Traffic Area Agent (Station Attendant) - Airports - Part-Time

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (on-site)

Starting Salary: $23.36/hour - Up to $38.15 after 8 years of continuous service, as provided in the applicable collective agreement.

Department: North America Airports

Category: unionized staff (IAMAW)

Employment Type: part-time

Shift Premium: evening shift - $1.00 per hour worked between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Night shift - $1.50 per hour worked between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

No experience is required.

What awaits you with us?

As part of a dynamic team, you will collaborate with other team members to ensure that aircraft loading and unloading are carried out efficiently, ensuring the safety and punctuality of flights. You may be required to perform duties specifically associated with baggage and connecting passenger luggage or to work on the tarmac to execute the numerous tasks necessary for operational success.

What will you discover with us?

• Well-being: Every aspect of your well-being and your family matters to us. Our benefits go far beyond standard medical, dental, and retirement plans. We want to support you in all areas of your lifestyle – whether it's your finances, with our annual profit-sharing bonus, or your mental health.
• Flexibility: Choose the type of collaboration you would like to have with us. Working a variable schedule will become more accessible as you pursue your career at Air Canada. In addition, you will have the opportunity to trade shifts with your colleagues.
• Travel: Do you want to explore the world? Do you want to visit family or friends abroad? Our travel privileges offer you, your family, and your friends special rates to make your travel dreams come true.
• Diversity: Our ground staff team is made up of a true diversity of employees. Here, you will do something new with a different person at each shift.
• Training: You do not need experience in the airline, airports, or air transport industry. Everyone starts with a fully paid, full-time training program lasting nine (9) to ten (10) weeks. Furthermore, if you wish to give your career a new direction in the aviation world, we will help you with the necessary training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

In our work environment, teamwork is essential to ensure the smooth operation of our fleet. This is physically demanding work that involves staying in movement airside and in the baggage room. Since our operations take place year-round, you must be ready to work in all weather conditions.

To join us, you must:

• Be eligible to work in Canada;
• Hold a valid driver's license – you will need to drive heavy equipment airside;
• Be able to repeatedly lift loads of 32 kg (70 lbs);
• Pass a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol screening test;
• Be available to attend and successfully complete a paid, full-time training program lasting nine (9) to ten (10) weeks;
• Be available to work rotating shifts over a 24-hour period (including weekends and holidays);
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment;
• Be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transport security clearance, as well as additional authorizations (please consult the Transport Canada website for more details);
• Pay attention to safety and security;
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team, every day.

Take a look at this video to see what our Traffic Area Agents do: https://vimeo.com/1084011969/25d443e270

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to our Company's success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals to build a workforce that is varied and representative of the diversity of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but will only communicate with those selected for the next steps of the process.