Who’s hiring at YYZ? September edition
Build more than a career at Toronto Pearson. Every role connects people, supports communities, and moves opportunities forward.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Explore the latest roles across the airport ecosystem and visit the Pearson jobs portal to view even more opportunities.
Employer: Plaza Premium Lounge
Role: The Lounge Assistant plays a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests, ensuring their needs are met while providing exceptional customer service. They support lounge operations by assisting guests, maintaining cleanliness and organization, restocking supplies, and ensuring service areas are presentable. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction.
Key requirements:
Must be possess proper liquor service certification according to provincial requirements. (eg. Serving it Right, Smart Serve, Smart Choices, ProServe, Service in Action)
Excellent customer service.
Good communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork oriented
Must be able to multitask and plan ahead.
Good organizational skills.
Positive attitude and self-motivated.
High sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
Able to obtain Transport Canada clearance for security pass (RAIC) to work at the airport.
Sample perks:
Paid health benefits package
Access to our Global lounges for you and your family
Smart Traveler Loyalty Program Recognition
Employer: Wireless DNA
Role: The duties of the Sales Representative include the following:
Demonstrate and deliver superior and consistent customer services, while taking ownership of problems by de-escalating any issues and providing alternative advice.
Be proactive to learning about the launch of new company products and services by keeping yourself up to date with all promotions in a timely manner.
Utilize digital tools and systems to interact with our customers.
Meet and exceed key performance metrics by regularly reviewing monthly sales targets and the percent to objective.
Collaborate well with team members to provide alternative solutions to problems while effectively communicating any updates or changes to processes and procedures.
Be able to work a varied and flexible schedule (Monday – Sunday).
Key requirements:
Always maintains a positive attitude when dealing with customers
Has demonstrated past customer service experience
Enjoys building rapport with customers
Ensures that customers understand our products and services
Is comfortable taking ownership, showing initiative, and taking lead
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Can handle challenging feedback and stay self-motivated to achieve results
Takes pride in their work environment and acts as a brand ambassador
Language Preference: Arabic or Mandarin or Polish as a second language
Sample perks:
Hourly pay plus commission: your effort directly drives your earnings
Comprehensive health and dental plan
Employee discounts across Rogers, Fido and Chatr services
Great Employee Referral Program
Full training provided: no experience necessary
A genuinely unique work environment: no two days are the same
Career growth opportunities within a growing company
Be part of a team that treats you like a professional, not just a number
Employer: Gate Gourmet
Role: The duties of the Commissary Attendant include the following:
Checking flight bill – the worker reviews the flight bills to determine what items are required for each flight.
Assembling flights – commissary trolleys that have been rebuilt are brought over to the assembly area by the bar/boutique builders. The assembler stages the trolleys according to flight number. Headsets, hampers, and satchels are added, as requested, to the trolleys to complete the flight. Fully assembled flights are pushed into the cold room to await pickup. The worker marks the flight complete on a board in the cold room.
Key requirements:
Work 8-hour shifts that will include all shifts (mornings, afternoons or nights) weekdays, weekends and holidays
Work overtime when required
Pass a criminal background check
Sample perks:
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Specialist, AOCC (Multiple Term Opportunities – One Year)
Employer: GTAA
Role: The Specialist, Airport Operations Control Centre is responsible for answering and responding to telephone calls and radio channels with call types varying between emergency response and demand maintenance requests.
Duties for this position include:
Dispatch resources as required and provide status updates based on established operating procedures.
Monitor and interpret multiple airport monitoring systems and react to information received based on established standard operating procedures.
Act as a central point of contact for airport communications by monitoring multiple radio channels and phone lines; operating CAD (computer aided dispatch) program to track events; determining the appropriate responder(s) or resource to attend to an operational activity and keep impacted management and stakeholders informed.
Monitor the event, record event status and perform follow up actions to determine the status of incomplete events and report findings and escalate as required for appropriate follow up action.
Train new personnel on the job on an individual basis, review and processes ad hoc requests from the airport community for action.
Key requirements:
A minimum of four (4) years of experience in an operational environment, preferably within aviation, emergency services, or a call center/dispatch setting.
Experience in a maintenance management environment is considered an asset.
Demonstrated experience in customer service, interacting with stakeholders, multi-tasking, strong computer and computer keyboarding skills.
Sample perks:
Retirement planning
Comprehensive group health benefits
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Paid leave
Education and training
Recognition and rewards programs
Employer: Gate Gourmet
Role: The duties of the Forklift Operator include the following:
Safely operate forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers to move, load, and unload materials within the warehouse.
Assist with order picking and inventory management using warehouse management systems.
Perform heavy lifting of goods and materials as required, ensuring proper handling techniques.
Conduct routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
Support order fulfillment processes by accurately selecting items according to order specifications.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
Collaborate with team members to optimize warehouse operations and improve productivity.
Key requirements:
Previous experience driving a forklift, minimum 2 years experience
Previous experience working in cold environments a strong asset
work 8 hours shifts that will include all shifts (mornings, afternoons or nights) weekdays, weekends and holidays
work overtime when required
pass a criminal background check
Sample perks:
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Employer: PACT
Role: The Pearson Airport Construction Team (PACT) is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to oversee daily field operations and support the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of construction activities across one of Canada’s largest and most complex aviation infrastructure programs. This role is responsible for coordinating subcontractors, labour, equipment, materials, and site logistics while ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, GTAA standards, and schedule commitments. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining strong site presence, proactively resolving field issues, and driving construction execution in a live airport environment.
Key requirements:
Proven experience as a Site Superintendent in heavy civil, aviation, electrical, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure construction.
Previous airport construction experience within active operational environments is strongly preferred.
Experience managing work within live operational environments with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field coordination, and subcontractor management.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and experience leading work in high-risk environments.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work fronts simultaneously.
Ability to work nights, weekends, or restricted work windows as required by airport operations.
Experience working in airside environments, restricted access zones, or secure facilities is considered an asset.
Familiarity with GTAA procedures, airport stakeholder coordination, or RAIC-controlled environments is considered an advantage.
Border Services Officer Trainee
Employer: Canada Border Services Agency
Role: Border services officers safeguard Canada's security and prosperity by ensuring the free flow of admissible people and goods, while supporting national security and public safety priorities. They work at 1,200 points of service across the country, including land borders, international airports, marine terminals, rail ports, and postal facilities, to enforce laws and regulations that touch nearly every sector of Canadian society.
Note: The intent of this process is to assess and qualify applicants to participate in the Officer Induction Trainee Program at the Canada Border Services College and participate in on-the-job development.
Key requirements:
Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
High School Diploma
Unrestricted Valid Driver’s License
Senior Project Manager (Airfield)
Employer: PACT
Role: The Senior Project Manager - Airfield Civil & Electrical (AEC) will oversee design, construction and technical coordination across the AEC Sub-Program, ensuring the seamless integration of design and construction activities in a live airport environment. This role bridges engineering and field execution, providing leadership in design management, constructability reviews, stakeholder engagement, subcontractor management and delivery readiness to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project execution.
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
Eng. and PMP designations are preferred.
15+ years of progressive experience in design and construction management of major airfield or civil infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of airfield electrical systems, lighting control, civil pavement design, and infrastructure interfaces.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams in live operational airport environments.
Experience managing complex stakeholder groups including GTAA, Nav Canada, and regulatory authorities.
Demonstrated experience in Progressive Design-Build or Design-Build project delivery models.
Strong commercial and technical acumen with the ability to evaluate design decisions against schedule and cost impacts.
Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills across technical and field teams.
Proficiency with design management tools, digital collaboration platforms, and document control systems.
Commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary program environment.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for RAIC clearance and AVOP required.
