Canadian North is a vital air service provider for the Canadian Arctic and an industry-leading charter carrier. With a mission to make life better in the communities we serve, we provide reliable passenger and cargo services to 25 northern communities, connecting them with major southern hubs in Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

As a proudly 100 Inuit-owned airline, we are deeply committed to cultural inclusivity, community investment, and the well-being of northern communities. Canadian North strives to be a trusted partner for the North by contributing to prosperity, fostering community connections, and supporting innovation and teamwork.

We prioritize safety, reliability, and collaborative success in everything we do. Our customers choose us because they trust us to deliver essential services with care and consistency. At Canadian North, we offer more than just a job—we provide an opportunity to embark on an adventure while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Join us as we connect northern Canada with the world, delivering on our mission and building a workplace where people want to start and grow their careers.

The SCA, Stores (Tool Technician) is responsible for the management and control of company tooling and equipment in support of the Maintenance department.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Purchasing, Stores & Inventory

Level: As per the GAFAE Collective Agreement

*In accordance with the GAFAE Collective Agreement

Please Note: This is a temporary contract until December 31, 2025.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Monitor the expiry dates of all precision tooling, measuring and test equipment that requires calibration;
• Assemble tooling kits, as required, for off base modifications;
• Initiate repair orders to ensure inspection, minor adjustments, and calibration checks of company tooling is accomplished;
• Be responsible for all Company tooling in regards to identification, inventory control, tooling equivalency and overall serviceability;
• Perform regular base audits and inventories of all Company tooling to ensure Material Control standards are maintained;
• Issue notification forms to the applicable base prior to tool calibration expiry date, and then follow up to ensure tools are shipped and do not become time-expired in the field;
• Where and when available, provide replacement tools for units out of service for calibration;
• Analyze and validate all requests for new tools, as required;
• Ensure all new tooling, purchased or fabricated in-house, has been subjected to the Tooling Equivalency process detailed in the Maintenance Process Manual;
• Monitor and maintain Company Tooling Catalogue, removing any obsolete tools from the Company Tooling Catalogue and database;
• Work with Main Library Department (MLD) and applicable departments to add new tools to program with Company part number and picture;
• When required perform inspection and calibration of some tooling which may include pressure gauges, calipers, dial indicators, micrometers and crimpers.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Possess a high school diploma; post-secondary diploma/degree an asset;
• Minimum three (3) years of previous experience;
• Experienced Aviation/Aerospace Stores person OR Technical Aviation background - Aircraft Technician, AME or ACA;
• Inventory management experience - ideally with aviation software;
• Equipment maintenance experience - e.g. calibrating and repairing equipment;
• 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.

Posting Closing Date: May 8, 2025