Analyst - Resource Planning - Temporary

Description

Being part of Air Canada means being part of a Canadian icon; Air Canada was recently named the best airline in North America. Launch your career by joining our innovative and diverse team at the forefront of passenger air transportation.

The Resource Planning Analyst is responsible for overseeing short- and long-term pilot and crew staffing planning by providing efficient and cost-effective crew solutions. The incumbent will ensure crew availability precisely meets daily operational requirements by performing in-depth data analysis of scheduled flight hours, uplift requirements, cabin crew obligations, crew availability and leave. The role also supports planning requirements for Air Canada Rouge flights.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex manipulations and in-depth schedule analyses to support staffing requirements and determine optimal allocation of cabin crew bases.
• Maintain staffing models to ensure alignment with commercial, operational and business needs.
• Develop forecasts and maintain metrics to align and reconcile models, operational results and staffing budgets. Ensure the Crew Planning team meets deadlines for short- and long-term staffing decisions and adheres to regulatory standards.
• Coordinate workforce adjustments with line managers to ensure optimal staffing and cost-effective solutions.
• Continuously adjust plans based on changes to operational/resource plans. Develop contingency plans to manage changes or cabin crew availability requirements.
• Manage weekly changes to staffing plans and rosters. Identify significant changes and highlight variances to the budget.
• Generate and manage forecasts based on model-driven assumptions. Measure and review assumptions against prior performance.
• Forecast annual reserve assignments and ensure proper allocation and management of reserve staffing levels.
• Produce reports to track model inputs and assumptions. Contribute to improving models, metrics and assumptions related to deliverables.
• Continuously seek improvements to cabin crew planning to achieve staffing efficiency gains.
• Set cabin crew staffing targets to develop training and recruitment plans as needed.
• Set scheduling targets for the Flight Operations Program and provide periodic performance reporting against them.
• Lead regular performance reviews with key stakeholders to report on performance measures and forecasts.
• Proactively identify changes and potential updates to crew planning operating processes based on reporting and analysis that will improve efficiency and minimize costs for the Company.
• Run scenarios to simulate the potential impact of operational variations—such as schedule and aircraft type changes, crew base assignments and other resources. Analyze potential costs to the Company through change analysis and propose adjustments to mitigate costs.

Qualifications

• University degree, college diploma or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Results-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Work experience related to collective agreements.
• Knowledge of Air Canada systems is an asset.
• In-flight service or flight operations experience is a definite asset.
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Conditions

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time an offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any necessary work permits, visas or other authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided prior to the start date.

Language Requirements

Where candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that recognizes the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business.

As an employer that provides equal access to employment, we encourage applications from the broadest possible range of candidates to build a diverse workforce that represents our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.