Position Title: Cargo Manager (Outbound)
Location: Rankin Inlet, NU
Status: Full Time
Start Date: Immediately
Who We Are!
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.
At Calm Air International LP, we value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. We are only as good as the employees who work with us. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized individuals, who work well in a fast-paced environment, to join our team! Want to learn more? Visit www.calmair.com.
About the Opportunity
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals? Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.
The sky is the limit!
What You'll Get to Do
The Cargo Manager will oversee the daily operations of the Cargo Department. This position will provide guidance and direction to employees and will endeavor to build strong, professional relationships with their teams and customers.
Operations
Responsible for training program development, implementation and records control and maintenance
SMS lead for the Cargo department
Logistics management – plans, implements, and control the effective storage and delivery of goods to meet contractual agreements
Manage Amelia Cargo usage, procedures and full implementation
Manage VMO OCS freighter utilization, procedures and implementation
Responsible to provide strategic planning for the day to day cargo operations
Assist with an inventory tracking system
Liaison with cargo managers to manage freighter utilization and daily inventory
Coach cargo management team on employee/labor relations, customer request, and employee inquiries
Ensure operation meets contractual deadlines
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with customers, and employees, promoting a good working environment with high morale and employee satisfaction
Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities as well as internal policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Financial:
Monitor department manpower to ensure within budget and seek approval for replacement/increase
Ensure payroll budget targets are achieved
Safety:
Demonstrate knowledge of employee responsibilities regarding safety and actively participate in the Company’s Safety Management system
SMS department head responsible to approve SMS caps
Once assigned a report through the SMS Database: must ensure all steps are followed as outlined in the SMS Procedures Manual in respect to the review, investigation, hazard analysis, root cause analysis, corrective action plan and monitoring of each individual report
Actively support the safety management system by following SMS processes and encouraging a safety reporting culture in your department
Promote occupational health and safety within your department and participate in the development and monitoring of safety training
Proactively communicate hazards and SMS initiatives with your department
MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND LEADS – have been delegated the authority and are responsible to the Department Head to actively identify hazards and deficiencies and report through the SMS (Safety Management System) Program reporting system. Communicate with all personnel within their respective department and other departments as required to maintain effective day to day activities. Ensure regulatory and company standards are maintained. Assist in the development and maintenance of company processes and procedures. (Quality Assurance activities)
Carry out their duties safely within regulatory and company standards, policies, processes, and procedures as trained. Use safety equipment (tools, Proper Protective Equipment etc.) as provided. Actively identify and report hazards and deficiencies (when in doubt report). Assist in development of company processes and procedures as required.
Leadership:
Responsible to build and develop the Cargo team by providing direction, support, training and motivation to carry out assigned cargo strategies
Change management leader – execute change while supporting employees through communication, listening and auctioning
Lead and inspire employees, provide mentorship and oversee the professional development of the cargo team
Create and maintain a positive company culture that supports employee participation
Conduct annual performance reviews
Embark on employment equity initiatives; engaging with all employees to promote employment equity and encouraging employees to undertake the self-declaration survey updating as necessary
All levels of the organization share responsibility for human rights within the organization
Overseeing and promoting continuous improvement on human rights and employment equity initiatives
Skills & Experience We Value
Post-secondary education in business, transportation, or logistics preferred
5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within transportation, warehousing, logistics required
Ability to work in a diverse environment with a thorough understanding of different cultures, traditions, practices and beliefs as it affects doing successful business in the North
Proficient with Computers (MS Office)
Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels of employees and customers
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Experience implementing and/or maintaining an inventory tracking system
Northern experience considered an asset
Travel may be required
Ability to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearances
Inuktitut language considered an asset
Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Along with being one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, we are proud to provide a cooperative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package, Calm Air provides exceptional benefits which include:
Registered Pension Plan starting at 5% matched after one year of employment
Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan available upon hire with the exception of dental coverage which has a three month wait period
Entitled to three weeks vacation
Airline travel and freight privileges
Corporate and family events
And more!
If This Sounds Like the Job for You, Contact Us!
At Calm Air, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities and accessibility for all qualified candidates. We encourage all members of a designated group or those requiring accessibility support to self-declare when applying. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the application process by emailing recruitment@calmair.com.
Please submit a resume in confidence by December 14, 2025.
We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.