With the smart plugs, you can schedule lights to turn on and off while you’re away on spring break. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to add smarts to your home, you can buy two Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim smart plugs on sale for $21.99 ($8 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo. That’s the bundle’s best price in months and a good opportunity to upgrade things you already own instead of replacing them with pricier smart devices.
The plugs let you add smart controls to devices like lamps, fans, chargers, coffee makers, and heaters. All you need is plug one into an outlet and connect it to your Wi-Fi network, and you can automate whatever’s attached using the Kasa app on your phone. You can also control stuff with your voice thanks to Matter support, which lets the plugs work with major smart home platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. That means you can turn lights on or off when you’re out of town or, for example, schedule a fan so that it turns on a few minutes before you return home.
Another advantage is that the plug also includes energy monitoring, which tracks how much electricity your devices are using. That’s handy information that can help better understand your power consumption, and potentially save money on electricity bills. The slim design is also helpful: unlike bulkier smart plugs that can block neighboring outlets, these are small enough that you can plug two into a single wall outlet.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/people-walk-through-montreal-airport.jpg?id=61187508&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-jobs" target="_blank">job hunting in Montreal</a> and want something steady without needing a university degree, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-airport" target="_blank">Montreal-Trudeau Airport</a> is full of opportunities. Several airlines and stores are currently hiring, and many only require a high school diploma or equivalent.</p><p>From kitchen gigs to customer service, these positions offer decent starting pay (often with night and weekend premiums), employee benefits, and chances to move up through internal training and career pathways. Some even come with travel perks, depending on the employer.</p><p>To apply, check listings on company career pages like Air Canada, GardaWorld, Menzies Aviation or directly through <a href="https://www.admtl.com/en-CA/corporate/career" target="_blank">Trudeau Airport's hiring platforms</a>. If you speak more than one language, have strong people skills or already hold airport clearance, that can give you a leg up.</p><p>Here are 7 YUL Airport jobs you can apply for right now:</p><h3>Reservations Agent</h3><br/><p>Company: Air Inuit</p><p>Salary: Between $42,582 and $52,045 per year</p><p>Description: The position involves handling customer calls, making and changing reservations, processing payments, confirming flights, and answering questions about airline policies. Air Inuit offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan, group insurance, paid time off, access to telemedicine, an employee assistance program, and discounted flight privileges.</p><p>Who can apply: Must be bilingual in French and English (knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset), motivated, comfortable with computer tools (Windows, Outlook, Internet), and able to provide excellent customer service. Experience in the aviation industry or knowledge of the Northern Territory is considered an asset.</p><p><a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?client=n8h4z&ccId=19000101_000001&cid=5fb39d39-f8cd-40ca-8c54-b320c7d24bb8&jobId=562603&lang=fr_CA&source=CC2" target="_blank">More information</a></p><h3>Store Merchandiser</h3><br/><p>Company: Aer Rianta International</p><p>Salary: $18.87/hour</p><p>Description: This position involves ensuring the promotion of products in the duty-free shops at Montréal-Trudeau Airport. The employee will be responsible for keeping displays clean and well-stocked, placing merchandise according to instructions, ensuring product rotation and participating in inventories if necessary. He or she will also provide customer service.</p>Who can apply: Bilingual individuals with a high school diploma, at least one year of experience in a similar position in sales or customer service, and good physical condition (ability to lift boxes as needed). Two positions are currently available: one full-time and one part-time.<br/><br/><a href="https://emplois.ca.indeed.com/cmp/Aer-Rianta-International/jobs?q=&l=Dorval%2C+QC&hl=fr#cmp-skip-header-desktop" target="_blank">More information</a><h3>Refrigeration Mechanic</h3><br><p>Company: Montreal Airports</p><p>Salary: Between $39 and $41 per hour, depending on experience, including a pension plan and group insurance</p><p>Description: This person will be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing and modifying various electromechanical, electrical equipment and refrigeration systems in the buildings of the Montréal-Trudeau airport. The position also involves conducting inspections in accordance with current standards and maintaining maintenance records.</p><p>Who can apply: Individuals holding a vocational studies diploma (DEP) in refrigeration, a qualification certificate in refrigeration systems, and the H1 environmental certificate (Halocarbons). A certificate in electricity is an asset. 5 years of relevant experience is required, as well as a valid driver's license. Fluency in French is essential.</p><a href="https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=C0000173697P&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=fr%5fCA&career_job_req_id=11489&selected_lang=fr_CA&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=America/Toronto&_s.crb=UII4L7gevSZCw5FI3%2fgk%2bmBTJv2aQQ2h4OhJmgQSEAY%3d" target="_blank">More information</a><h3>Line cook</h3><br><p>Company: SSP Canada</p><p>Salary: $23.04/hour</p><p>Description: This position involves preparing meals according to recipes, ensuring kitchen set-up, properly handling food, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The successful candidate will also be required to participate in opening and closing procedures, ensure equipment is in proper working order, and comply with hygiene standards. The position is available for afternoon and weekend shifts.</p><p>Who can apply: Individuals with previous experience in a full-service kitchen, a high school diploma (an asset), good communication skills in French and English, and food handling certification (required by law).</p><p><a href="https://emplois.ca.indeed.com/cmp/Ssp-Group-84f412c3/jobs?jk=ee79a5c7578094a0&q=&l=Dorval%2C%20QC&start=0" target="_blank">More information</a></p><h3>Plumber</h3><br/><p>Company: Montreal Airport</p><p>Salary: Between $78,000 and $84,000 per year, depending on experience, including group insurance and defined contribution pension plan</p><p>Description: This job involves installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing, heating, sewer, fire protection, and other infrastructure systems associated with Montreal-Trudeau Airport. The employee will also be responsible for diagnosing mechanical and hydraulic problems.</p><p>Who can apply: Individuals with a high school diploma, a plumbing/heating license, at least five years of building maintenance experience, extensive knowledge of mechanical systems (heating, water systems, sprinklers), safety standards, and plumbing codes.</p><p><a href="https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=C0000173697P&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=fr%5fCA&career_job_req_id=11499&selected_lang=fr_CA&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=America/Toronto&_s.crb=UII4L7gevSZCw5FI3%2fgk%2bmBTJv2aQQ2h4OhJmgQSEAY%3d" target="_blank">More information</a></p><h3>Team Leader</h3><br/><p>Company: HMSHost</p><p>Salary: Between $37,300 and $46,645 per year</p><p>Description: The person assists management in the daily operation of one or more restaurants located at Montreal-Trudeau Airport. They ensure that the establishment is clean, well-stocked, efficiently staffed, and compliant with company standards. This person is involved in scheduling, supervising staff, managing orders, and enforcing health, safety, and customer service policies.</p><p>Who can apply: Individuals with at least 2 years of experience in food service and customer service, including 6 months in supervision or management, are eligible to apply. The ability to communicate easily in French and English, read internal documents, and work flexible hours is essential.</p><p><a href="https://careers.hmshost.com/fr/jobs/4247598-shift-manager-i" target="_blank">More information</a></p></br></br><p><em>This story was adapted from the article <a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/montreal/emplois-aeroport-montreal-trudeau-diplome" target="_blank">"L'aéroport Montréal-Trudeau embauche pour 7 postes et certains ne demandent pas de diplôme</a><a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/montreal/emplois-aeroport-montreal-trudeau-diplome">,"</a> which was originally published on Narcity Quebec.</em></p><p><em><br/></em></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em><br/></em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p><p><em><br/></em></p><p class=""><em><br/></em></p>
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