Manager, Rouge Crew, Customer & Onboard Experience- Inflight Services -9 Month Contract

Vacances Air Canada Vacations / Air Canada Rouge•Mississauga, ON

About The Position

Reporting to Senior Director, In-Flight Service, this role is critical to oversee leadership of onboard customer & crew experience, customer satisfaction and promote/achieve consistent customer service excellence. In addition, this role ensures clear, consistent on-brand internal communication for Air Canada Rouge.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in communications, or related field.
A minimum of 5 years of communications and or management experience.
Must have integrity, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism;
Must possess and demonstrate strong Customer Service and interpersonal skills;
Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate;
Strong organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work, manage deliverables and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Able to think critically and exercise independent and sound judgment in anticipating needs and taking initiative.
Excellent interpersonal skills, able thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work independently and work well with others and communicate effectively to people on all levels.

Nice To Haves

preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Responsibilities

Champion and model a safety‑first culture in all day‑to‑day operations.
Lead and execute the internal communications strategy across Air Canada Rouge, including writing, editing, content development and channel management, ensuring clear, engaging, and on-brand communications.
Analyze customer feedback trends and develop targeted strategies to address insights through various avenues including internal communications and learning and development.
Lead and oversee employee engagement and crew experience initiatives to strengthen culture, drive performance and enhance the employee experience.
Oversee the design and delivery of customer service training Programs, including Foundations for Excellence, Annual Refreshers, and other service‑focused initiatives.
Provide Rouge Crew with coaching, support, and direction through the Onboard Experience Mentor Program, ensuring alignment with corporate protocols and expectations.
Collaborate with senior management to identify and address priority areas to maintain and improve onboard service delivery compliance.
Own and monitor Customer Service Excellence KPIs; partner with key stakeholders to develop action plans and present updates to the Senior Leadership Team.
Ensure the Air Canada Rouge Common Purpose and Quality Standards are embedded across all customer service touchpoints, internal communications, and daily operational activities.
Oversee and continuously improve departmental business processes.
Work shift schedules, including weekends, as required.
Travel for business purposes when necessary.
Support Flight Attendant recruitment activities as needed.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Senior Director, In‑Flight Services.