Ramp Agent (Station Attendant) – Airport - Part-Time - Proactive hiring

Air Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major airline in Vancouver is looking for a Part-time Ramp Agent to join their dynamic team. This physically demanding role involves onloading and offloading aircraft while ensuring safety and timely performance. No previous experience is required, and candidates must have a valid driver's license and the ability to lift 70 lbs. Training is provided. Competitive benefits, including travel privileges, are offered, along with flexible shift options as you gain seniority.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Travel privileges for employees and family

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Shift flexibility based on seniority

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required for driving heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs repetitively.
• Must pass medical evaluation, including drug and alcohol test.
• Availability for a full-time paid training program for 9-10 weeks.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong safety and security consciousness.
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Dependable and punctual in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with crew to onload and offload aircraft safely.
• Perform baggage handling and processing connecting passengers' bags.
• Contribute to a successful operation on the tarmac.

Job description

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (Onsite)

Starting Salary: $17.85/hour for Part Time

Branch: Airports Canada & CX Strategy

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Job type: Part-time

Plus shift premiums: Afternoon - $0.50 for each hour worked between 18:00 and 23:00. Midnight - $1.00 for each hour worked between 23:00 and 6:00.

No Previous Experience Required.

What will you do today?

As a dynamic team member, you collaborate with your crew to efficiently onload and offload aircraft, ensuring safe and on-time performance. You may perform a range of tasks including baggage handling, processing connecting passengers’ bags, or duties on the tarmac contributing to a successful operation.

What will you find with us?

• Wellbeing: Our benefits go beyond standard health, dental and pension, supporting you and your family across lifestyle aspects, including finances and mental health.
• Flexibility: As you gain seniority, you can trade shifts to fit your life. Some locations offer full-time or part-time options.
• Travel: Our travel privileges provide special rates for you, your family and friends to explore the world.
• Diversity: A diverse ground crew where you’ll work with different people on every shift.
• Training: You don’t need airline, airport or aviation experience. A fully paid, full-time nine to ten week training program is provided, and we support career development and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Job requirements

teamwork is essential for maintaining the smooth operation of our fleet. This physically demanding role involves active movement both on the airside and in the baggage room. Operations run year-round, so readiness to work in all weather conditions is required.

To Join Us, You Must Have

• A valid driver’s license – driving heavy equipment on the airside is required
• Ability to lift 70 lbs repetitively
• To pass a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test
• Availability to attend and successfully pass a nine to ten weeks full-time paid training program
• Availability to work rotating shift patterns over a 24-hour period (including weekends and holidays)
• Safety and security conscious
• Strong communication and ability to work in a team daily
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations. Refer to Transport Canada for details
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer is made and should secure any required work permits/visas or other authorizations; this is the candidate’s responsibility

Note: Take a look at this video to see what our Ramp Agents get up to: https://vimeo.com/1086935283/87320bbc10

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is committed to Diversity and Inclusion, aiming to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights employees’ unique contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help build a workforce reflecting the diversity of customers and communities we serve. Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.