New Posting - Air Canada

Customer Sales and Service Agents - Permanent Full Time - Vancouver Airport
Air Canada  

 - Vancouver, BC

$14 an hour - Full-time, Permanent

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Across the country and across the world, the Air Canada family brings people together. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. Air Canada, recently ranked Best Airline in North America, is currently looking for Bilingual Customer Sales & Service Agents at the Vancouver Airport. Whether assisting our passengers at airport counters or gate locations, our Customer Sales & Service Agents play an important role in ensuring that our flights are ready for a secure and on-time departure. This is a permanent, full-time position which guarantees 40 hours per week. The hourly rate is of $14.00/hr Please take 2 minutes to watch the following video with more information about the Customer Sales and Service Agent Role: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpTh25EjddA&index=1&list=PL361KjVt-YbJVhmnZXRmugI6h19HHqGYd Job Description:  Conduct passenger check-in. Prepare and issue tickets and boarding passes. Assist pre-boarding passengers and provide information on flight schedules and routes. Act as Ground Hosts and Hostesses. Qualifications Requirements:  Strong customer focus gained through previous customer service experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with a strong commitment to teamwork. Proven problem resolution skills and the ability to multi-task. Accustomed to working within strict timelines in order to maintain on-time departures while ensuring Safety First at all times. Available for shift work - early mornings, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. High school diploma or academic equivalent. Eligible candidates must be willing to undergo and successfully pass a two (2) weeks full-time training (attendance is mandatory). Candidates must also obtain the Transport Canada security card (MOT). (To obtain this security clearance candidates must undergo a thorough criminal background search, please see Transport Canada website for additional details). LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS  Bilingual (English and French). Priority will be given to candidates completely fluent in English and French, however, strong consideration will also be given to candidates fluent in English and one or more of the following languages: Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic, Hebrew, Portuguese, Greek, Danish, Dutch, Hindi, Punjabi and Turkish. At Air Canada, we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability. Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.