Company Description

Join the journey!

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team. Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work, and above all, a good dose of fun allow us to achieve great things every day. Our commitment has earned us the title of best leisure airline in the world several times, and this is just the beginning. Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in modern and inspiring work environments.

Job Description

In collaboration with the director, the Manager, Audit Programs oversees all internal and external audit programs to ensure regulatory compliance, IOSA compliance, and the continuous improvement of Air Transat’s safety and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal and external audit programs based on directives from the Technical Operations, Flight Operations, Airport Operations and Business Continuity vice presidencies.
• Supervise and approve the annual audit plan prepared by the lead auditor, ensuring alignment with CARs, IOSA, and any other applicable standards.
• Adjust audit scope and frequency based on performance indicators, risk assessments, operational changes, or emerging issues.
• Provide leadership to the audit team to ensure independence, consistency, quality and impartiality in audit execution.
• Support the presentation of audit findings and the follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee the continuous training and development of auditors and of team members from other departments involved in audit activities.
• Maintain strong collaboration with audited sectors and keep the relevant vice presidencies informed of results, performance, significant findings and urgent compliance, safety, quality or security issues.
• Participate in other internal audits and support Quality Assurance projects and initiatives as needed.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications, whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process.

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in a relevant field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in the air transportation industry, including a minimum of three (3) years as an auditor; experience in aircraft maintenance is an asset.
• Experience managing a team and demonstrated ability to coach and support team members.
• Knowledge of IOSA auditing (asset).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with diplomacy, tact and impartiality.
• Excellent time and priority management skills, with the ability to address urgent matters effectively.
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and strong comfort with digital tools and AI (e.g., Copilot); ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English * Agood knowledge of French is required for positions offered in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.