New Posting - Canadian North, Flight Attendants

Canadian North is currently recruiting Flight Attendants for Calgary or Edmonton, AB

Competition No: FA2013

Closing Date – October 10, 2013

Start Date: November 4, 2013 (non-negotiable)

Canadian North Flight Attendant Program

The program, offered through Canadian North Inc., consists of Ground school – Initial Training and Simulator Training and in order to proceed though these segments you must achieve a passing mark of 85% or above. Both parts of this training are held in Calgary or Edmonton, AB.

Qualifications for Flight Attendants

 Grade 12 or equivalent (University or College experience is a definite asset)

 Clean criminal record

 Minimum 18 years of age (required for the service of liquor)

 Ability to meet aviation medical standard

 Fluency in English

 Fluency in Inuktitut is a definite asset

 Strong interpersonal skills

 Direct customer service experience

 Basic computer knowledge and experience

 Willingness to relocate and work from the Calgary or Edmonton base

 Canadian citizen or landed immigrant (must be able to meet Transport Canada Security Clearance Regulations)

Flight Attendant Duties and Responsibilities

 Actively participate in the Company’s Safety Management System program and demonstrate knowledge of employee responsibilities regarding safety

 Attend crew briefings

 Conduct preflight checks of the aircraft and ensure that all safety equipment and catering are prepared for flight

 Welcome passengers, check boarding passes, ensure that all carryon items are secured and that passengers have fastened their seatbelts

 Execute preflight announcements, passenger briefings and safety demonstrations

 Initiate service (meals, beverages, reading material)

 Ensure passengers have a safe and comfortable flight by providing excellent customer service

 Willing to work shift work, including early mornings, late nights and some overnight flying

 Willing to work for up to 6 days at a time and for up to 14 hours per day with shift work on weekends and statutory holidays

 Sensitivity to the unique environmental, cultural and business needs of diverse northern cultures and communities

 Handle stressful situations in a calm efficient manner

 Cabin preparation and grooming

 Preflight and post flight paperwork

 Other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

To apply for this position visit www.canadiannorth.com/careers and use the Online Application (preferred method).

Resumes can also be submitted by fax to 403.717.1532.

Please include Flight Attendant or FA2013 in the subject line.

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 Com