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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Temporary rotation position – 2 weeks of work followed by 2 weeks OFF.

Replacement of Leave of Absence - +/- 18 months

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out all of the necessary functions pertaining to the loading and unloading of cargo;
• Prepare all documents related to the cargo shipments, flight operations, and revenue accounting;
• Provide customer service for both incoming and outgoing cargo all while delivering an exceptional experience;
• All other duties deemed necessary by the company to ensure the effectiveness of the operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary 5 or equivalent;
• Ability to communicate in at least 2 of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, English;
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work under pressure in a physically challenging environment;
• Hold a valid driving license;
• Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations is an asset;
• Experience as a cargo agent or cargo handler will be considered an asset;
• Experienced in driving forklifts;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Available to travel occasionally for training;
• Available to work evenings, nights and weekends;
• If the position is filled locally, the work location will be Puvirnituq;
• 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 cannot be filled locally, airfare from Montreal, room and board is included.

COMPENSATION

• Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with corporate policy
• Annual salary starting at $43,706.
• Northern Allowance $10,784 (if applicable)

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.