Ramp Agent

FedEx Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in Ottawa is seeking an AM Ramp Agent for a temporary full-time role up to 6 months. You will coordinate aircraft loading/unloading, mentor hourly staff, and support operations with strong communication and leadership.

Requirements include high school diploma, 6 months in jet ground support, ability to lift 70 lbs, valid driver's license, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel. The position may include courier or dispatcher duties and requires passing training and recurrency tests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or education equivalent.
• 6 months experience/training in jet aircraft ground support operations.
• Proficiency in basic MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to prepare Canadian customs paperwork and pass required training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations related to aircraft loading/unloading for FedEx services.
• Provide leadership to cargo handlers and support staff; mentor hourly employees.
• May perform duties of courier, cargo handler, and/or dispatcher as needed.
• Operate in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GSE operations

MS Word

MS Excel

Customs paperwork

Driver's license

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

This is an interview position.

Coordinates all operations relating to aircraft loading/unloading activities; provides leadership to cargo handlers and operational and personnel support. May perform job duties and responsibilities required of a courier, cargo handler and/or dispatcher. To model the way for hourly employees by becoming a mentor and demonstrating role model behaviour including strong communication, conflict resolution and leadership ability (through Best Practices methods)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High school/educational equivalent
• Six (6) months experience/training in jet aircraft ground support equipment/aircraft operations
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic level MS Word and Excel
• Knowledge of FAMIS, COSMOS, e-mail and FedEx intranet systems preferred
• Ability to prepare and process Canadian customs paperwork
• Ability to successfully complete all required basic training and maintain accreditation through yearly recurrency training, i.e. GSE administrator and operator permit, DG Specialist certified, W&B certification, etc.
• EXCEL/LEAP candidates preferred
• Good understanding of FedEx products, features of service, general operations. Loading/unloading procedures preferred
• Must have the ability to lift 70 lbs and manoeuvre any package weighing up to 150 lbs with appropriate equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's licence and good driving record
• Excellent human relations, customer relations, and communication skills
• Good analytical, problem solving, prioritization and organisational skills
• Must be able to pass R.C.M.P. assessment.

Additional Details: AM Ramp Agent Temporary FT work assignment up to 6 months. Full G driver license required.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in an PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver's license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of: 1) their current driver's abstract; 2) their performance during application interviews; and 3) their performance on any driver competency assessments administered

Employment Equity Statement

At FedEx our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer, one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we serve. We foster respectful, safe and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.