Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (Onsite) Starting Salary: $27.11/hour Branch: Airports Canada & CX Strategy Category: Unionized (IAMAW) Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. Air Canada is presently looking for dynamic individuals to fill positions as Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic Helpers. GSE mechanic helper should have the following skill sets: - Candidates must be familiar with procedures and equipment used by tradesmen and should have the ability to perform general maintenance work that requires basic manual skill. - Work alone or assist mechanics as required in installation or maintenance of GSE equipment. - Be able to perform heavy physical work in an indoor and outdoor environment. - Individuals need to be "team players" with excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain a customer focused attitude in a demanding, high stress environment. Your benefits As one of the leading employers in Canada, we like to ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits including: - Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You will be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. - We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family. - Training and development tools to help unlock your full potential. Qualifications - High School diploma. - A working knowledge/experience in general maintenance of GSE, and/or automotive, and/or farm or heavy industrial equipment with experience in welding. - Able to successfully pass the pre-employment qualifying exam. - Hold a valid driver’s license. - Able to obtain the ADM driver license (DA) to operate motor vehicles in the restricted area traffic zones (airside). - Be available to work days, evenings or nights including weekends. - Employees in this role, conduct safety-critical work and as such, Air Canada medical standards must be met in order to qualify for the role. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test and are expected to be free of any intoxicating substances. - Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment. - Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations. Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details. - Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest. Linguistic Requirements Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. Diversity and Inclusion Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted. ---