Research and Predictive Insight Analyst

Job Posting Title

Research and Predictive Insight Analyst

Job Category

Operational Support

Language Requirements

Bilingual / Bilingue

In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l'éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n'est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Posting End Date

2024-05-29

Job Grade

PIPSC-4

Pay Range

$123,506 - $155,150

Job Summary

Do you want to apply your mathematics, forecasting, and problem-solving skills to complex aviation questions?

As a Research and Predictive Insights Analyst you will be part of a diverse team of analysts working to support NAV CANADA's core business functions and strategic initiatives.

You will be responsible for developing collision risk models, forecasting future air traffic growth, and flight patterns and predicting the effects of multiple critical uncertainties on key organizational performance indicators.

Through collaboration across NAV CANADA and with international working group, airlines, airports, and other industry partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of air navigation safety, service, and sustainability.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you :

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Job Description

Key Accountabilities :

• Represent NAV CANADA as a forecasting and mathematical modeling subject matter expert.
• Promote diversity of thought across the industry through research and collaboration.
• Research economic, environmental, and global aviation trends within Canada and internationally.
• Collaborate across NAV CANADA and the aviation industry on strategy development, goal setting, measurement, and benchmarking.
• Produce analytical reports and information with data obtained from internal and external sources and provide actionable insights.
• Research and provide comprehensive qualitative, quantitative, and predictive analysis on complex issues impacting financial and environmental sustainability, revenue, traffic, operational efficiency, and the delivery of air traffic services.
• Lead analytical process automation.
• Provide recommendations to senior management that have substantial influence on major decisions affecting strategic direction, aviation standards, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Lead collaborative activities on forecasting and analytics projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in a field such as Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or other relevant education.
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field considered an asset.

Experience :

• 8+ years of work experience in data analysis, forecasting and research; or any combination of education and experience which would provide a similar background.
• Experience in mathematical risk modeling
• Leadership experience mentoring junior analysts.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative research and studies, analyzing and synthesizing results of findings and developing detailed summary reports and briefings.
• Experience developing and adapting forecasting and analysis models and methodologies.
• Experience building collaborative networks and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and decision analysis forecasting methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of the techniques and practices of data collection, manipulation, and validation.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis and data visualization skills.
• Knowledge of desktop software and analytical tools and the ability to interpret and evaluate data for consistency.
• Advanced knowledge of simulation, complex problem solving, hypothesis testing, statistical modeling applications and forecasting methodologies.
• Knowledge of the aviation industry and Canada's Air Navigation System.

Abilities :

• Mathematical skills including econometric methods, linear optimization, operations research, data smoothing, uncertainty analysis.
• Ability to understand the implications of new data and information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to identify complex problems, research and develop options and implement solutions within a broad range of subject areas.
• Ability to work with multiple data sets using various tooling, conduct analyses, and generate actionable insights.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, visually, and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R, SQL and Python.

Personal Suitability :

• A commitment to learn and a passion for problem solving.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders virtually and in person.
• High degree of initiative, responsibility, judgement, reliability, maturity and timeliness in delivering project outcomes.
• Significant time management skills required to adjust priorities.
• Analytical thinker / mind set with creative problem-solving skills.

Working conditions :

• Travel may be required.
• This position is based at the Ottawa Head Office but may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require.

NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.