Ramp Services Agent ($23/h) YYZ

Swissport International AG; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Group benefits (Insurance, RRSPs)

Paid parking

Uniform

Job summary

Swissport International AG is a global leader in aviation services, offering Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to millions of passengers. The company values care, integrity, and teamwork and seeks dedicated individuals to join our team at multiple locations, including Mississauga.

This ground support role involves ramp duties, luggage handling, and operation of various ground support equipment. We offer paid training and a uniform, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ramp experience is preferred.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Good communication skills and excellent English (written and verbal).
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Flexible to work on days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Health & safety awareness is essential.
• Must lift up to 70 pounds (32 kg).
• Ontario G class driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo onto carts/dollies.
• Unload wheelchairs and strollers and deliver to designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required.
• Deliver passenger luggage to the claim area and unload to conveyor system.
• Deliver air cargo to recipient.
• Operate ground support equipment (tow tractors, belt loaders, etc.).
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs, and strollers onto aircraft.
• Service aircraft water and lavatories.
• Inspect ramp areas for debris and dispose of it.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor/manager.
• Comply with security requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ramp experience

Eligible to work in Canada

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Weather resilience

Shift flexibility

Health & Safety awareness

Lift heavy objects

Education

Ontario G class driver’s license

Eligibility to work in Canada

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor‑made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals who align with these values to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

To provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, to include but not be limited to loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water, and lavatory servicing.

Job Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to the designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed.
• Deliver passenger luggage to the claim area and unload onto the conveyor system.
• Deliver air cargo to the appropriate recipient.
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de‑icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies, and passenger vans.
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs, and child strollers onto aircraft.
• Service aircraft water and lavatories
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to the gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager.
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority, and carrier security requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Previous ramp experience is a plus
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Valid Ontario G class drivers license
• Good communication skills
• Excellent English Language skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms).

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Group benefits (Insurance, RRSPs, etc.)
• Paid parking.
• Uniform

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

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