Company: K’(Prime) Technologies Inc.
Department: Global Imaging Services
Position: Airport Screening Equipment Service Technician
Level: IST 1, 2, or 3
Full-time: Yes
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
About K’(Prime):
K'(Prime) Technologies Inc., or K'(Prime), is a global imaging services company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and wholly owned by Nanalysis Scientific Corp. (TSXV: NSCI, OTCQX: NSCIF, FRA: 1N1). K'(Prime)’s capabilities encompass chemistry, commercial security, scientific instruments sales, and airport imaging services, including X-ray and millimeter wave imaging. K'(Prime) delivers airport imaging equipment maintenance services at airports in all Canadian provinces and territories. We are seeking motivated, problem-solving individuals to join our team of over 125 highly skilled imaging technicians who play a crucial role in Canada’s aviation security.
Position Summary:
We are seeking hands-on individuals for the Imaging Services Technician role. Ideal candidates will have strong amateur or professional experience with the physical repair of electronic (e.g., computers, toys, appliances) and/or mechanical items (e.g., equipment, vehicles, machines). After completing in-depth training provided by K’(Prime), you will use these skills to maintain and repair airport imaging security equipment supported by the company.
Ideal Candidates Will:
- Demonstrate a history of hands-on physical repair or maintenance experience with electronic and/or mechanical systems.
- Live close enough to the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to be able to arrive on-site within one hour, including airport security clearance time (typically 15–20 minutes), 24/7 x 365.
- Hold a valid driver’s license for transporting equipment to work sites.
- Be available to work irregular shifts, including mornings, days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) after a suitable background check.
- In order to fulfill the strict compliance training requirements required for this role, successful candidates must be legally able to travel to the U.S. for business purposes, or must have the ability to obtain the required travel authorization in a month’s time or by the required scheduled training date, and be accepted into the third party training program from the U.S.
- Be willing and able to travel, up to 25% of the time, sometimes on short notice, to remote or isolated airports in Nova Scotia and across Canada. These trips may involve air travel or, in rare cases, long-distance driving (up to 12 hours).
- Be able to travel to the United States for work without requiring a U.S. visa.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, day or night.
- Be proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel) and comfortable using various software systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications, to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Be available to travel to other parts of Canada (e.g., Calgary, Mississauga, Ottawa) to attend professional training sessions ranging from a few days each year to several weeks, especially at the beginning of employment.
· Be responsible for the shipping and receiving of parts, as well as the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process.
· Be able to create Purchase Orders and complete Shipping Orders.
· Help to support inventory management, including parts counts, and liaise with both the Western Imaging Services Centre (WISC) and the Eastern Imaging Services Centre (EISC).
Physical Requirement
· Lifting and movement of up to 23kg.
· Possess strong hands-on abilities, manual dexterity, physical strength, and stamina.
· The capability to sit, stand for prolonged periods, walk, climb, reach, bend and maneuver around equipment and work areas is required.
· Be able to work at heights and on ladders, as required.
Additional Requirements:
- A company uniform must be worn while on duty.
- Candidates with only a high school diploma will be required to successfully complete an online technical course after receiving a job offer. Passing this course and receiving the designation within 18 months from their start date, will be a condition for holding employment within the company.
Additional Assets (not required):
- Experience with coding or programming.
- Adventurous mindset, ability to endure and thrive with frequent short-term deployments to northern or remote areas across Canada.
Languages Required: English- French is an asset
- Most professional training will take place outside Nova Scotia and will be conducted in English. A strong command of English is essential to follow and succeed in the training.
- French is an asset to the role
Minimum Education:
Graduate of a Technical School, or a High School diploma- but further courses will be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you able to pass a Government of Canada security background check for high level security clearance?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship?
- Do you hold a valid passport?
- Are you available for full-time, long-term work (minimum one year)?
- This position is located in Halifax, NS—are you aware of and comfortable with this location?
- Do you hold a valid Canadian driver’s licence and have a minimum of three years of verifiable Canadian insurance history, as required to meet corporate vehicle insurance eligibility?
- Are you able to work all kinds of shift work (days/nights/weekends/on call)?
- Would you be legally able to travel to the United States for business purposes as required for this role, or obtain the necessary travel authorization within one month or prior to the scheduled training date, and be accepted into the third-party U.S.-based training program?
Work Location: In person
