Baggage Handler (Station Attendant) – Airport - Full-time

Location: Toronto, 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: Airports – North America
Category: Unionized Personnel (IAMAW)
Employment Type: Full-time

Shift Premiums: Evening shift – $1.00 per hour worked between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Night shift – $1.50 per hour worked between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Being part of Air Canada is being part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, working as a team, and making a significant contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the cutting edge of passenger aviation.

No experience is required.

What will you do today?

As part of a dynamic team, you will collaborate with other team members to ensure that the loading and unloading of aircraft is carried out efficiently, ensuring the safety and punctuality of flights. You may be required to perform duties associated notably with luggage and connecting passenger bags or to work on the tarmac to perform the numerous tasks necessary for operational success.

What awaits you with us?

• Well-being: Every aspect of your well-being and your family matters to us. Our benefits go far beyond standard medical, dental, and retirement plans. We want to support you in all areas of your lifestyle – whether through your finances, with our annual profit-sharing bonus, or your mental health.
• Flexibility: Choose the type of collaboration you would like to have with us. Working a flexible schedule will become more accessible as you pursue your career at Air Canada. In addition, you will have the opportunity to trade shifts with your colleagues.
• Travel: Want to explore the world? Want to visit family or friends abroad? Our travel privileges offer you, your family, and your friends special rates to realize your travel dreams.
• Diversity: Our ground personnel team is made up of a real diversity of employees. Here, you will do something new with a different person at each shift.
• 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, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

In our work environment, 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 operations run 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 paid nine (9) to ten (10) week full-time training program;
• 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.
• 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, as well as additional authorizations (please check 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 solely the responsibility of candidates for this position.

Take a look at 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 work environment that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our Company.

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

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest, but will only communicate with those selected for the next phase of the process.