Cargo Handler/ramp Agent - YGL

Air Inuit has been providing essential scheduled, charter, cargo and emergency air transportation services to Nunavik and beyond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 45 years. Owned collectively by the Inuit of Nunavik through the Makivik Corporation, the airline operates a fleet of 37 aircraft and employs over 1,100 people in one of the world's most demanding flying environments.

Air Inuit's management and team of dedicated employees are committed to pursuing the company's mission of providing safe, punctual and courteous air service to the people living and doing business in the beautiful Nunavik region of northern Quebec.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and check loads;
• Participate in aircraft loading and unloading;
• Assist in the preparation of cargo shipping documents;
• Receive and distribute cargo;
• Operate forklift;
• Participate in aircraft de-icing;
• Report "Marshaling" aircraft;
• All other duties deemed necessary by the company to ensure the operation's effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Bilingual (English/Inuktituk) or (French/Inuktituk) or (French/English);
• Reliable, punctual and able to work under pressure in a physically challenging environment;
• Hold a valid driving license;
• Experienced in driving forklifts;
• Available to travel occasionally for training;
• Available to work evenings, nights and weekends;
• If the position is filled locally, the work location will be Kuujjuaq;
• If the position is not filled locally, the candidate will be considered as having no specific base.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Rotational position - 2 weeks of work followed by 2 weeks off.
• If the position cannot be filled locally, airfare from Quebec or Montreal, room and board are included.

COMPENSATION

• Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with corporate policy
• Northern Allowance $10,784 (if applicable)

BENEFITS

What we offer:

• An employee Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) - 5% employer contribution;
• A group insurance plan (life, medical, dental, short and long-term disability);
• A 3-week vacation allowance (6%);
• Company profit-sharing;
• Telemedicine program for the employee and family members;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and family members;
• A retirement allowance program;
• A program of flight privileges and discounted travel with several airlines around the world;
• Various innovative recognition programs.

APPLICATION

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. We are proud of our culture, which encourages diversity. We believe in fair employment practices. As such, all qualified candidates are considered for employment. However, only those selected for the recruitment process will be contacted.

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and is not intended to be discriminatory.

Air Inuit is committed to employment equity and invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.