Flight Attendant - Proactive Recruitment

AIR CANADA; HVDC Interconnection Line Radisson Qc - Sandy Pond Ma - 450 kV; On-site; CAD 93,677,000 - 104,698,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Travel privileges

Job summary

Air Canada seeks energetic Flight Attendants to join our In-Flight Service team. You will be the face of Canada’s national carrier, delivering warm, high-quality service while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on each flight.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, hold a high school diploma, and can relocate to bases in Vancouver or Toronto. Training lasts eight weeks at a reduced rate, with paid hours during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold a valid passport allowing travel to all countries served by Air Canada.
• Willingness to relocate to cities with In-Flight Service bases: Vancouver, Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and execute emergency procedures when needed.
• Provide friendly, empathetic service to passengers.
• Communicate clearly with a diverse clientele.
• Uphold uniform standards and professional presentation.
• Work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Comply with industry policies and regulations.
• Serve snacks, meals, and beverages in-flight, including alcohol.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Canada (on-site)

Salary: $34.63/hour as a certified flight attendant. A reduced rate applies during initial training.

Minimum hours: 65 hours/month

Department: In-Flight Service

Category: Unionized (CUPE)

Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world? Of being part of an industry-leading team that strives to reach new heights? Of warmly welcoming and serving over 40 million customers every year on unforgettable, life-changing journeys? Of proudly representing Canada on the world stage?

We are accepting applications from individuals who will help us transition from being one of the best airlines in North America to one of the top 10 airlines in the world. You will be the face and personality of Air Canada as we help write the next chapter of our 80-year history.

We are looking for individuals who possess the qualities that Canadians are known for—warmth and kindness, delivered with care and class. If you are ready to be an ambassador for Air Canada—and for Canada—every time you fly, this may be your opportunity to shine.

Important to know:

• Every journey matters. Air Canada flight attendants always conduct themselves with the regard and class that Canadian hosts are known for.
• Air travel can be stressful for customers, but we can fix that. Air Canada flight attendants put themselves in our customers' shoes and treat them with warmth, elegance, and dignity, offering the most refined and enjoyable in-flight experience possible.
• Air Canada flight attendants are ambassadors for Canada. As Canada's national carrier, we are proud to showcase our unique Canadian image to the rest of the world and offer an experience as remarkable as our vast country.

Main duties

• Safety first: You prioritize safety and are able to execute emergency procedures while ensuring passenger safety as well as your own.
• Empathy and friendliness: You listen attentively to customers and respond to their needs with professionalism and care.
• Excellent communication skills: You interact easily with a diverse clientele and ensure clear communication.
• Professionalism and impeccable presentation: You wear the uniform with pride and respect the company's dress code standards.
• Flexibility and availability: You are available to work according to a variable schedule (morning, evening, weekends, holidays).
• Regulatory compliance: You understand and comply with strict industry policies and regulations.
• Quality service: Serving snacks, meals, and beverages in-flight including spirits and alcoholic beverages.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Hold a valid passport allowing travel to all countries served by Air Canada;
• Willingness to relocate to a city where one of the In-Flight Service bases is located: Vancouver, Toronto;
• Availability to complete an obligatory eight-week full-time training program in Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver (at a lower compensation rate);
• Punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment;
• Candidates must be able to work shifts in a continuously operating environment, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays;
• To ensure you can obtain the security clearance required by Transport Canada, we will conduct a criminal background check on all candidates;
• Flight attendants perform safety-sensitive tasks, and candidates for this position must meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including drug and alcohol screening, and must not be under the influence of intoxicating substances;

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Pension plan, Employee Share Ownership Plan, Profit Sharing Plan.
• Wellness and healthcare: Healthcare, dental care, and life insurance plans for you and your family (as needed).
• Recognition: Brille, Air Canada's recognition program, allows you to show and receive appreciation for exceptional efforts.
• Travel privileges: A generous travel perks program for you and other eligible individuals once you have accumulated twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. The program offers space-available travel, discounts on hotel stays and car rentals, Air Canada Vacations discounts, and more.

Language skills

As Canada's national carrier, we are proud to offer bilingual services. Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in English and French. As Canada's principal international carrier, preference will be given to candidates fluent in French, Greek, Japanese, and Mandarin.

Diversity and inclusion

Air Canada is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contribution of its employees to the company's success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals to build a workforce that is diverse and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest, but will only communicate with those selected for the next steps of the process.