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Operations Coordinator, Customer Service

Canadian North6 days ago
Iqaluit, NU
CA$8 - CA$10/hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Purpose-Driven Mission — Your work matters
Tight-Knit, Inclusive Team — You’ll feel valued and supported
Career Growth Opportunities — Across the North and beyond

About the role

Your Future is Bright

At Canadian North, we don't just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether you're on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger.

You'll help strengthen communities, honor Indigenous cultures, and bring vital services to some of the most remote and remarkable places in Canada.

Why Work With Us?

  • Purpose-Driven Mission — Your work matters
  • Tight-Knit, Inclusive Team — You’ll feel valued and supported
  • Career Growth Opportunities — Across the North and beyond
  • Experience the North — Adventure meets purpose
  • Trusted Airline of the Arctic — Be part of something bigger

Total Rewards & Employee Benefits

We’re committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, security, and future.

Group Insurance Benefits

  • Extended healthcare
  • Short-term & long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Dependent life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Group Dental Benefits

  • Starts after 1 month of regular active employment

Retirement Savings Plan

  • Available after 6 months of regular active employment

Travel Privileges

  • Eligible for Canadian North flights after 1 month
  • Additional travel privileges are available after probation. Fly with Canadian North’s affiliated airlines at a great price worldwide
  • Reduced rates and free travel passes!

Cargo Privileges

  • Access to personal cargo shipment as per the Employee Travel Guide and Company policy

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re reliable, safety-focused, and ready for adventure, we want to hear from you. Join a company where people count on you, and where you can count on a career that matters.

About the position

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for supporting the execution of the day-of-flight operations. Decisions will be made first and foremost with a focus on safety and an eye to on-time performance and planning for any irregular operations proactively. The Operations Coordinator will work with OCC, Flight Ops, Cargo, Ramp, Airports, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Please note this is a temporary position ending approximately January 12, 2026.

Level: As per the UNIFOR Collective Agreement.

Pay Rate: as per the UNIFOR Collective Agreement or commensurate with experience. In addition, the successful candidate will receive a the Northern Living Allowance of $8.89/hour and an Operations premium of $1.50/hour.

Reporting to: Manager, Customer Service

Duties and Responsibilities

Interested candidates should be able to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Monitor day-of flight schedules and determine impact to operational teams on the ground;
  • Liaise between OCC and operational teams to develop and communicate IROP contingency and recovery plans;
  • Coordinate operational support requirements between flight crews, flight dispatch and airports;
  • Prepare daily reports and operational status updates detailing operational highlights and concerns;
  • Complete all checklists and provide comprehensive briefings during shift changes;
  • Monitor AIMS/SABRE, SROP and incoming calls to provide timely and professional communication and ground support to operational teams and other stakeholders;
  • Monitor all flight delays, cancellations, weather advisories, aircraft swaps, flight reroutes and other operational constraints and communicate these to affected stakeholders and flight crews;
  • Manage aircraft stand assignments with external stakeholders and operational teams;
  • Monitor and report on all delays;
  • Liaise with Flight Crews, Flight Dispatch, Airports, and Emergency Responders to ensure emergency medical assistance is provided as required by travelers and/or flight crews;
  • Ensure operational teams are aware of special handling requirements including passenger, baggage, and security, and;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent related work experience i.e. travel tourism education, customer service/airline experience, etc.;
  • 1 year of previous related experience required;
  • 1-year previous supervisory experience an asset;
  • Must possess a working knowledge of the Sabre Computer System;
  • Working knowledge of Windows, Excel and Word an asset;
  • Solid knowledge of passenger service, ticket counter related procedures, and airport functions an asset;
  • Must possess strong communication, and interpersonal skills;
  • Experience in handling passengers with mobility needs an asset;
  • Willing to assist in all areas of passenger services;
  • Willing to work irregular hours of operation and shift work; and
  • Must obtain TSC radio license
  • Ability to communicate in Inuktitut is a definite asset; and
  • Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.

Please note**:** Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Please note**:** This job entails irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, and shift work. Shift schedules will be bid in order of seniority. As a result, we cannot provide you with a schedule around your current job, school schedule, activities, etc. You are however able to shift trade with your colleagues- but you are responsible for the shifts that you are scheduled. Employees will be given a minimum of (7) calendar days to select their shifts and the work schedule will be finalized (14) days prior to the effective date.

Closing Date: August 20, 2025.

About Canadian North

Airlines and Aviation
1001-5000

Canadian North has been connecting people and communities across Inuit Nunangat and NWT for over 70 years and offers cargo, charter and scheduled service to more Northern destinations than any other airline. Canadian North is 100% Inuit owned through Makivik Corporation and the Inuvialuit Development Corporation.