Top Benefits
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 Ramp Coordinator plays a key role in leading and supporting a team of employees in technical operations, customer service, and day-to-day ramp activities. This position ensures all decisions prioritize safety while maintaining on-time performance and proactively planning for irregular operations.
As a working member of the team, the Ramp Coordinator performs all duties of a Ramp Attendant while also handling related administrative tasks. This role contributes to scheduling and task assignments, provides on-the-job training, and offers ongoing guidance to team members.
Please note this is a temporary position ending approximately January 5, 2026.
This is a rotational position. 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off, 12-hour days, 7 days a week for the rotations. Your three weeks "on" will be based in Iqaluit, NU. Rotational travel assistance and accommodation are provided.
Level: As per the UNIFOR Collective Agreement.
Pay Rate: Starting at $21.00 per hour or commensurate with experience as per the UNIFOR Collective Agreement. The successful candidate will also receive a Coordinator premium of $4.25 per hour.
Reporting to: Manager, Cargo & Ramp.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be able to perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:
- Provide input into Employee scheduling and assignment, on the job training and instruction;
- Ensure that Company policies and procedures are adhered to, and deviations to same shall be reported to management;
- Provide leadership, support and direction to a group of employees;
- Carry out related administrative duties;
- Maintain records as required;
- Record flight arrival and departing times;
- Conduct radio communications with the aircraft;
- Process weight and balance and load control data;
- Disseminate information;
- Perform load service duties;
- Handle all cargo;
- Perform service for aircraft on the ground including De-icing;
- Perform all warehouse related duties;
- Assist Cargo Agents or Cargo Attendants if so required; and
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:
- 1 year of previous supervisory experience required;
- Must be a high school graduate or have equivalent related work experience;
- Must be knowledgeable of cargo handling and processing procedures;
- Knowledge and experience of loading and load control on company aircraft;
- Weight & balance knowledge and experience necessary;
- Knowledge of Canadian North’s Cargo Computer Program, Cargo Ramp Procedures Manual and Sabre;
- Must be familiar with handling of dangerous goods and be able to obtain and retain a dangerous goods handling certificate;
- Must hold a valid driver’s license;
- Forklift driving experience;
- Must be able to obtain and retain a "D" towing permit and radio license;
- Ability to communicate in Inuktitut 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.
Closing Date: August 20, 2025.
About Canadian North
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.
Top Benefits
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 Ramp Coordinator plays a key role in leading and supporting a team of employees in technical operations, customer service, and day-to-day ramp activities. This position ensures all decisions prioritize safety while maintaining on-time performance and proactively planning for irregular operations.
As a working member of the team, the Ramp Coordinator performs all duties of a Ramp Attendant while also handling related administrative tasks. This role contributes to scheduling and task assignments, provides on-the-job training, and offers ongoing guidance to team members.
Please note this is a temporary position ending approximately January 5, 2026.
This is a rotational position. 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off, 12-hour days, 7 days a week for the rotations. Your three weeks "on" will be based in Iqaluit, NU. Rotational travel assistance and accommodation are provided.
Level: As per the UNIFOR Collective Agreement.
Pay Rate: Starting at $21.00 per hour or commensurate with experience as per the UNIFOR Collective Agreement. The successful candidate will also receive a Coordinator premium of $4.25 per hour.
Reporting to: Manager, Cargo & Ramp.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be able to perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:
- Provide input into Employee scheduling and assignment, on the job training and instruction;
- Ensure that Company policies and procedures are adhered to, and deviations to same shall be reported to management;
- Provide leadership, support and direction to a group of employees;
- Carry out related administrative duties;
- Maintain records as required;
- Record flight arrival and departing times;
- Conduct radio communications with the aircraft;
- Process weight and balance and load control data;
- Disseminate information;
- Perform load service duties;
- Handle all cargo;
- Perform service for aircraft on the ground including De-icing;
- Perform all warehouse related duties;
- Assist Cargo Agents or Cargo Attendants if so required; and
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:
- 1 year of previous supervisory experience required;
- Must be a high school graduate or have equivalent related work experience;
- Must be knowledgeable of cargo handling and processing procedures;
- Knowledge and experience of loading and load control on company aircraft;
- Weight & balance knowledge and experience necessary;
- Knowledge of Canadian North’s Cargo Computer Program, Cargo Ramp Procedures Manual and Sabre;
- Must be familiar with handling of dangerous goods and be able to obtain and retain a dangerous goods handling certificate;
- Must hold a valid driver’s license;
- Forklift driving experience;
- Must be able to obtain and retain a "D" towing permit and radio license;
- Ability to communicate in Inuktitut 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.
Closing Date: August 20, 2025.
About Canadian North
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.