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

Description

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

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

Department: Canadian Airports and Strategy – Customer Experience

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Employment Type: Part-time

Shift Premiums: Evening shift – $0.50 per hour worked between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Night shift – $1 per hour worked between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

No experience required.

What will you do today? 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 flight safety and punctuality. You may be required to perform functions associated with baggage and connecting passenger baggage or to work on the tarmac to perform the many tasks necessary for successful operations.

What will you discover with us?

• Well-being: All aspects of your and your family's well-being are important to us. Our benefits go far beyond traditional health, dental, and retirement services. We want to support you in all areas of your life, whether it's your finances, with our annual profit-sharing bonus, or your mental health.
• Flexibility: As you gain seniority, you can choose to swap shifts and build a schedule that adapts to your life. And in some locations, you have the option to choose a full-time or part-time position.
• Travel: Do you want to discover the world? Do you want to visit family and friends abroad? Our travel privileges allow you, your family, and your friends to benefit from special rates to make your travel dreams come true.
• Diversity: You will find a true array of people in our ramp personnel family. Here, you will do something different, with someone different, every workday.
• Training: You do not need experience in the airline, airport, or air transport industry. Everyone starts with a fully paid full-time training program lasting nine (9) to ten (10) weeks. In addition, if you want to give a new direction to your career in the world of aviation, we will help you with the necessary training, development, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

In our workplace, teamwork is essential to ensure the smooth operation of our fleet. This is a physically demanding job that involves staying on the move on the tarmac and in the baggage room. As our operations run all year round, you must be prepared to work in all weather conditions.

To join us, you must:

• Hold a valid driver's license – you will need to drive heavy equipment on the tarmac;
• Be able to repeatedly lift loads of 32 kg (70 lb);
• Pass a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test;
• Be available to attend and successfully complete a paid full-time training of five to seven weeks;
• Be available to work rotating shifts over a 24-hour period (including weekends and holidays);
• Pay attention to safety and security;
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, every day.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team 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);
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country concerned at the time the job offer is made. The search for any necessary work permits/visas or other authorizations is the sole responsibility of candidates for this position.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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

As an employer that guarantees equal access to employment, we accept applications from all individuals to build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but will only contact those selected for the next step of the process.