Agent, Customer Service

The Customer Service Agent is responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service for our passengers by processing passenger check-ins, processing baggage, and answering general inquiries.

Level: As per the UNIFOR Collective Agreement.

Pay Rate: Starting at $21.00 per hour as per the UNIFOR Collective Agreement or commensurate with experience. In addition to the Northern Living Allowance.

Reporting to: Regional Manager, YZF

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be able to perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Process passengers and baggage;
• Make reservations and compute fares;
• Disseminate information;
• Respond to travel agency inquiries;
• Assist passengers with mobility and special needs;
• Issue tickets and process sales reports for deposit;
• Assemble, control and transmit reservations and passenger data;
• Administer Staff Travel and employee travel both business and pleasure;
• Maintain records as required;
• Process claims for damaged or missing baggage;
• Record flight arrival and departure times;
• Conduct radio communications with the aircraft;
• Provide load data;
• Assist the Cargo/Ramp Attendant if so required with the processing of carry-on baggage, placement of cones etc, would not be required to load plane;
• Perform other duties and functions related to the foregoing; and
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent related experience;
• 1 year of customer service experience;
• Possess a working knowledge of Sabre System;
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with high typing accuracy;
• Bilingual in English/French or English/Inuktitut is an asset;
• Possess a knowledge of passenger check-in and baggage handling;
• Must be familiar with all aspects paperwork/documentation for all passenger service functions;
• Must possess strong communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Proven customer service skills;
• Works well in team environment;
• Experience in handling passengers with mobility needs;
• Must be adept at handling multiple tasks, and prioritizing duties;
• Willing to assist in all areas of passenger services;
• Willing to work irregular hours of operation and shift work;
• Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access and Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.

Please note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Please note: This job entails irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, and shift work. Shift schedules will be bid in order of seniority. As a result, we cannot provide you with a schedule around your current job, school schedule, activities, etc. You are however able to shift trade with your colleagues- but you are responsible for the shifts that you are scheduled.

Employees will be given a minimum of (7) calendar days to select their shifts and the work schedule will be finalized (14) days prior to the effective date.

Closing Date: January 9th, 2025.