Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the function of Resource Scheduling Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with a team in the planning and reporting of manpower schedules and training for a large unionized workforce; while controlling operational manpower costs and meeting corporate objectives. Job Responsibilities: Adjust staffing levels, a month in advance, in response to operational changes of the monthly headcount targets while controlling costs Pre-plan staff levels and plan manpower requirements (optimizing costs) Develop all unionized training schedules required for the station and deliver on corporate training requirements Assure tracking and coordination of staff hiring, staff movements, and/or employee status changes. Prepare documentation & reporting of schedule assignments for payroll purposes Maintain and track yearly vacation plans for a large unionized workforce Schedule employee’s training as per the plan Work with a team to design and implement semi annual staffing bids Manage a team of two resource coordinators Liaise with union representatives to address employee concerns Coordinate and backfill relief assignments Maintain employee seniority lists due to retirements, resignations, transfers, and terminations. Monitor long term vacancies while ensuring relief coverage is in place Balance work schedule/hours when shift cycle change occurs and advise payroll Job Requirements: Ability to establish work priorities and perform while under tight deadlines Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changing conditions Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with employees’ concerns and issues regarding their schedules Ability to learn new computer applications Knowledge of airport or similar complex operations an asset Self-motivated Must be a self-starter and be able to work under minimal supervision Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Experience working in a unionized environment an asset; knowledge of IAMAW or CAW collective agreements Proven time management and planning skills Proven experience with MS-Office, advanced knowledge of MS-Excel and MS-Word Strong knowledge and extensive experience with time sheet handling, processes with payroll and administration of working schedule Job Details: Company: Air Canada Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Mississauga, Ontario, CA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careers-trivia.net