Ramp Agent (Station Attendant) - Airport - Part-time

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

Starting salary: $18.15 per 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 is required.

What will you do today?

As part of a dynamic team, you will collaborate with other team members to ensure aircraft loading and unloading are carried out efficiently, ensuring flight safety and on-time performance. You may be required to perform duties specifically related to baggage and connecting passenger baggage, 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 it's your finances, with our annual profit-sharing bonus, or your mental health.
• 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 spectrum of people in our ramp staff family. Here, you will do something different, with someone different, every single workday.
• Training: You do not need any 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 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 fleet. This is physically demanding work that involves staying in motion airside and in the baggage room. Since our activities take place year-round, you must be ready to work in all weather conditions.

To join us, you must:

• 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 five- to seven-week full-time paid training program;
• Be available to work rotating shifts over a 24-hour period (including weekends and holidays);
• Be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transport 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 as part of 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 transport security clearance and additional authorizations (please consult Transport Canada's 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 work permits/visas or other necessary authorizations is the sole responsibility of candidates for this position.

Check out this video to see what our agents do – Ramp Area: 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 our employees' unique contribution to our company's success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals in order to build a diverse workforce representative of the diversity of our customers and the communities where we live and provide our services.

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