New Posting - Air Canada

Manager General Operations - STOC - Toronto
Air Canada - Toronto, ON

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 position reports directly to the Manager General Operations Station Operation Control Center (STOC) Oversight and develops and implements the strategic and mid term tactical plan for the operational needs of this functional area. The Manager General Operations provides guidance to all departments and ensures the required resources, equipment and facilities necessary to achieve operational targets and measures are in place.  Actions and maintains multi level and multi directional communications with key internal and external interfaces and ensures total product delivery.  Proactively maintains an awareness of developing operating constraints to ensure the best airport plan or solution is delivered  Ensures that valid day-of-flight opportunities, constraints and recovery options are identified by all branches and that the customer impact and down line implications are considered in the decision making process  Acts as a change facilitator for process and procedural improvement  Ensures safety standards are consistently maintained  Implements and directs the strategic vision to drive improved station results  Ensures the alignment of corporate and airport goals  Provides the necessary resources, tools, daily gating plans and communication strategies to optimize airport performance  Communicates goals, objectives, expectations and performance targets  Participates in the development and enhancement of corporate and airport initiatives  Fosters an effective business relationship with external providers  Liaises with SOC and demonstrate efficient resolution of scheduling issues  Analyzes trends and statistics for performance efficiencies and effectiveness  Drives accountability for revenue enhancement and cost containment  Builds high performing teams which communicate effectively within cross functional areas  Supports and recognizes team and individual success  Supports proactively succession planning and management development  Promotes and manages a corporate culture of accountability and ownership  Recognizes as a role model for leadership excellence  Qualifications Strong leadership and negotiation skills  Excellent problem solving skills  Must demonstrate solid operational background  Good conflict resolution skills  Recognized ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility Excellent verbal and written communications skills  Strong commitment to teamwork  Ability to work long and irregular hours  Bachelor’s degree or academic equivalent, an asset  Personal Computer skills, an asset  LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS  Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. At Air Canada, we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability. Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.  Job Airport & Cargo Ground Services Primary Location CA-ON-TORONTO-YYZ Job Posting Start Date & Job Posting End Date: Apr 29, 2014, 4:28:31 PM | May 6, 2014, 10:59:00 PM  Air Canada