Industrial Mechanic – Baggage Handling Systems

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Baggage Operations is an integral part of providing the safe, reliable and predictable delivery of every passenger’s bag, every time.

Position overview

We’re excited to offer a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced Baggage Systems Technician – Mechanical to join our team. In this critical role, you’ll report to the Manager, Baggage Systems and be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and evaluating the mechanical components of our baggage systems. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring these systems operate at peak performance and reliability, supporting the seamless movement of passengers and their belongings across YVR.

Why YVR?

• 40-hour work week
• Shift premiums : $2.50 / hour on nights, $2.25 / hour on weekend
• 4-on, 4-off schedule
• 120 hours paid time off plus an 8-hours off per year
• Full health, dental, vision coverage and $750 / year Healthcare Spending Allowance
• RRSP Matching – Employee contributes 6% and YVR will match at 7%
• Comprehensive Sick Leave Program
• Taxable benefit that includes employer-paid parking, transit passes, or a green commuter rebate of $100 per month.
• Company provided phone (or an option to receive $100 / month if you bring your own device)
• Access to 24 / 7 fitness facility

Key responsibilities include :

Key qualifications include :

This is an on-site role with a rotating shift schedule (4on, 4off) to support our 24 / 7 airport operations. As an employee on a shifted work schedule, you may be eligible for shift and weekend premiums.

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

Salary Range : $78,654 to $102,802 per annum or $37.69 – $49.26 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https : / / careers.yvr.ca / benefits .

Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca .