Ramp Attendant

About this role

Are you looking for a hands-on opportunity where you aren’t trapped at a desk all day? As a Ramp Attendant, you will be part of our aviation grounds crew, ensuring our fleet of aircrafts takes off safely and on time. Your love for labour and a job well done will be an asset to our ground handling team in Yellowknife, NT. Summit Air, headquartered in Yellowknife, NWT, operates across Canada, specializing in passenger charters, cargo transport, and customized flight solutions for industry-leading clients with a legacy of excellence in northern and remote aviation. There has never been a better time to join our industry leading team. Apply today! Click the link below to see what it’s like to work with Summit Air: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC-W5h3r5Ec&t=2s Key Responsibilities Marshals aircraft in ramp area; tows aircraft on the ground Unload and load passenger baggage and cargo to/from aircraft Assists with aircraft grooming and washing De-ices aircraft and assists crew to prepare aircraft for departure Performs snow removal duties as required Ensures necessary ground equipment is available in the ramp area for upcoming flights Assists with freight handling Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Ground Operations Manager Qualifications Training provided for the successful candidate Previous ramp, labourer, or other job-site experience an asset Previous forklift or loader experience an asset Ability to work with limited supervision Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position which include bending, climbing, and heavy lifting Must hold valid class 5 drivers license Must meet pre-employment drug & alcohol testing requirements Must be able to obtain airport security clearance Work Conditions 4 on,4 off rotating shift schedule including day shift 5:00am - 5:00pm and night shift 5:00pm - 5:00am Working outside in all weather conditions Those local to Yellowknife given preference due to the location of this project Additional Information Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada's North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo, to transferring passengers, to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. Employment Equity At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.