Who’s hiring at YYZ? October edition
Explore this month’s career pathways — from aircraft cleaning to aerospace manufacturing
We update our list of live job openings each month to showcase the variety of opportunities in the Pearson community. Check out who’s hiring now — and discover more on the Pearsons jobs portal.
Employer: WestJet
Role: Your main duty will be to ensure the timely, accurate certification of incoming consumables and parts or components that can be repaired, overhauled and used again in WestJet operations. This work plays a key role in maintaining airworthiness and inventory integrity by ensuring all parts meet company and regulatory standards before being released to stock. You'll also inspect re-calibrated tools, among other responsibilities.
Key requirements: At least three years of experience in an aircraft stores/parts environment, at least two years of experience working with computerized maintenance tracking systems and strong awareness of Canadian aviation regulations are some of the requisites.
Sample perks: Travel privileges for you and your family and flexible savings and benefit programs.
Deicing Operations Shift Manager
Employer: Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Role: This key leadership role is the primary point of contact during active operations and maintains real-time situational awareness, manages shifting priorities and ensures seamless coordination with the internal teams, air carriers and service providers involved in the delivery of aircraft deicing services at Toronto Pearson's Central Deicing Facility.
Key requirements: These include at least five years of experience in an airport environment (or similar) serving a large, complex customer base with both union and non-unionized workers and a strong focus on data and metrics, including a solid knowledge of key performance indicators and service level agreements to achieve compliance.
Sample perks: Flexible retirement program with employer match, voluntary savings options and a flexible, hybrid work environment.
Employer: Menzies Aviation
Role: As the tank farm supervisor, you'll be responsible for supervising an operating team that samples and tests jet fuel for quality control and performs inspections and maintenance on facilities and fuel systems. You'll also receive and dispatch jet fuel via pipelines, railcars and fuel trucks as well as be responsible for training, safety compliance and audit reviews, among other roles.
Key requirements: The ability to work any shift, acknowledgment of load control and DCS systems and having good math skill are some of the key requirements.
Sample perks: None listed.
Professional Senior Engineering Liaison
Employer: Bombardier
Role: This work includes resolving fit, form or function issues on aircraft components and repairs required during the manufacturing of aerospace products. You'll also solve reported problems with aircraft structure and systems and raise the necessary documentation to quickly and efficiently overcome problems.
Key requirements: You have a bachelor or master's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering (or a related field) and at least five years of material review board experience or seven years of aerospace design experience, among other requirements.
Sample perks: Insurance and retirement savings plans; employee assistance and telehealth programs.
Employer: PrimeFlight Aviation Services Canada
Role: Using specialized cleaning products and equipment to wash, wax and polish aircraft, this work involves the cleaning and upkeep of aircraft exteriors. You'll also conduct inspections for exterior surface damage and wear and report your findings to leadership, along with other tasks.
Key requirements: You're able to work nights, weekends and holidays, use electronic devices such as tablets and computers and you can read, write, speak and understand English, among other necessities.
Sample perks: Career progression and a competitive pay scale.
Employer: Cyclone Manufacturing
Role: For this provider of three to five-axis machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending, welding and minor sub-assemblies of aerospace structural components, you'll operate and monitor Excello machinery for production runs, perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot machine issues and ensure products meet quality specifications, among other duties.
Key requirements: These include at least two years of experience as an Excello (manual) machine operator (or similar role), the ability to properly use measurements tools like high gauges and bore gauges, having solid knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and paying strong attention to detail.
Sample perks: None listed.
Technical Support Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Response
Employer: Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Role: You'll oversee and coordinate the daily activities of licensed skilled trades and maintenance staff, ensuring safe, high-quality execution of preventative and corrective work across airport systems and facilities. You'll also provide hands-on technical guidance, manage work orders through Maximo, support asset lifecycle planning and lead emergency response efforts, among other responsibilities.
Key requirements: These include a plumber, sprinkler and fire protection installer, carpenter, electrician or millwright certificate of qualification, at least five years of experience in a licensed, skilled trade and three to five years of supervisory experience in a maintenance or facilities environment.
Sample perks: Retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, employee assistance programs and paid leave.
