Ramp Agent (Station Attendant) - Cargo

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

Starting salary: $23.36 / hour for full-time position

Department: Cargo

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Shift premium (full-time):
Evening shifts (between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.) – $0.50 per hour
Night shifts (between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.) – $1 per hour

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for you! Air Canada is looking for Ramp Agents (Station Attendants) to join its Ramp Operations team at the Vancouver cargo facilities. As this stimulating position comes with various responsibilities, you will need to demonstrate great adaptability as you play a key role in ensuring our aircraft are ready to depart on time, without compromising safety.

If you like working in a dynamic, teamwork-oriented environment, solving problems and helping others, apply today and propel your career to new heights.

What will your day be like?

• As a Ramp Agent (Station Attendant), you will be responsible for baggage and cargo handling, as well as operating a wide variety of equipment. You will also:
• Drive and operate vehicles and equipment intended for the routine maintenance of aircraft
• Guide or tow aircraft to parking stands for the boarding and deboarding of customers
• Safely and efficiently process all cargo/mail in our facilities
• Participate in the loading and unloading of customer cargo and baggage
• Prepare aircraft for arrivals and departures
• Please note that operations also include several support positions.

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 every area 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.
• Travel: Want to discover the world? Want to visit family and friends abroad? Our travel privileges allow you, as well as your family and 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 crew family. Here, you will do something different, with someone different, every workday.
• Training: You do not need experience in airlines, airports or aviation. Everyone starts with a five-to-six-week, full-time, fully paid training program. And if you want to give a new direction to your aviation career, we will support you through training, development and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Job Characteristics

Teamwork is essential here. We work together safely and efficiently to keep our fleet moving. This is a physically active role that requires you to be on the ramp or in the baggage room all year round, so you must be prepared to work in any weather condition.

To join us, you must have:

• A valid driver's license
• Availability for shift work
• Ability to lift 70 lbs
• Pass a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable transport security clearances and other additional accreditations. Please consult Transport Canada's website for more details.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the relevant country 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.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that showcases employees' unique contributions to the success of our business.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for the next step of the process will be contacted.