Cargo Handler

Job Description

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Status: Casual

Start Date: Immediately

Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut.

We value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. Our employees are the core of our success. We are looking for highly motivated, well‑organized individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated, well‑organized individual to join our team as an Air Transport Cargo Handler.

• Drive and operate ramp‑servicing vehicles and equipment
• Position passenger loading stairs and operate aircraft cargo doors
• Marshal or tow aircraft to gate positions for boarding and deplaning and for cargo handling
• Load, unload and sort passenger baggage and/or freight from aircraft and trucks in accordance with security regulations
• Transport freight between aircraft and airport warehouse
• Receive, count, tag and weigh all incoming freight
• Use the Amelia Cargo System to arrange, depart, allocate, manifest and create consignments
• Perform daily inventory of consignments within the warehouse
• Notify customers of inbound freight for pickup within the warehouse
• Organize the warehouse to ensure freight is stored in appropriate areas
• Provide a daily on‑hand report of all cargo shipments in the warehouse
• Answer customer inquiries via email, phone or in person regarding cargo questions/concerns
• Prepare freight for transport in accordance with Calm Air’s policies and procedures
• Provide exceptional customer service and respond to emails in a timely manner
• Complete regular training via Calm Air’s online platform and keep it up to date
• Use Calm Air scanning software for cargo and baggage‑related functions
• Check coolers and freezers daily to ensure operation
• Perform aircraft de‑icing
• All other duties as assigned

• Shift work required, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends

• High school diploma or GED (asset)
• Ability to read, write and do basic math
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Criminal reference check
• Excellent listening skills and ability to follow direction
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Valid Class 5F driver's license
• Previous experience in warehousing, receiving and inventory control (asset)
• Ability to obtain and maintain AVOP pass as per Transport Canada rules
• Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries
• Inuktitut and/or Inuinnaqtun language skills (asset)

• Vacation entitlement paid out with each pay statement at 6%
• Airline travel and freight privileges
• Corporate and family events
• And more!

At Calm Air, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities and accessibility for all qualified candidates. We encourage members of designated groups or those requiring accessibility support to self‑declare when applying. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process by emailing .