic recording decelerometer in order to report on the CRFI to flight service specialists

Knowledge of handling and applying hot tar as required

Incumbent requires training in bird and wildlife control techniques

Incumbent must be familiar with the Airport Maintenance Management System to record time and material expended on various tasks

Skilled and proficient in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment

Ability to prioritize work and to work independently

Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Three (3) years directly related experience as an equipment operator in a maintenance program (i.e. municipal, highway, airport, etc.), which would include experience operating loader, grader, skid steer, and plow truck.

Additional Requirements

Maintain all required certifications, designations, and licenses throughout employment.

A Class 3 driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement.

A Radio Operations Certificate (ROC) and an Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP) within 3 months of hire.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 1869

INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0

Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644

Fax (867) 678-6620

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a 2 Year Term

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.  Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28211

Closing Date: September 8, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $42.17 per hour (approximately $87,713 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14, 304

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