Ground Support Equipment Technician – (CAT 23)

August 21, 2026

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (Onsite) Starting Salary: $39.12/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 a dynamic individual to fill a permanent full- time position as a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic.The GSE maintenance professionals should have the following skill sets: <ul><li>Provide safe preventative and repair maintenance to a wide variety of equipment used within airports ground operations in accordance with all applicable regulations and codes</li><li>Knowledge of drive-trains, diesel and gasoline engines. Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems, metal fabrication and welding would be an asset.</li><li>Candidates should be able to read and understand various schematic diagrams for maintenance troubleshooting and be proficient with computers and diagnostic tools.</li><li>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.</li></ul>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: <ul><li>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.</li><li>We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family.</li><li>Training and development tools to help unlock your full potential.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>High School diploma.</li><li>Must hold a valid provincial license/endorsement as an Automotive Service Technician, Heavy Duty, and/or Truck and Coach, as recognized by the applicable provincial authority or the Red Seal Program.</li><li>A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the trade.</li><li>Able to successfully pass the pre-employment qualifying exam.</li><li>Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>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.</li><li>Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.</li><li>Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations. Please refer to the Transport Canada site for more details. </li></ul>Assets <ul><li>Inter-Provincial Red Seal preferred, but not required</li><li>Advanced Fuel Injection & Diesel Engine Tune-Up certificates/licenses.</li><li>Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificates/licenses.</li><li>Propane Fuel Systems certificates/licenses.</li><li>Automotive Inspection certificate/licenses.</li><li>Previous experience maintaining mobile ground power (generators), air conditioners (up to 110 ton), air start units (compressors up to 250 cfm), but will also consider experience in Farm or Heavy Industrial equipment.</li><li>Current security clearance </li></ul>Linguistic Requirements Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.Diversity and InclusionAir 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.

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