Baggage Handler (Station Attendant) – Airport - Part-time - Proactive Recruitment

Location: Toronto, ON, 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: Canadian Airports and Strategy – Customer Experience

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Employment Type: part-time

Shift Premiums: Evening shift – $1.00 per hour worked between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Night shift – $1.50 per hour worked between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

No experience is required.

What will you do today?

As part of a dynamic team, you will collaborate with other team members to ensure aircraft are loaded and unloaded efficiently, ensuring flight safety and punctuality. You may perform duties associated with baggage and connecting passenger luggage, or work on the ramp to execute the many tasks necessary for successful operations.

What will you discover with us?

• Well-being: All aspects of your well-being and that of your family 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 through our annual profit-sharing bonus or mental health support.
• Flexibility: As you gain seniority, you can choose to trade shifts and build a schedule that fits your life. And in some locations, you have the option to choose a full-time or part-time position.
• Travel: Want to discover the world? 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 single workday.
• Training: You do not need experience in the airline, airport, or air transportation industry. Everyone starts with a fully paid, full-time training program lasting nine (9) to ten (10) weeks. Additionally, if you want 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 workplace, teamwork is essential to ensure the smooth operation of our aircraft fleet. This is physically demanding work that involves staying in motion on the ramp and in the baggage room. Since our operations run 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 ramp;
• Be able to repeatedly lift loads weighing 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 five to seven weeks;
• Be available to work rotating shifts over a 24-hour period (including weekends and holidays);
• Be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearance and additional authorizations (please consult Transport Canada's website for more details);
• Pay attention to safety and security;
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team, every day;
• Show punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment;
• Be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearance and additional authorizations (please consult Transport Canada's website for more details);
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment at the time the job offer is made. The search for any work permits/visas or other necessary authorizations is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying 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, aiming to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding workplace that highlights 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 diverse and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.