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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.
Accountabilities (Responsibilities):
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Handle administrative tasks related to the cargo activity (documentation, research, filing and archiving various files, cargo manuals, preparing manifests, answering phone calls)
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Issue transport documents (transshipment manifests)
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Issue customs documents (manifests, central customs office, warehouse, transit, etc.)
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Prepare loading order slips according to the company’s rules
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Prepare, for the cargo warehouse employees, the list of loads to be grouped on pallets or in containers
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Communicate and cooperate with load control offices (local and regional) and possibly with cargo movement control in Toronto
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Follow up on and verify the information transmitted to customs (ACI and ICS)
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Oversee relations with customers, service providers and subcontractors, as part of the daily cargo activity
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Control and follow up on the smooth running of cargo activities by the handling company and the various participants
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Verify and control shipments sent by agents, consolidators, other companies, etc. Indicate irregularities on documents to protect the company’s interests
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Report to coordinators on the progress of the day’s cargo activities to ensure follow-up on the files in progress
Qualifications
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At least a bachelor’s degree in logistics/transportation
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Significant cargo experience, preferably with an airline
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Hold the “Hazardous Material Specialist” (internal training)
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Wearing of the uniform according to the company’s rules
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Class 3 driver’s licence without restriction
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Proficient in Word and Excel and conducting web searches
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Knowledge of Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport is preferred
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Obtaining 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 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 Requirements
Excellent knowledge of French and English (Good oral, reading, writing)– the knowledge of additional foreign languages is an asset
Diversity and Inclusion
Air 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
