Lead - Ramp
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
- Manage ramp personnel;
- Restrict ramp access to authorized personnel only;
- Ensure the safety of ramp operations at all times;
- Proceed with the daily inspection of ramp vehicles and equipment;
- All other duties deemed necessary by the company in order to ensure the effectiveness of the operation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Bilingual (English/Inuktituk) or (French/Inuktituk) or (French/English);
- Good communication skills;
- Experienced in driving forklifts;
- Be able to organize and divide the workload between ramp personnel;
- Hold a valid driving license;
- One year of experience in the cargo field and ramp work;
- Knowledge or capacity to master the cargo programs, weight & balance program, as well as deicing of the planes;
- Available to work evenings, nights and weekends;
- If the position is not filled locally, the candidate will be considered as having no specific base.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Rotational position - 2 weeks ON and 2 weeks OFF
If the position is not filled locally, airfare from Montreal and room and board will be included.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with corporate policy
- Annual salary starts at $41,625.
- Northern Allowance $10,784 (if applicable)
BENEFITS
Air Inuit provides:
- A Company contributed Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) - 5% employer contribution;
- Group insurance plan (life, medical, dental, short and long-term disability);
- 6% vacation;
- 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.
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.