Your Future is Bright At Canadian North, we dont just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether youre on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger.
Youll help strengthen communities, honor Indigenous cultures, and bring vital services to some of the most remote and respanable places in Canada.
Why Work With Us?
- Purpose-Driven Mission — Your work matters
- Tight-Knit, Inclusive Team — You’ll feel valued and supported
- Career Growth Opportunities — Across the North and beyond
- Experience the North — Adventure meets purpose
- Trusted Airline of the Arctic — Be part of something bigger
Total Rewards & Employee Benefits
We’re committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, security, and future.
Group Insurance 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
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re reliable, safety-focused, and ready for adventure, we want to hear from you. Join a company where people count on you, and where you can count on a career that matters.
About the positionCargo Agents support a safe work culture under the direction of the Coordinator, Cargo Services. They provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients while strictly following company Standard Operating Procedures.
Please note this is a temporary position ending approximately July 13, 2026.
This is a rotational position. 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off, 12-hour days, 7 days a week for the rotations. Your three weeks "on" will be based in Iqaluit, NU. Rotational travel assistance and accommodation are provided.
Level: As per the UNIFOR Collective Agreement.
Pay Rate: Starting at $21.00 per hour in accordance with the UNIFOR Collective Agreement.
Accommodation & Meals: Provided for employees rotating into Iqaluit, NU.
Northern Living Allowance: $8.89 per hour for employees living in Iqaluit, NU, and $4.45 per hour for all other northern residents.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesInterested candidates should be able to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
- Responsible for following the companies Standard Operating Procedures without deviation;
- Promote a safe working culture;
- Assist with claims for damaged or missing goods;
- Maintain records as required;
- Process load control data;
- Issue Airway Bills and process sales reports for deposit;
- Disseminate information;
- Process shipment and reception of all cargo;
- Initiate claims resulting from missing and damaged cargo;
- Perform other duties and functions related to the foregoing;
- Assist Cargo/Ramp Attendants and Agents if so required;
- Responsible for Amazon processing, sorting, and distribution;
- Communicate to customers;
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and QualificationsInclude, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:
- Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, problem solving & interpersonal skills;
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in a high pressure, high volume environment;
- Knowledge of cargo handling and processing procedures considered an asset;
- Knowledge and experience of loading and load control on company aircraft considered an asset;
- Forklift driving experience an asset;
- Proven customer service skills;
- Knowledge of Canadian North’s Cargo computer program;
- Knowledge of Canadian North Cargo and Ramp procedures manual;
- Operational knowledge of company aircraft handling;
- Must be willing to work various shifts (including evenings, holidays and weekends);
- Must be familiar with handling of dangerous goods and be able to obtain and retain a dangerous goods acceptance level certificate;
- Ability to communicate in Inuktitut a definite asset;
- Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program
Closing date: September 2, 2025