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

Description

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (on-site)

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

Service: Canadian Airports and Strategy - Customer Experience

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Position type: Part-time

Shift premiums: evening shift – $0.50 per hour worked between 18:00 and 23:00; night shift – $1.00 per hour worked between 23:00 and 06:00.

No prior 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, maintaining safety and on-time operations. You may perform duties related to baggage and transfer baggage, or work on the ramp to complete the many tasks required for successful operations.

What will you discover with us?

• Well‑being: All aspects of your and your family's well‑being matter to us. Our benefits go beyond standard health, dental and retirement plans. We aim to support you in all areas of life, whether financial (with an annual profit‑sharing bonus) or mental health.
• Flexibility: As you gain seniority, you can trade shifts and build a schedule that fits your life. In some locations, you may also have the option to choose a full‑time or part‑time role.
• 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 make your travel dreams possible.
• Diversity: You'll find a wide range of people in our ramp family. Every workday you’ll do something different with different people.
• Training: No airline, airport or aviation experience is required. Everyone starts with a fully paid, full‑time training program lasting nine (9) to ten (10) weeks. If you want to re‑orient your career within aviation, we will support you with training, development and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Position requirements

Teamwork is essential in our workplace to ensure the smooth running of our fleet operations. This is a physically demanding job that involves being active on the ramp and in the baggage hall. As 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 be required to operate heavy equipment on the ramp.
• 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 shifts over a 24‑hour period (including weekends and public holidays).
• Be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transport security clearances and additional authorizations (see Transport Canada for details).
• Demonstrate attention to safety and security.
• Show strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team every day.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support overall team success in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be authorized to work in the country where the role is posted at the time the offer is made. Obtaining any required work permits/visas or other authorizations is the sole responsibility of the candidate.

Watch this video to see what our agents do – Ramp operations: https://vimeo.com/1084011969/25d443e270

Diversity and inclusion

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

As an employer that provides equal access to employment, we welcome applications from all individuals to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

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