Cargo Counter Clerk

Calm Air Human Resources; Arviat; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airline, Calm Air, is seeking a motivated Cargo Counter Clerk in Arviat, offering tasks in freight administration and customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong organizational skills. Excellent benefits, including a registered pension plan and airline privileges, are included.

Benefits

Registered Pension Plan

Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan

Northern Living Allowance

Three weeks vacation after one year

Airline travel and freight privileges

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
• Valid driver's license Class 5F required.
• Inuktitut language considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to Calm Air cargo customers.
• Prepare, receive, tag, and complete all paperwork for freight.
• Maintain inbound area in warehouse.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM | Expires Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:59 AM

Position Title: Cargo Counter Clerk

Location: Arviat, NU

Status: Full Time

Start Date : Immediately

Who We Are!

Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut.

At Calm Air International LP, we value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. We are only as good as the employees who work with us. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized individuals, who work well in a fast-paced environment, to join our team! Want to learn more? Visit www.calmair.com .

About the Opportunity

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals? Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.

At Calm Air, work is about what you doANDwhere you go! This position will have the opportunity to share their skills at all our bases throughout Manitoba and Nunavut and gain experience at a wide range of facilities.

The sky is the limit!

What You'll Get to Do
Reporting to the Cargo Manager or Base Manager, Cargo Clerks are responsible for providing excellent customer service to Calm Air Cargo customers including providing information to customers regarding shipments, shipping and receiving of freight, cargo administration and maintenance of the inbound cargo area.

• Responsible for answering the telephone and receiving Customers at the Cargo Office
• Provide customers with information on rates, routing, aircraft limits and acceptance requirements to our customers
• Prepare all Dangerous Goods cargo as the freight is received
• Receive, tag and complete all paperwork for freight and ensure it is stored according to the type of product
• Complete morning audit/AD’s and forward to the Cargo Manager
• Complete month/year-end reports
• Maintain the inbound area in warehouse to ensure the freight is being delivered or picked up
• Respect and maintain the confidentiality of company, customer, and personnel information
• Other duties as assigned

Hours of Work

• Shift work is required: applicants must be available to work mornings, afternoons/evenings and weekends on a rotational basis – based on operational requirements

Skills & Experience We Value

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Post-secondary education in related field considered an asset
• Ability to read and write, basic math skills
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and written
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Proficiency with computers (Office 365)
• Excellent listening skills with ability to follow direction
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license Class 5F
• Previous experience & knowledge in warehousing, receiving and inventory control considered an asset
• Must have own transportation to and from work
• Successful Criminal Reference Check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain and Enhanced Security Clearance and AVOP pass as per Transport Canada regulations
• Inuktitut language is considered an asset
• Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries

The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Along with being one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, we are proud to provide a cooperative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package, Calm Air provides exceptional benefits which include:

• Registered Pension Plan starting at 5% matched after one year of employment
• Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan available upon hire with the exception of dental coverage which has a three month wait period
• Northern Living Allowance
• Entitled to three weeks vacation after one year
• Airline travel and freight privileges
• Corporate and family events
• And more!

If This Sounds Like the Job for You, Contact Us!

At Calm Air, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities and accessibility for all qualified candidates. We encourage all members of a designated group or those requiring accessibility support to self-declare when applying.Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the application process by [e-mail].

Please submit a resume in confidence byJune 15, 2025.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.