AIR INUIT - CORPORATE PROFILE

Air Inuit has been providing essential scheduled, charter, cargo and emergency air transportation services to Nunavik and beyond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 45 years. Owned collectively by the Inuit of Nunavik through the Makivik Corporation, the airline operates a fleet of 37 aircraft and employs over 1,100 people in one of the worlds most demanding flying environments.

Air Inuits management and team of dedicated employees are committed to pursuing the companys mission of providing safe, punctual and courteous air service to the people living and doing business in the beautiful Nunavik region of northern Quebec.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize the warehouse in a functional manner and ensure the proper functioning of the equipment;
• Load preparation and load verifications;
• Assist, when necessary, in the loading and unloading of the aircraft;
• Help prepare all flight documents related to cargo;
• Cargo reception and distribution;
• Operate the forklift;
• Be fully trained to replace the cargo agent;
• Participate in the training of the staff under his/her supervision; Assist in the de-icing of aircraft;
• All other duties deemed necessary by the company to ensure the operations effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Bilingual (English/Inuktituk) or (French/Inuktituk) or (French/English);
• Reliable, punctual and able to work under pressure in a physically challenging environment;
• Hold a valid driving license;
• Available to work evenings, nights and weekends;
• If the position is not filled locally, the candidate will be considered as having no specific base.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Rotational position - 2 weeks of work followed by 2 weeks OFF.
• if the position is not filled locally - Air transportation from Montreal, Room & Board is included.

COMPENSATION

• Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with corporate policy
• Annual salary starting at $41 625.
• Northern Allowance $10,784 (if applicable)

BENEFITS

What we offer:

• An employee Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) - 5 employer contribution;
• A group insurance plan (life, medical, dental, short and long-term disability);
• A 3-week vacation allowance (6);
• Company profit-sharing;
• Telemedicine program for the employee and family members;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and family members;
• A retirement allowance program;
• A program of flight privileges and discounted travel with several airlines around the world;
• Various innovative recognition programs.

APPLICATION

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. We are proud of our culture, which encourages diversity. We believe in fair employment practices. As such, all qualified candidates are considered for employment. However, only those selected for the recruitment process will be contacted.

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and is not intended to be discriminatory.

Air Inuit is committed to employment equity and invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.