Airport Maintainer - KRG

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction 

over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The KRG is currently seeking 

to recruit an energetic and motivated candidate to work, in the capacity of; 

AIRPORT MAINTAINER 

(Seasonal / Full-Time) 

Reporting to the Coordinator, Operations of the Transportation Department and working 

closely with the other staff members, the Maintainer will have the following responsibilities, 

without being limited: 

• Act as heavy equipment operator on various heavy equipment such as trucks, snow 

blowers, snowplows, pay loaders, graders, compactors etc., used for airport and airport 

access road summer and winter maintenance; 

• Remove snow from runway, taxiway and apron according to Transport Canada 

standards; 

• Execute minor repairs and daily checks on the airport machinery; 

• Assist the KRG mechanics or other mechanics when they work on the machinery; 

• to keep the garage clean and free of debris; 

• Execute minor repair works on buildings, such as, but not exclusively, repair broken 

windows, making sure that oil level is sufficient in the heating oil reservoirs, checking 

furnaces, adjusting doors, painting etc.; 

• Shovel snow around runway lights and around building entrances and garage doors; 

• Keep the garage clean and in good order; 

• Report all irregularities to the airport Observer/Communicator, such as malfunctioning of 

runway lights, strobe lights, taxiway and apron lights, foreign objects on the aircraft 

movement areas etc. 

• Perform any other duties as required. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the above-mentioned fields of activities or knowledge 

of maintenance methods of heavy equipment.  Relevant work experience will also be 

considered; 

• Have a valid driver license; 

• Shall obtain a restricted radio operator’s certificate; 

• Ability to write and speak at least two of the following languages:  English, French or 

Inuktitut (working knowledge of Inuktitut is a definite asset); 

Overtime hours may be required at times. 

Place of work: Quaqtaq 

Salary:   Minimum: $43 348/year – Maximum: $71 800/year (Class 6) 

Other benefits: 

Cost of living differential: Minimum of $11,834/year 

Food allowance: Minimum of $5 961/year 

Annual leave trips: Minimum of 3 

Simplified Pension Plan: 6.25% employer, 4% employee 

Group Insurance 

Vacation: 20 days/year 

Statutory Holidays: 20 days  

Please send your resume by Oct. 15, 2026 by 5 pm to: 

Human Resources 

Kativik Regional Government 

P.O. Box 9 

Kuujjuaq, Québec J0M 1C0      

Fax: (819) 964-2975 

Email: humanresources@krg.ca 

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and 

Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted in writing.