Careers

Location	Pickle Lake
Status	Full-time - Rotational
Shift	14 days on/14 days off
Department	Ground Operations
Deadline	Until Filled

Job Summary

Wasaya Airways is looking for highly motivated and safety conscious Ramp Attendants to join our team in Pickle Lake on a rotational basis. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency of our operation, and safety of our equipment, aircraft, cargo and customers in and out of our Pickle Lake base.

WHY WORK FOR US

• Hourly rate $ 23.44
• Travel provided to Pickle Lake from Thunder Bay if needed.
• Staff housing and accommodations provided.
• Two weeks rotational shift, providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension plan.

The Ramp Attendant performs aircraft loading and unloading and operates ground service equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load and unload cargo and baggage as directed by Flight Crew
• Marshall aircraft as required.
• Operate aircraft ground equipment and push-back aircraft as required.
• Perform light aircraft grooming as required.
• Assist with boarding of special needs passengers as required.
• Maintain control of baggage and cargo according as required.
• Configure aircraft as required.
• Complete all necessary equipment checks, documentation and paperwork.
• Cargo acceptance and inventory control
• Maintain grounds as required.
• Foster a healthy working environment and promote a positive climate within the workplace.
• Perform and uphold Wasaya’s Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers
• Any other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Valid class G driver’s license required
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven mechanical abilities.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous airline experience is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift truck.
• Basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of filling out waybills is an asset.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office and in the use of internet and email
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of First Nations Organizations is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Overtime as required.
• Travel may be required.
• Transportation to and from YPL (out of YQT) is provided, if needed.
• Food and Accommodations are provided (rotational work)
• Weekend work may be required.
• Hazards associated with trade.
• May be exposed to loud noise, dirt, oil, and fumes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift or move up to 70lbs.; Repetitively.
• Manual dexterity is required.

PICKLE LAKE, ONTARIO

• The most northerly community in Ontario that is accessible year-round by road.
• “Ontario’s Last Frontier”
• Thousands of lakes and vast forests, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts!