Partner, Strategy and Programs/Partenaire - Stratégie et Programmes

Air Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian airline is seeking a Partner for their Strategy and Programs team in Toronto. This mid-senior level role involves providing high-level operational support, developing strategic materials, and collaborating across various departments. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, over 5 years of experience in strategy or consulting, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position promises an engaging environment with opportunities for growth and impact in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy and consulting roles, preferably in aviation or travel industry.
• Ability to transform complex operational data into actionable insights.
• Experience in managing projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for strategic initiatives.
• Develop strategic materials that inform leadership decisions.
• Ensure clear communication of strategic priorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical capabilities

Exceptional communication skills

Project management

Data synthesis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

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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 Director, Operations Strategy and Programs, the Partner, Strategy and Programs plays a central role in providing high-level operational support for the development, coordination, and execution of enterprise-wide operational and strategic initiatives across Air Canada. This role develops high-impact strategic materials and actionable insights that inform leadership decisions, performance insights, and cross-functional programs that enhance operational readiness, employee engagement, and long-term planning effectiveness.

Collaborating closely with leaders across Operations, Airports, Flight Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Corporate teams, the Partner ensures that strategic priorities are clearly communicated, well-governed, and successfully implemented. The position requires strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret complex operational data and transform it into meaningful insights and narratives for senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. A master’s degree or an MBA is an asset.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in strategy and consulting roles, with the aviation or travel industry as a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability.
• Exceptional written and visual communication skills (presentations, executive documentation, strategic storytelling).
• Ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Skilled at synthesizing data and insights into clear recommendations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment with shifting priorities.
• Experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or program management is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation