Job Description

AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (Aircraft Rescue Firefighting and General Trades Work)

Saint John Airport Inc. is hiring a full-time Airport Operations Specialist (AOS), who is a highly motivated individual and a strong team player. This is a unionized position.

Hours of work and rates of pay are as per the Collective Agreement.

Reporting to the Safety and Emergency Response Supervisor, the AOS performs a variety of the maintenance and repair functions to various facilities and equipment at Saint John Airport in addition to responding to Airport Emergencies as an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF). In addition to maintenance and trades work, duties include the operation of heavy and light equipment to remove snow, ice, and other debris from airport surfaces; operation and maintenance of standard and specialized apparatus and equipment required to respond to aircraft emergencies; and performing repairs and maintenance to airport facilities.

The successful candidate must complete firefighting and other training programs as required by the employer and must maintain the required ARFF certification.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

Holds a valid Province of NB driver's license. Holds a Valid Red Seal or Province of NB journeyman's license as a Carpenter, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning , etc. (specify). Achieve ARFF certification within a 6-month period from the date of hire and accordingly must pass a practical physical fitness test for firefighters. Complete specialized training in airport systems as required and perform functions such as, but not limited to, runway surface condition reporting. Willing to work shiftwork including weekend work and overtime. Meet Transport Canada Security clearance requirements. Agree to a criminal record check and pass an initial and continuing annual medical exam.
The following experience or qualifications would be beneficial:

A current fire fighter certification such as NFPA 1001, Level 1 or related firefighting experience. NB Class 3E driver's license. Experience operating dump trucks, snowplows, front end loaders, snow blowers or similar heavy equipment. A Valid Red Seal or Province of NB journeyman's license as a tradesperson such as a plumber, carpenter, HVAC technician, etc. or equivalent experience (describe), would be an asset.
In addition, the candidate's suitability will be based on personal experience as a team player and will include reference checks. Candidates will be evaluated on communication skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork, problem solving, initiative, enthusiasm, work ethic, adaptability, reliability, and attention to detail.

Interested candidates should apply by email, complete with a resume indicating employment history and rationale as to why you are the right candidate for the job.

Resumes should also include any relevant courses completed such as WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous goods, First aid, Industrial Safety, etc.

Please forward your application to the following by: September 15, 2025

Saint John Airport Inc.

4180 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John N.B. E2N 1L7

Attention - Brian Wiggins (Director, Facilities)

E-mail: bwiggins@ysjsaintjohn.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care
Work Location: In person