Shipper

Canadian Helicopters Limited; Les Cèdres; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Pension Plan

On-call duty every 4 weeks

Job summary

Canadian Helicopters Limited is seeking a dedicated Shipper for our head office in Les Cèdres, near Vaudreuil-Dorion. The role reports to the Material Manager and involves packing, documentation, product identification, and route scheduling to ensure timely, compliant shipments.

We value attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability. The position offers a full benefits package, pension plan, and an on-call rotation every fourth week, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic aviation

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical knowledge.
• Good organizational skills and teamwork.
• Autonomy, dynamism, initiative and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move loads up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift knowledge (an asset).
• Bilingualism (an asset).
• Valid driver’s licence (class 5) and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Pack all aeronautical products to be shipped in accordance with industry standards to prevent damage and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare shipping documentation using a computer per company policies and directives.
• Identify aeronautical products and ensure their traceability by tagging or other suitable means.
• Measure package dimensions, verify weight and calculate volume.
• Determine the best routes and transportation to ship products according to deadlines and costs.
• Ensure that received packages conform to company policies.
• Handle aeronautical products and use a forklift when required.
• Ensure cleanliness of the shipping and receiving areas.
• Carry out any other duty, as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Organizational skills

Autonomy and initiative

Attention to detail

Lifting loads 50 lbs

Forklift knowledge

Bilingualism (asset)

Driver's license (class 5)

Job description

Founded in 1947, Canadian Helicopters is the largest helicopter transportation services provider in Canada. Based from 25 locations across Canada, Canadian Helicopters operates over 100 aircraft in support of a range of multinational companies and government agencies including defense, mineral exploration, forest management, hydro and other utilities, construction, air ambulance and search and rescue. In addition to charter services, company affiliates provide flight training and third-party repair and maintenance services.

We currently have a challenging career opportunity for a Shipper at our head office located in Les Cèdres near Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Job Description

Reporting to the Material Manager, duties include:

• Pack all aeronautical products to be shipped in accordance with industry standards in order to ensure that no damage occurs in transit and that all dangerous goods and similar type regulations are adhered to;
• Prepare shipping documentation using a computer; in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, regulatory and suppliers’ directives;
• Identify aeronautical products and ensure their traceability by tagging or other suitable means of all aeronautical products in accordance with the Company stated policies and procedures;
• Measure package dimensions verify weight and calculate volume;
• Determine the best routes and transportation to ship the products according to deadlines and costs by performing computer searches and phone calls;
• Ensure that received packages are conformed to company policies;
• Handle aeronautical products and use a forklift when required;
• Ensure the cleanliness of the shipping and receiving areas;
• Carry out any other duty, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical knowledge;
• Good organizational skills and teamwork;
• Autonomy, dynamism, initiative and attention to detail;
• Ability to lift and move loads up to 50 pounds;
• Forklift knowledge (an asset);
• Bilingualism (an asset);
• Valid driver’s licence (class 5) and access to a car;

Additional Information

Working for Canadian Helicopters is:

• A unique occasion to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities;
• Working with passionate, committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves;
• Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles;
• Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions.

Canadian Helicopters Limited is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Work conditions:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM;
• 1 week out of 4 – on call duty (subject to change);
• Full Benefits Package – basic package paid by employer at 100%
• Pension Plan
• And so much more…

We offer a flexible benefits program including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance and a pension fund plan.