Skilled Labourer - Airport

The Details

Job Title

Skilled Labourer - Airport

Job Number

J0826-0005

Job Code

09A253

Job Category

Heavy Equipment Operator

On-site: YGK Airport

Bargaining Unit

CUPE

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Replacement

Number Of Positions

Hours Of Work

40 hrs/wk

Salary

$28.57 - $34.97/Hour

Date Posted

August 11, 2026

Closing Date

August 25, 2026

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The Role

The Skilled Labourer – Airport, is responsible for maintaining airport surfaces (runways, aprons, taxiways and grounds), buildings, lighting systems, and equipment in operable and safe conditions in accordance with Canadian and international aviation standards. This position will inspect and perform minor maintenance on heavy and light equipment to maximize performance, minimize operating costs and extend life of the equipment. The Skilled Labourer – Airport is required to operate a wide variety of heavy and light equipment in a complex environment and perform daily inspections of airfield structures including pavements, grounds, fencing and security gates. This position will minimize risks of wildlife strikes by aircraft through grounds maintenance, scaring techniques and other mitigation methods. The Skilled Labourer – Airport will prepare publicly disseminated electronic condition reports on runway winter surface conditions, particularly during winter airfield surface maintenance.

Meet your department...

We manage daily operations at Kingston’s Norman Rogers Airport, ensuring safety, reliability, and convenience for travellers. Our work includes maintaining facilities, coordinating flight schedules, and supporting smooth passenger experiences.

What You'll Do...

Inspect and maintain airport asphalt surfaces through the use of heavy and light equipment and material applications (anti-icing and de-icing chemicals, asphalt or concrete, etc.)

Inspect and maintain runways, taxiways, aprons and groundside paved surfaces, conducting tests to determine runway braking conditions, presence of foreign objects that might damage aircraft, and the condition of airfield lighting, drainage and signage systems

Perform landscaping duties to keep the airport presentable to the public and safe from wildlife

Evaluate the operating condition of light and heavy equipment and assess the requirement to make minor repairs or referral to City mechanics

Control bird and wildlife populations at the airport

Install and maintain fences and gates surrounding the airport

Participate in the implementation of airport safety, security and environmental management systems and emergency response programs

Perform minor earthworks and landscaping with the use of heavy equipment

Maintain grass lengths to optimize bird and wildlife management techniques

Manage natural growth on airport property (trees, brush, etc)

Perform other duties as assigned

To qualify, you'll need...

High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent

3 years’ experience in airport maintenance or experience operating heavy equipment and vehicles for the purpose of snow removal (winter control operations). This equipment could include but is not limited to plow truck (5 ton or more), loader, tractor, pull-behind sweeper

Possess and maintain a valid DZ Driver’s License with a satisfactory driver's abstract

Airport Vehicle Operating Permit to be obtained

Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical Radio License to be obtained

Wildlife Control Course to be undertaken

Runway Surface Condition Reporting Certification to be undertaken

Runway Friction Index Measuring and Reporting Certification to be obtained

Chainsaw Certification, asset

Firearms Acquisition Certificate, asset

Fall Protection Certification, asset

Qualified candidates will be contacted and required to pass the associated written and driving tests in order to move onto the interview. As a condition of employment, all new hires will be required to complete the pre-trip inspection training and pass the pre-trip inspection testing within 30 working days of starting position

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment in close proximity to aircraft under adverse conditions, while maintaining a strong sense of situational awareness from inputs such as radio control from Nav Canada, listening to air/ground frequencies for broadcasts from aircraft in the vicinity of the airport and radio communications from others in the work team

Ability to understand and adhere to guidelines and procedures, many in accordance with federal regulations

Ability to decide on appropriate use of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to improve runway braking conditions

Ability to safely use a variety of bird and wildlife scare and removal techniques and materials (such as pyrotechnics) to reduce the risk of bird or wildlife damage to aircraft

Ability to understand and practice Safety Management System processes to minimize risks to aviation safety and Workplace Occupational Safety processes to minimize injury to self or others

Operation of a vehicle-based computer system for reporting runway surface conditions to aviators

Ability to interpret complex standards and recommended practices in order to determine if Transport Canada standards are being met, and recommend to supervisor appropriate course of action if not met

Meet the “Competent Person” requirements as defined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Ability to work rotating shifts including days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays

Able to perform the essential duties of the job, such as shoveling snow

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Why us?

Join a team that’s building more than a city - we’re building a community where people thrive. At the City of Kingston, your work has real impact: safer streets, greener spaces, inclusive experiences, innovative transit, creative public spaces, and brighter futures for all.

We’re more than just a municipal government - we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and community-builders who take pride in shaping the place we call home. As an employer, we’re committed to your growth, your well-being, and creating an environment where every voice counts. Your career is more than a job - it’s where your impact begins.

Why you’ll love it here…

We provide our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, which may include extended health coverage, travel and life insurance, and long-term disability. Specific benefits can vary depending on your role and terms of employment.

In Addition, Employees May Enjoy Access To

• OMERS defined pension plan
• Vacation entitlements
• Employee wellness and assistance programs and resources
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Corporate perks such as discounted transit and fitness passes
• Learning & development resources and networks
• Relocation assistance and local resources

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How to apply

Submit your online application by 11:59 PM on the job posting closing date. Click the 'APPLY HERE' button to complete your application.

Applicants must demonstrate in their submission how they meet the minimum education and experience requirements of the position. Please include any relevant education documents (degrees, diplomas, or certificates) to your profile.

Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process to support a barrier-free experience for all candidates in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please let us know. For more information, you can contact us at View email address on ca.workus.org .

Thank you to everyone who applies. While we value each application, only those advancing in the recruitment process will be contacted. All personal information will be handled in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

The City of Kingston may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools throughout the recruitment process. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified municipal staff.

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Our commitment

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

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