New Posting - Canadian North

Canadian North Inc. is currently recruiting a Cargo Manager - Iqaluit.
Closing Date: March 4, 2013
Competition No: CMYFB13

The Cargo Manager – Iqaluit reports to the Director, Cargo Services. This position is accountable to senior management for overseeing all facets of cargo operations for the Baffin region.

Responsibilities:
 To actively participate in the Company’s Safety Management System program, including investigation and response, and to demonstrate knowledge of employee responsibilities regarding safety;
 Provide leadership and overall management to Cargo Services focusing on highest level of customer service;
 Ensure all cargo customer service agents have the knowledge, attitude and excellent customer service skills for success;
 Ensure all cargo customer service agents are fully trained, briefed and compliant with all applicable regulatory and company requirements;
 Ensure a clean safe and unobstructed work area is maintained and continuously practice proper safety habits;
 Perform administrative and accounting duties related to payroll, cash management and cargo operations including ensuring adherence to cargo and company policies and procedures;
 Provide local management and customer information reporting pertaining to local operation;
 Monitoring the condition of ramp equipment to ensure serviceability;
 With direction of Director, Cargo Services, establish the staffing plans, levels, and recruitment of cargo customer service agents at the local base;
 Promote good customer and supplier relations and positive public relations within the community;
 Respond to cargo customer comments relating to cargo issues in a timely and appropriate manner;
 Assist in the development, delivery and adherence to departmental budgets as they pertain to cargo operations at the local and regional bases
 Other duties as required

Qualifications
 Minimum two (2) years of operational experience in an Air Cargo environment;
 Previous experience in a supervisor or managerial role is a definite asset;
 Strong ability to determine performance goals and ability to hold others accountable;
 Demonstrate high degree of emotional maturity and ability to operate under stressful situations;
 Ability to work flexible hours;
 Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills;
 Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills;
 Ability to work in a team environment;
 Demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing environment;
 Knowledge of WHIMIS and Dangerous Goods Transportation guidelines and procedures considered an asset;
 A strong background in PC skills;
 Working knowledge of a unionized environment considered an asset

Additional Information

To apply for this position, please use the Online Application found on our website http://www.canadiannorth.com/careers (preferred method). Resumes can also be submitted by fax to 403.717.1532.  Please include “Cargo Manager - Iqaluit” or “CMYFB13” in the subject line of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Canadian North Inc. is a subsidiary of NorTerra Inc. a holding and a management company jointly owned by Inuvialuit Development Corporation representing the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic and Nunasi Corporation representing the Inuit of Nunavut. NorTerra Inc., and its subsidiary companies provide preferential employment and career development programs for its Inuit and Inuvialuit beneficiaries.

By submitting your resume you agree that it may be shared amongst NorTerra’s subsidiary companies (Canadian North Inc., Northern Transportation Company Ltd, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing Inc., Braden Burry Expediting Ltd and Northern Industrial Sales Ltd).