Aviation Stores Agent SAA

Canadian North • Ottawa, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Canadian North, we don't just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether you're on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger. You'll help strengthen communities, honor Indigenous cultures, and bring vital services to some of the most remote and remarkable places in Canada. This position reports to the Assistant Manager, Stores and is in accordance with the GAFAE Collective Agreement. The role involves receiving, shipping, warehousing, storing, dispersing, and recording parts, equipment, and supplies, as well as handling Aeronautical Products and assisting internal customers with aircraft parts needs. Responsibilities include preparing and shipping parts orders, maintaining warehouse orderliness, processing shipments and inventory, and carrying out Dangerous Goods Shipping as required.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma; post-secondary diploma/degree an asset;
• 2 years’ experience as a Stores Agent, preferably with Canadian North or another airline or Aerospace company;
• Minimum 1-year experience of warehouse shipping or receiving in a computerized inventory environment;
• Must have experience with shipping, receiving and customs procedures within a parts department or materials environment;
• Proficient in MS office suite and experience with Power BI considered an asset;
• Ability to perform physical labour related to duties (eg: heavy lifting, load/unload shipments, etc.);
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy;
• Possess strong communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Possess excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills;
• Self-motivated and able to complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;
• Must be able to work various shifts with ability to work overtime on short notice;
• Able to be available for occasional northern travel, where work assignments can be up to 21 days;
• Ability to obtain and retain a Canadian North Dangerous Goods qualified Shippers Certificate;
• Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset;
• Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.

Nice To Haves

• post-secondary diploma/degree an asset
• Purchasing experience and/or aviation experience considered an asset
• experience with Power BI considered an asset
• Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving, shipping, warehousing, storing, dispersing and recording parts, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Responsible for acceptance and release of Aeronautical Products;
• Responsible for helping internal customers with needs such as picking and issuing aircraft parts, equipment and supplies;
• Preparation and shipping of parts orders to our outlying airline bases;
• Ensure that shipments and pickups are processed and expedited efficiently;
• Warehouse and store parts and supplies, maintaining the Stores areas in an orderly condition;
• Prepare shipments for ground transportation and arrange local pick-ups/drop-offs using courier or other approved methods;
• Process orders and perform inventory, ensuring that related records are accurate and current;
• Carrying out Dangerous Goods Shipping as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Extended healthcare
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Dependent life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Group Dental Benefits (Starts after 1 month of regular active employment)
• Retirement Savings Plan (Available after 6 months of regular active employment)
• Travel Privileges (Eligible for Canadian North flights after 1 month, Additional travel privileges are available after probation. Fly with Canadian North’s affiliated airlines at a great price worldwide, Reduced rates and free travel passes!)
• Cargo Privileges (Access to personal cargo shipment as per the Employee Travel Guide and Company policy)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED