About this role
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
The primary focus and responsibilities of the Air Canada Concierge Agent is to provide personalized service, recognition and attention to detail to Aeroplan Super Elite 100K, other top tier members and Signature class customers in the airport environment. (Arrivals, check-in, departures, transfers, and lounges).
The concierge agent must pay particular attention to our AC VIP customers’ needs and provide excellent service at all times, in line with the customer service guidelines and the corporate safety rules. He / She must be able to solve all kinds of problems and know who and how to ask for assistance. By developing professional, positive relationships with our most frequent customers, the concierge will help develop brand loyalty.
Responsibilities:
- Be present at Check-in to greet and acknowledge premium customers and escort to the Lounge if required.
- Assist at Flight arrivals / Flight departures with premium customers’ concerns i.e. assisting with ticketing, upgrades, connections, baggage retrieval and any last-minute arrangements.
- Assist at Gates with boarding premium customers.
- Meet and acknowledge premium customers at the Lounge.
- Liaise with the 24 / 7 Concierge Desk when required.
- Network with other Global Concierge Agents at other Stations and with local representatives (Hotels, OAL’s).
- Provide solutions for premium customers, in case of irregular operations.
- Maintain daily reports on the concierge activities, log problems and follow through when required.
- Liaise with Concierge groups to provide support / assistance in dealing/handling with high profile/premium customers.
- Internet, emails, Word; Excel proficiency and use of ALTEA reservations system.
- Degree / Diploma in Tourism is an asset.
- Experience in a similar role is an asset.
- Ticketing knowledge is an asset.
- Ability to travel (seminars, training, etc.).
- Obtain an airport pass.
- Wear AC Uniform according to the Air Canada uniform and grooming policy.
- Comply with Airport security and safety rules.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.
Linguistic Requirements
Excellent knowledge of German and English (written and oral) – French and the knowledge of additional foreign languages is considered an asset.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted
Other facts
About Air Canada
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.
What you'll do
- The Concierge Agent provides personalized service to premium customers at the airport, assisting with check-in, arrivals, departures, and lounge access. They are responsible for addressing customer concerns and ensuring a high level of service at all times.
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