Location: Winnipeg, MB, CanadaStarting Salary: $22.44/hour
Branch: ControllerCategory: Unionized (IAMAW – Finance)
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
Winnipeg Finance is looking for new team members to join our exciting and growing Branch. Are you interested in expanding your skills within a Branch that provides financial support for continued education and encourages growth into other areas and positions within the Branch?
The Winnipeg office of Air Canada is the global accounting center for Air Canada, which also manages the related passenger revenue accounting and sales systems, general accounting and consolidated financial reporting requirements of Air Canada. The office is comprised of about 150 accounting and information system professionals. We work in a fast-paced environment with many exciting digital and e-commerce initiatives underway. We offer flexible start times and a mix of in person and remote work.
The current starting salary is $22.44/hour as per the IAMAW Finance Collective Agreement. Regularly scheduled pay advancements up to $26.54/hour, or higher in the event of promotion or growth into other positions.
Work schedule: Full-time Monday to Friday with flexible start time between 07:00am and 10:00am, with specific start times designated during training and other operationally required time periods. Once probation has been successfully completed, option to work a hybrid work schedule mixing in person and remote work, subject to ongoing review.
Benefits & Privileges
As one of the leading employers in Canada, we like to ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits including:
Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You will be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family.
Responsible for providing financial support in order to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations.
Perform primary accounting functions in accordance with clearly defined proceduresProvide professional, proficient service to external and internal customersPrepare correspondence via email or letterVerify accuracy of accounts, reconcile and investigate discrepanciesPerform tasks based on provided training, reference documentation, and standard processes Determine financial valuations using manuals, tariffs, or other sources for pricing/investigationIdentify procedure/process deviations for reviewInitiate primary/intermediate communication to investigate missing or incorrect data or documents
QualificationsMinimum three (3) years office experienceDegree in progress in Accounting, Finance or related field an assetStrong communication skills both written and verbalStrong customer service skillsAbility to not just multitask but to also anticipate process before directed to do soAbility to run reports, analyze data and prepare spreadsheetsProficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to work independently and in a team environment Ability to prioritize duties and use good judgementBilingual an asset
Conditions of EmploymentCandidates 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. 