Specialist, Manufactured Revenue

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. This is a key position within the Revenue Management branch’s Manufactured Revenue team, whose goal is to generate new revenues by implementing next-generation RM concepts, maintaining a strategic roadmap for the department, and developing models and systems to further Air Canada’s revenue generation while supporting key commercial initiatives and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The Specialist, Manufactured Revenue will help guide the development and deployment of new Revenue Management concepts and systems, while also reviewing and supporting existing core RM processes & algorithms. The Specialist will consult on RM workflows and best practices and contribute to an innovation community at Air Canada, while recommending strategic commercial decisions. Responsibilities

• Guide the design of Offer Optimization, Branded Fare, and Ancillary systems & practices based solidly on RM theory, including assessments of vendor proposals, participating in build vs buy decisions, and leading internal development activities
• Contribute to the deployment of next-generation RM concepts, like dependent-demand forecasting models and continuous pricing, in a manner that balances scientific & commercial realities through analysis and guidance
• Guide the application of RM theory by supporting other teams in aligning recommended existing and new practices & workflows with theory and promoting post-audit and assessment strategies
• Contribute to the development of an innovation community at Air Canada and represent Air Canada at industry and academic events and organizations
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the RM roadmap
• Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to develop an expertise in Air Canada’s RM processes & datasets
• Participate in the assessment and recommendation of different commercial strategies to support key corporate objectives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Revenue Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in a practical application of revenue management theory and revenue generation with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Knowledge of Origin-Destination revenue management theory, including forecasting & optimization of traditional and dependent-demand models
• Scientific expertise in offer optimization, or other next-generation RM concepts, including ancillary products, bundles, and branded fares
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to communicate to diverse audiences with multiple levels of expertise
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with an ability to synthesize complex situations, formulate creative & out-of-the-box solution sets, and present them in simple, understandable terms
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills: a team player, a diplomat, a presenter, and a persuader
• Self-starter with an ability to work under pressure, changing priorities, and tight deadlines with limited supervision.
• Strong commercial and results orientation
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets and transform them into clear business insights. (Python, R, SQL, or other programming languages)
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

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 Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. 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.