Pricing Operations Analyst

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.

Reporting to the Manager Pricing Operations, this position is responsible for the implementation, distribution and support of Air Canada’s commercial and corporate fares, brands and products by ensuring the quality and accuracy of the fares to the appropriate distribution channels.  In addition, the Analyst is responsible for the maintenance of a competitive fare structure on an assigned group of Origin-Destination (OD), Corporate contracts and Point of Sales (POS).

Responsibilities: 

• Execute the implementation, monitoring and adjustment of pricing levers such as pricing structures, fare simplification, corporate contracts, corporate tactical fares, seat sales, systems pricing activities/products, net product development and fare increase in order to further achieve the corporate revenue targets and strategic objectives established by the Pricing manager and the Manager Corporate Sales.
• Analyze and determine the most optimal methods of fare implementation given the commercial and business intent of the request, the existing fare structure, ATPCO coding functionalities as well as database cost considerations.
• Ensure pricing integrity and accurate coding and implementation of all fares, products and brands within commercial deadline priorities.
• Monitor end-product delivery in all distribution channels (Call Center, GDS, AC.com, Mobile, Online Channel) to ensure correct interpretation of Air Canada fares/rules/products/corporate contracts and, as required, proactively take corrective measures in a timely manner.
• Review, troubleshoot and implement corrective measures for any operational issues of AC’s product display within the GDS and Online Booking Tools.
• Collaborate with the Pricing Managers and the Pricing Operations Manager by communicating and providing support to facilitate Revenue management/Corporate Sales decisions or tasks.
• Implement and support specialized products(i.e Aeroplan, baggage, seat selection, ACV, flight pass, groups, airmiles, NTP and Promo/ZED fares)
• Implement the testing and implementation of new AC brands, fares and products.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge in ATPCO fare filing methods, processes and functionalities in order to recommend and apply their use efficiently and effectively to new and existing products 
• Liaise with pricing Managers to develop efficient coding practices to achieve Revenue Management Commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• University Degree or working experience in a relevant field (e.g. formal travel/tourism course or training program)
• Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task with a strong sense of priorities.
• Ability to work accurately at micro levels of detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment.
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of airline reservation system, SABRE, Worldspan and Amadeus an asset.
• Airline reservations, pricing, fares implementation and rates knowledge are assets.
• Proficiency with PC applications, e.g. Excel.
• 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 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.