About the role
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. Being part of Air Canada means joining an iconic Canadian brand, recently recognized as the best airline in North America. Let your career take flight by becoming part of a diverse and forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of passenger aviation through digital innovation.
We’re seeking a creative and detail-oriented Front-End Web Developer to help bring design concepts and product visions to life. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering seamless, high-performance, and user-centric applications that define how customers interact with our digital platforms.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with designers, back-end developers, and cross-functional teams to build consistent, accessible, and inclusive experiences. With a passion for clean code, performance optimization, and continuous improvement, you bring both technical expertise and creative problem-solving to every project.
These are exciting times for IT at Air Canada, with many major projects underway that will transform the IT landscape. Air Canada is also massively investing in new technologies that will facilitate its digital transformation. This is a unique opportunity to learn state of the art technologies at an industry leader, as well as to contribute to the creation of the Air Canada of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Translate design mockups into responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces for both web and mobile platforms.
- Write clean, scalable, and modular code using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, React Native, Angular) and native mobile technologies where applicable.
- Build reusable UI components and contribute to a shared design system that ensures consistency across applications.
- Optimize front-end performance through techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, caching, and minimizing render times.
- Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate APIs, optimize data flow, and ensure seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
- Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
- Implement accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, Section 508) to ensure inclusive user experiences.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in front-end and mobile development.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to streamline workflows and encourage adoption across the team.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, QA, DevOps) to align goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Author design documents, and validation plans to support scalable development.
Qualifications
- University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in front-end development for web and/or mobile platforms.
- Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design principles.
- Experience with React and/or Angular for web development.
- Experience with React Native or native mobile development (iOS/Android) is highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of object-oriented and functional programming in JavaScript.
- Familiarity with consuming RESTful APIs and handling JSON data.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
- Experience with performance tuning and debugging tools for UI optimization.
- Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in a team.
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Assets
- Experience with content management systems (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager).
- Familiarity with mobile app architectures (e.g., Redux, MobX).
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps collaboration.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
- Experience in the airline or travel industry.
Conditions Of Employment Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
About Air Canada
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.
About the role
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. Being part of Air Canada means joining an iconic Canadian brand, recently recognized as the best airline in North America. Let your career take flight by becoming part of a diverse and forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of passenger aviation through digital innovation.
We’re seeking a creative and detail-oriented Front-End Web Developer to help bring design concepts and product visions to life. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering seamless, high-performance, and user-centric applications that define how customers interact with our digital platforms.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with designers, back-end developers, and cross-functional teams to build consistent, accessible, and inclusive experiences. With a passion for clean code, performance optimization, and continuous improvement, you bring both technical expertise and creative problem-solving to every project.
These are exciting times for IT at Air Canada, with many major projects underway that will transform the IT landscape. Air Canada is also massively investing in new technologies that will facilitate its digital transformation. This is a unique opportunity to learn state of the art technologies at an industry leader, as well as to contribute to the creation of the Air Canada of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Translate design mockups into responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces for both web and mobile platforms.
- Write clean, scalable, and modular code using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, React Native, Angular) and native mobile technologies where applicable.
- Build reusable UI components and contribute to a shared design system that ensures consistency across applications.
- Optimize front-end performance through techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, caching, and minimizing render times.
- Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate APIs, optimize data flow, and ensure seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
- Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
- Implement accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, Section 508) to ensure inclusive user experiences.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in front-end and mobile development.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to streamline workflows and encourage adoption across the team.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, QA, DevOps) to align goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Author design documents, and validation plans to support scalable development.
Qualifications
- University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in front-end development for web and/or mobile platforms.
- Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design principles.
- Experience with React and/or Angular for web development.
- Experience with React Native or native mobile development (iOS/Android) is highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of object-oriented and functional programming in JavaScript.
- Familiarity with consuming RESTful APIs and handling JSON data.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
- Experience with performance tuning and debugging tools for UI optimization.
- Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in a team.
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Assets
- Experience with content management systems (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager).
- Familiarity with mobile app architectures (e.g., Redux, MobX).
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps collaboration.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
- Experience in the airline or travel industry.
Conditions Of Employment Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
About Air Canada
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.