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Transat

Tour operator and travel services provider

Decision Science Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Master's
Montreal, QC, Canada
HybridTwo days per week in the office.
Data & AnalyticsData Science

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in operations research, statistics, data science, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline.
  • Four to eight years of experience in advanced analytics, data science, optimization, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or decision support.
  • Strong knowledge of applied statistics, predictive modeling, machine learning, and optimization.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python.
  • Demonstrated experience developing, validating, and improving analytical models, artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, and dashboards.
  • Oral and written proficiency in French and English; the role requires frequent oral and written communication in English with colleagues, clients, or other stakeholders in Quebec and internationally, and good French proficiency is required for positions in Quebec.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and demonstrated familiarity with collaborative digital tools and artificial intelligence tools such as Copilot.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the evolution, maintenance, and optimization of revenue management systems, the PROS platform, and artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions.
  • Validate, test, and evaluate statistical models, optimization algorithms, and analytical solutions to ensure their performance, accuracy, and business value.
  • Design and maintain key performance indicators, methodologies, and measurement frameworks to evaluate the quality of models and solutions.
  • Conduct statistical, quantitative, and exploratory analyses to identify factors affecting performance and recommend necessary adjustments.
  • Design, automate, and monitor validation, surveillance, and diagnostic processes for analytical models.
  • Develop dashboards, visualizations, and decision-support tools to communicate results effectively to stakeholders.
  • Ensure the quality, consistency, and integrity of data used in models and analytical solutions.
  • Collaborate with revenue management, data science, development, technology teams, and business partners to support continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of R, Spark, or similar technologies.
  • Knowledge of revenue management systems, the PROS platform, and revenue management concepts.

About the company

Transat operates in travel and tourism, with a French presence built from its Canadian parent company. In France, it became a major tour operator through Vacances Transat France and Look Voyages, offering vacation packages that combine flights, accommodations, and activities. Its approach relies on partnering with airlines and using both charter and scheduled flights to assemble comprehensive travel itineraries. The goal is to connect travelers with curated vacation experiences and grow market share in France, while aligning with Transat’s broader focus on expanding in the Americas and transatlantic markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • September 10, 2026 revenue reached CAD 792.7 million, with load factor rising to 84.1%.
  • Fifth straight quarter of yield improvement supports pricing discipline despite fuel inflation and Cuba disruption.
  • Additional CEEFC financing extends runway into 2035, buying time for turnaround execution.

What critics are saying

  • September 10, 2026 showed negative adjusted EBITDA, crushing earnings despite 3% revenue growth.
  • Four Pratt & Whitney GTF aircraft remain grounded through 2028, straining capacity and scheduling.
  • A $250 million government loan and full $150 million LASR draw signal chronic liquidity dependence.

What makes Transat unique

  • September 2026 results show Transat's integrated airline-and-vacation package model drives revenue diversification.
  • Transat retains Quebec institutional backing; FTQ and CDPQ defeated Péladeau's board challenge on March 10, 2026.
  • Air Transat's leisure focus and premium-cabin push differentiate it from network carriers and pure tour operators.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

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Newswire
Jul 28th, 2026
Transat concludes a financing agreement under the Liquidity for Airline Sector Resilience Facility

/CNW/ -- Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ) ("Transat" or the "Corporation") has entered into a financing agreement under the Liquidity for Airline Sector Resilience...

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Transat A.T. Q1 revenue rises 5% to $627M as adjusted EBITDA jumps 68%

Transat A.T. reported improved first-quarter results for the period ended 31 January 2026, with revenue rising 5% year-over-year to CAD 871 million despite disruption from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. Adjusted EBITDA increased 68% to CAD 34 million from CAD 20 million, driven by higher revenue and cost discipline. The company posted a net loss of CAD 29 million, or CAD 0.73 per share, improving from a CAD 122 million loss a year earlier. Load factor rose to 84.1% from 80.6%, whilst the company recorded its fifth consecutive quarter of yield improvement. Four aircraft remained grounded due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues, with full resolution expected by late 2027 or early 2028. Management attributed the performance to turnaround initiatives including enhanced revenue management and network diversification.

Associated Press
Mar 10th, 2026
Transat shareholders vote over 90% to elect full slate of eight directors

Transat A.T. Inc. announced that shareholders voted overwhelmingly to elect the company's full slate of eight directors at its Annual General Meeting, with over 90% support for Transat's resolutions. The board comprises four new and four returning directors, whilst all four proposals from Financière Outremont Inc. were defeated. Chair Daniel Desjardins said the result provides a clear mandate to continue executing Transat's strategic plan and turnaround strategy. Shareholders also approved amendments to allow between eight and 15 board directors and endorsed the company's executive compensation approach. The Montreal-based leisure airline, founded in 1987, operates nearly 5,000 employees and was voted World's Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

Associated Press
Feb 12th, 2026
Transat urges shareholders to vote Blue as board contest looms at March shareholder meeting

Transat has filed its management information circular for its annual general meeting on 10 March 2026, urging shareholders to vote for its eight-director slate amid a contested board election. The company has secured voting support from two major shareholders—Fonds de solidarité FTQ and La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec—who together hold 16.1% of voting shares. Transat's board unanimously recommends voting for its nominees, which include two directors nominated by the major shareholders and other industry experts with experience in aviation, operations and transformation. The slate was developed following shareholder engagement and represents what the company calls a "responsible evolution" of governance. The board offered one seat to Financière Outremont, which holds less than 10% of shares, but the offer was declined. Shareholders must vote by 6 March.

Travelweek
Aug 15th, 2024
Now available: Transat's e-brochures for Winter 2024-2025

MONTREAL - Transat has unveiled its electronic brochures featuring a range of packages for winter 2024-2025.