Ramp Agent (Ground Handler) - Airport - Part-time

Description

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada (on-site)

Starting pay: $18.15/hour for the part-time position

Service: Canadian Airports & Strategy - Customer Experience

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Position type: Part-time

Shift premiums: Evening shift - $0.50 per hour worked between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Night shift - $1.00 per hour worked between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

No experience required.

What will you do today?

As part of a dynamic team, you will work with other team members to ensure aircraft are loaded and unloaded efficiently while maintaining safety and on-time operations. You may perform related baggage functions, handle connecting passenger baggage, or work airside to complete the many tasks required for successful operations.

What you'll discover with us

• Wellbeing: All aspects of your wellbeing and that of your family matter to us. Our benefits go beyond traditional health, dental and retirement offerings. We want to support you in all areas of life, whether financially, through our annual profit participation bonus, or with mental health support.
• Flexibility: As you gain seniority, you can choose to swap shifts and build a schedule that fits your life. In some locations, you may also have the option to choose full-time or part-time status.
• Travel: Want to see the world or visit family and friends abroad? Our travel privileges allow you, your family and friends to enjoy special fares to help you fulfill your travel dreams.
• Diversity: You'll find a wide range of people in our ramp family. Each workday you'll do something different with different people.
• Training: No prior airline, airport or air transport industry experience is required. Everyone starts with a fully paid, full-time training program lasting nine (9) to ten (10) weeks. If you want to shift your career within aviation, we provide training, development and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Position requirements

Teamwork is essential in our workplace to ensure smooth operations of our fleet. This is physically demanding work that requires continuous movement on the ramp and in the baggage hall. As our operations run year-round, you must be prepared to work in all weather conditions.

• Hold a valid driver's license - you will be required to operate heavy ramp equipment;
• Be able to repeatedly lift loads of 32 kg (70 lb);
• Pass a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening;
• Be available to attend and successfully complete a paid, full-time training program of five to seven weeks;
• Be available to work rotating 24-hour shift schedules (including weekends and holidays);
• Demonstrate attention to security and safety;
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team every day;
• Be punctual and reliable to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment;
• Be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations (please consult Transport Canada for details);
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country where the position is offered at the time of application. It is the candidate's responsibility to obtain any required work permits/visas or other authorizations.

Watch this video to see what our agents do - Airside: https://vimeo.com/1084011969/25d443e270

Diversity and inclusion

Air Canada is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding workplace that values the unique contribution of our employees to the success of the company.

As an employer that ensures equal access to employment, we welcome applications from all people so we build a workforce that is diverse and representative of the customers and communities we serve.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but will only contact those selected to move forward in the process.