Ramp Agent Station Attendant - Cargo - Part-Time

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

Starting salary: $23.36 / hour for the part-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

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 an important contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the cutting edge of passenger aviation.

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 Toronto 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.

What will your day be like?

As a Ramp Agent (Station Attendant), you will be responsible for baggage and cargo management, as well as operating a wide variety of equipment. You will also:

Drive and operate vehicles and equipment intended for routine aircraft maintenance

Guide or tow aircraft to parking positions for customer boarding and deplaning.

Safely and efficiently process all cargo/mail in our facilities

Participate in loading and unloading customer cargo and baggage.

Prepare aircraft for arrivals and departures.

Please note that operations also include several support positions.

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What will you discover with us?

Well-being: All aspects of your and your family's well-being 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.

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 working day.

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 career in aviation, 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 the Transport Canada website for more details.

Candidates must have the right to work in the chosen country at the time a job offer is made. It is entirely incumbent upon employees applying to obtain the work permits, visas or any other authorizations required for the 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 highlights the unique contributions of employees 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 candidates selected for the next phase of the process will be contacted.
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