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Air Canada is looking for an experienced and dynamic technical Analyst Application Development & Maintenance (Temporary) focused on providing IT support to the Air Canada’s Product distribution branch focusing on the maintenance and development of our New Capability Distribution (NDC) solution. This role requires collaboration with a diverse internal workforce and extended third party service providers.
These are exciting times for IT at Air Canada, with several major projects underway that will transform its IT landscape. This is a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies and to contribute to the evolution of the Air Canada’s NDC solution for its partners, a recognition program for corporate customers as well as optimize existing functionality.
This position will be reporting to the IT Manager-responsible for NDC portal and the Air Canada B2B Agent portal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At-least 3 years of IT technology or operations experience in a large company preferably in the Transportation/Airline domain would be an asset.
• A relevant University degree/technical certification, and/or relevant experience commensurate to the role.
• Experience working with NDC (New Distribution Capability) APIs and schemas in an airline distribution environment.
• Familiarity with airline offer and order management standards as defined by IATA NDC implementations.
• Understanding of ITIL, SDLC, Agile methodologies, Jira, and cyber security risk management frameworks are assets.
• Knowledge of APIs and Tools like SOAP UI/Postman is a must. Knowledge of Mulesoft will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and independent worker.
• Possess investigative nature and be self-motivated.
• Results oriented with proactive and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure against tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Must be a team player with ability to work closely with diverse groups and working styles.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships.
• Good knowledge of implemented web/ application initiatives.
• Ability to following processes and directives.
• Knowledge with User Acceptance Testing, Quality assurance testing, and has impact assessments skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours, when required.
• 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.

• Develop, deliver, and maintain the NDC portal and the Air Canada agent portal as per desired technology architecture and business requirements while ensuring highest quality of end-products through introduction of new tools, technology, and practices for evolution of processes & optimization of applications.
• Troubleshoot partner issues with IT cross functional teams and provide solutions promptly.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to collect and use information for improved operational and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal users to develop, evaluate, install, and test software enhancements.
• Review and analyze data from multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update technical documents, flowcharts, and procedures.
• Communicate analysis results and making recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide support for the business analysis and technology/business integration efforts.
• Conduct requirement and systems analysis and translate business requirements.
• Support multiple working methodologies such as Hybrid, Agile, DevOps.
• Support planning and monitoring processes.
• Provide management with economic impact and compliance issues surrounding key business decisions support definition and maintenance of methods, techniques, and calculations for identifying ways to improve business/technical processes.