Your Future is BrightAt Canadian North, we dont just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether youre on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger.Youll help strengthen communitie
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Technician, Aircraft
Job Description:
Your Future is Bright

At Canadian North, we dont just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether youre on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger.

Youll help strengthen communities, honor Indigenous cultures, and bring vital services to some of the most remote and respanable places in Canada.

Why Work With Us?

  • Purpose-Driven Mission — Your work matters
  • Tight-Knit, Inclusive Team — You’ll feel valued and supported
  • Career Growth Opportunities — Across the North and beyond
  • Experience the North — Adventure meets purpose
  • Trusted Airline of the Arctic — Be part of something bigger

Total Rewards & Employee Benefits

We’re committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, security, and future.

Group Insurance Benefits

  • Extended healthcare
  • Short-term & long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Dependent life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Group Dental Benefits

  • Starts after 1 month of regular active employment

Retirement Savings Plan

  • Available after 6 months of regular active employment

Travel Privileges

  • Eligible for Canadian North flights after 1 month
  • Additional travel privileges are available after probation. Fly with Canadian North’s affiliated airlines at a great price worldwide
  • Reduced rates and free travel passes!

Cargo Privileges

  • Access to personal cargo shipment as per the Employee Travel Guide and Company policy

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re reliable, safety-focused, and ready for adventure, we want to hear from you. Join a company where people count on you, and where you can count on a career that matters.

About this position

The Technician, Aircraft performs work on aircraft and components as outlined by applicable Work Sheets, Forms, Work Orders, Special Bulletins, and Procedures Manuals in conformity with accepted practices.

Reporting to: Manager, Maintenance

Level: As per the GAFAE Collective Agreement

* In accordance with the GAFAE Collective Agreement

Position Schedule: 1-week on, 1-week off. Relocation to Yellowknife is required for this role; please note that relocation assistance is not available.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be able to perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Perform work on aircraft and components as outlined by applicable Work Sheets, Forms, Work Orders, Special Bulletins and Procedures Manuals in conformity with accepted practices;
  • Perform work to the appropriate procedures manual utilizing approved methods and materials;
  • Responsible to the applicable Shift Supervisor for the assignment and performance of their work;
  • Familiarize with all procedures for maintenance, repairs to the aircraft and/or equipment they are requested to work on;
  • Perform aircraft reconfigurations as required by the operation;
  • Responsibly use and maintain company equipment;
  • Maintain clean and orderly work areas;
  • Capable of working in confined spaces;
  • Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

  • Graduate from an approved training program considered preferred;
  • Previous experience on, B737 and ATR 42 considered an asset;
  • Eligible to obtain a Transport Canada AME License;
  • Willingness to travel;
  • Must have excellent organization skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
  • Must possess superior interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external customers;
  • Must possess an ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment;
  • Must be able to obtain and retain an AVOP;
  • Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset;
  • Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.

Closing Date: September 12, 2025


EXPERIENCE:
4 year(s):
previous related experience with reconfigurations, maintenance, and repairs to aircraft and/or equipment
Company Details
Canadian North
20 Cope Drive
Kanata, Ontario K2M 2V8 Canada
www.canadiannorth.com/
19 Open Jobs Available
Canadian North operates a versatile fleet of aircraft for regularly scheduled passenger and air cargo services. All aircraft are gravel and ice strip equipped for landing in remote locations, and many are combination (combi) aircraft capable of multi...
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Job Info
Location
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Canadian North
20 Cope Drive
Kanata, Ontario K2M 2V8 Canada
www.canadiannorth.com/
19 Open Jobs Available
Canadian North operates a versatile fleet of aircraft for regularly scheduled passenger and air cargo services. All aircraft are gravel and ice strip equipped for landing in remote locations, and many are combination (combi) aircraft capable of multi...

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