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AIR INUIT - CORPORATE PROFILE

Air Inuit has been providing essential scheduled, charter, cargo and emergency air transportation services to Nunavik and beyond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 45 years. Owned collectively by the Inuit of Nunavik through the Makivik Corporation, the airline operates a fleet of 37 aircraft and employs over 1,100 people in one of the world's most demanding flying environments.

Air Inuit's management and team of dedicated employees are committed to pursuing the company's mission of providing safe, punctual and courteous air service to the people living and doing business in the beautiful Nunavik region of northern Quebec.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure inventory management and supply of groceries (food, dietary needs, maintenance needs);
• Ensure verification, rotation and storage of merchandise and limit losses;
• Cook meals during service hours for employees;
• Ensure customer and service satisfaction;
• Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen premises and equipment;
• Know, apply and enforce applicable regulations (WHMIS, MAPAQ, CNESST);
• Support and guide less experienced employees assigned to the work team;
• Serve meals with courtesy and professionalism; Comply with food specifications;
• Perform all other tasks required by the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary 4 or equivalent experience;
• Vocational diploma (DEP) in cooking or equivalent;
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years relevant kitchen experience;
• Training as a food handler or hygiene manager (MAPAQ), an asset;
• Functional bilingualism French/English, Inuktituk an asset;
• Ability to prepare a variety of meals for 20 to 50 people;
• Punctual, autonomous, organized and reliable;
• Willing to work atypical hours;
• Able to accept and adapt to unforeseen circumstances;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• The candidate will be considered as having no specific background and will travel throughout Nunavik;
• Be able to lift heavy loads (maximum 50 lbs) occasionally;
• Current driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Rotational position - 3 weeks of work followed by 3 weeks off.
• If the position cannot be filled locally, airfare from Montreal, room and board is included.

COMPENSATION

• Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with corporate policy
• Annual salary starting at $43,706.
• Northern Allowance $10,784 (if applicable)

BENEFITS

What we offer:

• An employee Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) - 5% employer contribution;
• A group insurance plan (life, medical, dental, short and long-term disability);
• A 3-week vacation allowance (6%);
• Company profit-sharing;
• Telemedicine program for the employee and family members;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and family members;
• A retirement allowance program;
• A program of flight privileges and discounted travel with several airlines around the world;
• Various innovative recognition programs.

APPLICATION

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. We are proud of our culture, which encourages diversity. We believe in fair employment practices. As such, all qualified candidates are considered for employment. However, only those selected for the recruitment process will be contacted.

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and is not intended to be discriminatory.

Air Inuit is committed to employment equity and invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.