Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Overview of role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor, Talent Programs. Reporting to the Strategic Talent Management Lead, this role will leverage their ability to innovate in the HR space by developing talent programs that reflect the needs of WestJetters. This role will advance the organization’s talent strategy by supporting the design, coordination, and execution of enterprise talent initiatives. This role ensures that talent programs are well-governed, effectively implemented, and aligned with the broader organizational People Strategy.

Working closely with the broader People & Culture team, the Senior Advisor supports the development of modern talent practices that strengthen leadership pipelines, enable career growth, and embed inclusive talent strategies across the employee lifecycle. This role works collaboratively with individuals responsible for leadership development, performance management, and succession planning to ensure a cohesive and effective talent management ecosystem.

Talent Framework

Provide stewardship of the organization’s core talent management framework, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across talent processes.

• Evolve and maintain the enterprise talent framework including the skills, capabilities, behaviours, and mindsets required for success.

• Develop career and development pathways that support internal mobility across multiple talent segments.

• Ensure integration of the talent framework across performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and career growth initiatives.

• Develop clear tools, guidelines, and resources that support leaders and HR partners in applying talent practices consistently.

• Ensure talent programs and frameworks remain aligned with business priorities and the organization’s People Strategy.

• Identify opportunities to modernize talent practices and improve leader and employee experience.

Talent Development

Enable individual contributors to grow through accessible and differentiated development opportunities.

• Design and support talent development approaches that provide multiple pathways for growth, including Mentorship programs, high potential development opportunities, upskilling and reskilling opportunities, and on the job experiences.

• Partner with learning, leadership development, and HR teams to ensure development opportunities align with future capability needs.

• Promote a culture of continuous development by providing leaders with tools and guidance to support employee growth.

Inclusive Talent Strategies

Ensure inclusive practices are embedded across talent processes to support equitable access to opportunity and advancement.

• Provide oversight and coordination of Talent and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) initiatives.

• Partner with leaders, HR teams, and employee community groups to ensure inclusive practices are embedded within talent programs and decision-making processes.

• Identify and address systemic barriers that may impact equitable access to development, advancement, and leadership opportunities.

• Support the integration of inclusive practices into talent frameworks, ensuring IDEA principles are operationalized rather than treated as standalone initiatives.

• Collaborate with organizational partners to embed inclusive practices into who we are, how we behave, and how we recognize our people.

Related Skills & Attributes

• Proactive nature with an ability to quickly adapt when needed

• Strategic thinking

• Talent management program thought leadership

• Proactive problem-solving — identifying risks early and removing blockers.

• Ability to facilitate and engage with leaders at varying levels

• Keen desire to create and innovate

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a high ambiguity, high change environment

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions

Qualification and Experience

Talent Management (8-10 years)

• Progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or Talent Strategy.

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise talent frameworks, development programs, or career growth initiatives.

• Experience working with talent processes such as talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, or career pathways.

HR Experience (7+ years)

• Strong understanding of the broader People & Culture ecosystem, including how talent management connects with areas such as business partnering, recruitment, workforce planning, learning, employee experience, and total rewards.

• Experience collaborating with HR Business Partners and business leaders to implement talent programs and practices.

• Ability to translate organizational strategy into practical talent initiatives and tools.

Future of Work

• Knowledge of emerging trends shaping the future of work, including evolving career models, skills-based development, and employee-driven learning.

• Experience supporting initiatives that promote continuous learning, career mobility, and adaptable development pathways.

• Ability to design talent practices that support evolving workforce expectations and organizational transformation.

Inclusion & Community Building

• Experience embedding inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility principles into talent programs and across organizational people practices.

• Ability to collaborate with internal partners to operationalize inclusive practices.

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, and if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talent@westjet.com.

We value the time and effort you put into your application. Our recruitment process is highly competitive, and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps. We encourage you to explore future opportunities with us if this role isn't the right fit at this time.

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