Cargo Agent - Kuujjuaq, Canada - Air Inuit

Air Inuit

Verified Company

Kuujjuaq, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

AIR INUIT - CORPORATE PROFILE

Air Inuit provides 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

Carry out all of the necessary functions pertaining to the loading and unloading of cargo;
Prepare all documents related to the cargo shipments, flight operations, and revenue accounting;
Provide customer service for both incoming and outgoing cargo all while delivering an exceptional experience;
All other duties deemed necessary by the company to ensure the operation's effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Secondary 5 or equivalent;
Ability to communicate in at least 2 of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, English;
Reliable, punctual, and able to work under pressure in a physically challenging environment;
Hold a valid driving license;
Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations is an asset;
Experience as a cargo agent or cargo handler will be considered an asset;
Experienced in driving forklifts;
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
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;

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

COMPENSATION

Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with corporate policy
Annual salary starting at $44,64
Northern Allowance $10,500 (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 longterm disability);
A 3week vacation allowance (6%);
Company profitsharing;
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

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