Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Ramp Operations, the Aircraft Load Coordinator is responsible for preparing the flight manifests and ensuring that passenger baggage and/or cargo loads comply with weight and balance limitations in accordance with Transport Canada regulations.

Personal Characteristics

Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment

Skilled and respectful, with a positive work attitude

Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential

Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Effective verbal and written communication skills

High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities

Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and provide sound judgment

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Work with colleagues in the Cargo, Ramp and SOCC departments to maximize payload while utilizing the most efficient aircraft configurations

Input values into the Daily Cargo Report after each flight

Using reasonable judgement, ability to balance conflicting operational requirements to maximize cargo payload while maintaining on-time performance, all without jeopardizing safety or regulatory compliance by utilizing data from operational flight plans

Demonstrate friendly customer service support, ensuring that Northern Agents have been informed of flight delays and/or when a freight aircraft will be sent to their community, as well as advising Northern Agents when equipment will be required to offload freight or baggage

Coordinate de-ice operations with flight crew and ramp staff

Communicate fuelling requirements with the Captain after checking through load numbers in the internal computer system

Coordinate and prepare freight preloads and freight final loads, communicating with the Cargo Loadmaster





Ensure that all Ramp Agents are promptly informed when a flight will be arriving or departing to ensure that all services needed are delivered on time

Ensure that Ramp Agents and Customer Service employees are aware of any passenger/baggage/freight changes on flights, including flight delays

Ensure that all applicable Dangerous Goods paperwork is complete and signed by the Captain

Plan aircraft seat configurations for flights and communicate the organization of the aircraft movement on the ground to the Cargo and Ramp Operations employees

Load planning for standby passengers, excess baggage and available baggage/freight space

Work collaboratively with Cargo and Ramp Supervisors to ensure that tasks and departmental objectives are completed in a timely manner

Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent

Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations

Knowledge of Amelia computer system is considered an asset

Must possess valid driver’s licence

Canadian Radio Licence (Aeronautical) required for this role

Forklift licence or completed applicable training considered an asset

Airline experience considered an asset

Working Conditions

Physically able to perform all listed job duties.

Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role.

Work performed both indoors and outdoors; employee must be able to adapt to all outdoor weather conditions.

Work performed in multiple environments. Contact with staff and the general public.

Shiftwork may be required (days, evenings and/or night shift).

Work in a warehouse environment with full range of movement including, but not limited to, bending, sitting, standing, lifting to a maximum of 75lbs, pushing and pulling daily.

Ability to carry and operate a radio.

Use of safety equipment as required and applicable to role.

Methods and procedures described or implied in the job profile may be altered to accommodate employees.

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📌 Aircraft Load Coordinator (Manitoba)
🏢 Perimeter Aviation
📍 Manitoba