Manager, Cargo Science and Innovation

Air Canada
CA - Quebec - Dorval
November 10, 2024

Description

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.

Air Canada Cargo is seeking a Manager, Cargo Science and Innovation to help drive our data-driven initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with the AI COE data scientist and work independently to build data science and analytical models to solve cargo business problems.

Responsabilities:
Lead the development and execution of strategic roadmap for data science proof of concepts using low-code data science tools
Lead the development of analytical models to drive cargo innovation
Lead research on emerging trends in AI related to Cargo and recommend innovative solutions to maintain competitive advantage.
Provide feedback to the corporate AI team related to the effectiveness of their data science models produced for Cargo
Using low-code data science tools (such as Dataiku) to:
Develop and implement processes for the end-to-end deployment of the data science models
Manipulate complex and extremely varied data sets within Air Canada Cargo and external sources to solve real world problems
Utilize multiple sources of data along with broad range of machine learning techniques in order to improve performance and interpretability of the models
Prepare and integrate large and various types of data (structured/non-structured)
Ensure the optimization of data science models, including feature selection and build, using different techniques in the data science toolbox
Produce data-driven insights to help in informed decisions and actions by telling a convincing story and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders
Develop automated processes for large scale end-to-end deployment
Continuously validate accuracy and improve implemented solutions/models
Ensure the optimization of data science models, including feature selection and build

Leverage visualization tools/packages to create representations of results
Provide guidance and support to the cargo business stakeholders to maximize the value of the analytics output for their decision making
Build data requirements and measurement plans that accurately measure the success of Cargo AI initiatives, work with the AI COE to execute on these plans and present effectively to key stakeholders
Key participant in the strategic development and execution of the Cargo AI Roadmap
Work collaboratively to provide data science knowledge to develop new AI driven solutions with a multi-disciplinary team including business stakeholders, change managers, business translators, data scientists, data engineers and developers
Qualifications Master's degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, applied statistics, BI, econometrics, computer science, operations research, etc.). Strong business acumen is essential
7+ years of experience using in data science, operational research or similar quantitative roles in industry or academic environment
Strong communications, presentation, and decision-making skills including the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
Ability to work independently under pressure."
Strong team orientation
Detail oriented, strong organizational skills and analytical abilities
A strong understanding of technological integrations including program delivery, continuous implementation, and delivery processes
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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