Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.Under the direct supervision of the Cargo Coordinator and in collaboration with other cargo operations agents, the Cargo operations Agent will perform import and export tasks, in accordance with the company’s service standards and procedures and in compliance with safety and security regulations.
Responsibilities:Handle administrative tasks related to the cargo activity (documentation, research, filing and archiving various files, cargo manuals, preparing manifests, answering phone calls)Issue transport documents (transshipment manifests)Issue customs documents (manifests, central customs office, warehouse, transit, etc.)Prepare loading order slips according to the company’s rulesPrepare, for the cargo warehouse employees, the list of loads to be grouped on pallets or in containersCommunicate and cooperate with load control offices (local and regional) and possibly with cargo movement control in TorontoFollow up on and verify the information transmitted to customs (ACI and ICS)Oversee relations with customers, service providers and subcontractors, as part of the daily cargo activityControl and follow up on the smooth running of cargo activities by the handling company and the various participantsVerify and control shipments sent by agents, consolidators, other companies, etc. Indicate irregularities on documents to protect the company’s interestsReport to coordinators on the progress of the day’s cargo activities to ensure follow-up on the files in progress
QualificationsAt least a bachelor’s degree in logistics/transportationSignificant cargo experience, preferably with an airlineHold the “Hazardous Material Specialist” (internal training)Wearing of the uniform according to the company’s rulesClass 3 driver’s licence without restrictionProficient in Word and Excel and conducting web searchesKnowledge of Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport is preferredObtaining an access card from the police for the restricted area is imperative
Conditions of Employment:Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic RequirementsBased on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and InclusionAir Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted
