General Laborer

About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a prestigious aerospace company known globally for its impactful contributions to aviation, emphasizing quality, innovation, and reliability. Founded in 1928 and based in Calgary, Alberta, DHC employs around 2,400 people across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and worldwide markets. The company has a storied legacy of producing versatile, durable aircraft serving roles from bush flying to commercial aviation. Today, DHC functions as a full-spectrum aerospace firm, covering design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, supported by skilled engineers and technicians.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

We invite applications for a hardworking General Laborer to join our Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) team on a fixed term of six months with potential extension at our Calgary facility. This role involves diverse support tasks to ensure smooth operations, including:

• Providing assistance across departments under leadership guidance for various special projects.
• Moving materials, parts, and equipment within the facility efficiently.
• Performing janitorial duties and maintaining cleanliness in shops as needed.
• Supporting production teams and ground support equipment departments when required.
• Carrying out any additional tasks assigned during the course of work.

Candidate Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in aviation operations is advantageous.
• Competency in safely setting up and using shop machinery.
• Forklift operation experience is preferred; however, training will be provided.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to safety protocols.

Why Join De Havilland?

• Become part of a team dedicated to building world-class aircraft enabling global travel.
• Contribute to manufacturing over 5,600 advanced turboprop aircraft with unmatched industry expertise.
• Work in modern manufacturing facilities that foster employee support and innovation.
• Engage with a passionate group of innovators continuously upholding aerospace leadership.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Paid vacation leave.
• Comprehensive extended health benefits covering medical, dental, vision, and paramedical services.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans including RRSP/DPSP.
• Access to employee and family assistance programs.

Additional Requirements and Conditions

Employees are expected to comply strictly with Health & Safety standards, performing physical duties under various environmental conditions such as temperature extremes, confined spaces, elevated work areas, and with chemical exposure. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including maintaining fit-tested masks when necessary, is mandatory.

DHC values and promotes diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging qualified applicants regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided throughout recruitment upon request, with confidentiality assured.

Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory background verification, including legal work eligibility in Canada, reference checks, employment and educational history confirmations, and criminal record checks.