Employment Offers / Call for Candidacies

Airport Attendant, Part-Time
René Fontaine Municipal Airport
Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Union
Job Description
Rate of Pay: $31.62-$36.14 / hour
Date Posted: October 20, 2025

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Airport Services, the Airport Attendant is responsible for the upkeep of airport facilities, aircraft fueling, runway maintenance, and administrative duties related to daily operations. This role supports safe and efficient airport operations, maintaining compliance with airport standards and assisting in operational enhancements as needed.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma
• Current Standard First Aid Certification is considered an asset
• Valid “G” drivers’ licence
• Bilingual (French/English) is required
• Restricted Operator Certificate – Aeronautical, is considered an asset
• Previous experience in an aviation setting is preferred
• Ability to follow pre-established communication procedures
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to interact professionally with airport users and other stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Must be able to work under adverse weather conditions

 Hours of Work

• An average of 25 hours of work per week, with a rotating on-call schedule
• Work hours include evenings and weekends, based on operational needs

Questions regarding the roles and responsibilities of this position can be directed to:

Marc-Olivier Gauthier, Director of Airport Services
Email: mogauthier@hearst.ca

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00 p.m. on November 3, 2025, using the subject line “(your name) – Airport Attendant”, to the following address:

Jean-Michel Vachon, Director of Human Resources
Email: hr@hearst.ca

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purposes of candidate selection. The Town of Hearst is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to inform us of their accommodation needs in advance.

On October 7, 2025, Council adopted Resolution No. 318-25, declaring one (1) Municipal Councillor seat vacant.

Municipal Council has determined to fill this vacancy by appointment through a Call for Nominees.  The term of this position is from the date of Council appointment until the end of the current term of Council, concluding on November 14, 2026.

Who Can Apply?

A candidate for municipal office must be a qualified municipal elector as set out in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996:

• Must reside in the municipality or be the owner or tenant of land in the town of Hearst, or the spouse of such owner/tenant;
• Must be a Canadian citizen;
• Must be at least 18 years old; and
• Must not be prohibited from voting under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or otherwise by law.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit their candidacy to the Clerk’s Office by Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 4 p.m.  Applicants must fill out an application form and provide a valid government-issued ID as part of their submission.  The application form is available for download from the Town of Hearst website or may be obtained in person at the Clerk’s office.

Contact Information

Annie Lemieux, Clerk
Corporation of the Town of Hearst
925 Alexandra Street
Hearst, Ontario   P0L 1N0
Telephone: 705-362-4341 (1001)
Email: alemieux@hearst.ca