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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Ramp Agent (Station Attendant) - Cargo
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (Onsite)
Starting Salary: $23.36/ hour for Full Time
Branch: Cargo
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)
Plus Shift Premium
Evening shifts (between 18:00 and 23:00) – $0.50 per hour
Night shifts (between 23:00 and 6:00) – $1.00 per hour
The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for you! Air Canada is looking for Ramp Agents (Station Attendants) to join our airside operations team at the Vancouver Cargo facility. There is lots of variety involved in this stimulating position, so you’ll need to be highly adaptable as you’ll be playing a key part in ensuring that our aircrafts are ready for a safe, secure and on-time departures
If you love working in a fast-paced team environment, problem-solving, and helping others, book your seat today and take your career to new heights.
What your day-to-day looks like
As a Ramp Agent (Station Attendant), you will be managing baggage and freight, plus operating a variety of equipment. You will also be:
Driving and operating aircraft servicing vehicles and equipment
Marshalling or towing aircraft to gate positions for passenger boarding and deplaning Safely and efficiently handle all cargo/mail through our facilities On-loading and off-loading cargo/mail to and from our aircrafts Preparing aircraft for arrival and departure.
There are also several support positions within the operation
Take a look at this video to find out more about the Ramp Agent role: https://vimeo.com/1084011969/25d443e270
What will you find with us?
Wellbeing: Every aspect of your wellbeing and of your family, matters to us. Our benefits go much further than the standard health, dental and pension. We want to give you support across all areas of your lifestyle – from your finances with our annual profit-sharing award, to your mental health. Flexibility: As you gain seniority, you can opt to trade shifts and build a pattern to fit your life. Travel: Keen to explore the world? Want to visit family and friends overseas? Our travel privileges give you, your family and your friends special rates so you can fulfill your travel dreams. Diversity: You’ll find a real mix of people in our ground crew family. Here, you’ll do something different, with someone different, every single shift. Training: You don’t need airline, airport or aviation experience. Everyone starts with a fully paid, full-time, five-to-six-week training program. And if you feel you want to take your aviation career in a new direction, we’ll support you with training, development and tuition reimbursement.
Qualifications
Job requirements
Teamwork is critical here. We work together safely and efficiently to keep our fleet moving. It’s a physically active role that requires you to be out in the runway or luggage room all year round, so you must be prepared to work in any weather.
To Join Us, You Must Have
A valid driver’s license
Availability to work in shifts Ability to lift 70lbs To pass a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations. Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details
Diversity And Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
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About Air Canada
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.