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.Responsible for the day-to-day management of the station including operational decisions and the overall coordination of activities to safely deliver and improve customer experience while achieving operational and financial objectives. Responsible for safety in the day-to-day operations including interactions with suppliers, shippers etc.
Responsibilities:Responsible for the supervision of all warehouse and airside operational activities, ensuring the safety and security of Cargo operationsSupporting the station(s) with generating reactive and proactive safety reportingAccountable for conducting investigations on all safety related incidents or accidentsResponsible for the day-to-day management of operations at the respective station. Work as per SMS and other applicable authorities including a close partnership with airport safetyEnsure Safety, Security and Service standards are observed, monitored, and practiced consistently including the application of the Emergency Response and Environmental Plans, and regulatory complianceResponsible for the management of SMS, and for the implementation and monitoring of corrective actions addressing hazards and safety concerns for the area under their supervisionsConduct self-audits on regular basis. Where audit activities have revealed vulnerability, ensure proper identification of root cause and implementation of corrective measures to address root cause as well as means to verify effectivenessAllocate Cargo operations material, human & financial resources, and policies for Air Canada to ensure safety and security of operations.Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating yearly Goals and Objectives relating to Cargo OperationsRetain the ownership of safety for the station. Where audit activities have revealed vulnerabilities, ensure identification and addressing of root cause and implementation of corrective measures to address root causeProvide leadership and guidance, set clear expectations, hold accountable, Cargo employees on the performance of duties and terminal activitiesDevelop strategies, plans and processes to support business unit financial, service and safety goalsFacilitate, interact with internal and external customers pertaining to Cargo requirements / issuesUnderstand commercial objectives and work collaboratively with Sales to achieve these objectivesResponsible for, monitor and support, daily cargo operationsDevelop strategies and schedules for effective deployment of manpower and resourcesDefine operational requirements with manpower to establish shift requirementsRe-deploy staff to meet service requirements
QualificationsCollege or University degree in management an assetThorough knowledge of Cargo processing and operational procedures an assetCommitment to enhancing operational safetyUnderstanding of the IAMAW collective agreement High energy level with solid planning skillsProven leadership and people skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated strong interpersonal skillsMicrosoft Office proficiency Past management/supervisory experienceKnowledge of WABLink and WebLynx, an asset
Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment
Conditions of Employment:Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.
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.