Ground Support Equipment Assistant Manager

Position Title: Ground Support Equipment Assistant Manager

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Status: Full Time

Start Date: Immediately 

Who We Are!

Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. 

At Calm Air International LP, we value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. We are only as good as the employees who work with us. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized individuals, who work well in a fast-paced environment, to join our team!  Want to learn more? Visit www.calmair.com.

About the Opportunity

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals?  Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.  

At Calm Air, work is about what you do AND where you go! This position will have the opportunity to share their skills at all our bases throughout Manitoba and Nunavut and gain experience at a wide range of facilities.

The sky is the limit!

What You'll Get to Do
Reporting directly to the Ground Operations Manager, the Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Assistant Manager is responsible for providing leadership to all GSE employees. They are also responsible for organizing and scheduling the GSE work orders and supporting the GSE Parts Coordinator with ordering parts and completing repair orders.

Operations:

• Manages and ensures preventative maintenance and repair of all GSE equipment
• Plan and schedule GSE projects
• Directly manage and oversee the day-to-day scheduling of GSE staff
• Leads team to meet all given company project deadlines and objectives
• Develop, implement, and maintain various equipment maintenance logs and maintenance schedules
• Manage, prioritize and assign work orders based on operations needs    
• Works proactively to eliminate or reduce equipment downtime including educating others on various preventative maintenance measures
• Maintain GSE records by recording problems and corrective actions plans
• Review and process purchase requisitions from authorized personnel
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels while ensuring inventory availability and accuracy
• Proactively follow up with the GSE Parts Coordinator on back orders, short shipments, and delayed shipments
• Continuously work to optimize workflows and labor productivity
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve any invoice discrepancies
• Process payroll timecards for GSE employees
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, progressive discipline, and performance management as required
• Available on-call after hours and on weekends for GSE maintenance emergencies
• Other duties as assigned

Financial:

• Assist management in monitoring overtime bi-weekly and report on reasons for overtime
• Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis within your department

Safety & Leadership:

• Change management leader – execute change while supporting employees through    communication, listening and actioning
• Strong leadership skills (coaching, mentoring, influencer)
• Actively support the safety management system by following SMS processes and encouraging a safety reporting culture in your department
• Promote occupational health and safety within your department, and participate in the development and monitoring of safety training
• Proactively communicate hazards and SMS initiatives with your department
• Embark on employment equity initiatives

MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND LEADS – have been delegated the authority and are responsible to the Department Head to actively identify hazards and deficiencies and report through the SMS (Safety Management System) Program reporting system. Communicate with all personnel within their respective department and other departments as required to maintain effective day to day activities. Ensure regulatory and company standards are maintained. Assist in the development and maintenance of company processes and procedures. (Quality Assurance activities)

Skills & Experience We Value 

• Previous experience managing trades persons and maintenance programs
• Knowledge of automotive maintenance administration
• Experience as a buyer, purchaser or related inventory role considered an asset
• Post-Secondary education in business administration or purchasing considered an asset
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of maintenance tracking software considered an asset
• Possess a valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Travel is a requirement of this position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Security Clearance qualification
• Inuktitut language considered an asset
• Preference will be given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries

The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Along with being one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, we are proud to provide a cooperative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package, Calm Air provides exceptional benefits which include:

• Registered Pension Plan starting at 5% matched after one year of employment
• Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan available upon hire with the exception of dental coverage which has a three month wait period
• Airline travel and freight privileges
• Corporate and family events
• And more!

If This Sounds Like the Job for You, Contact Us!

At Calm Air, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities and accessibility for all qualified candidates. We encourage all members of a designated group or those requiring accessibility support to self-declare when applying. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the application process by emailing recruitment@calmair.com.

Please submit a resume in confidence by November 28, 2024.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.