Communications Advisor - Technology Portfolio & Planning (101236)

WestJet; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian airline is seeking a Communications Advisor in Calgary, AB, to support technology portfolio communications. The ideal candidate will draft various communications and collaborate with technology leadership to enhance effectiveness. A Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years in corporate communications or marketing are required. Join this dynamic team to turn complex updates into engaging content. Benefits include travel privileges and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Travel privileges for employees and family

Flexible savings and benefit programs

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in corporate communications or marketing.
• Experience in IT project delivery or Agile environments.
• Ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format portfolio communications such as updates and newsletters.
• Support executive presentations and ensure design consistency.
• Manage updates on internal channels like SharePoint and Teams.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Ability to simplify complex information

Proactive organizational skills

Comfort with data presentation

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Communications Advisor

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 12/22/2025

Posting Close Date: 01/05/2026 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

This position requires in-person collaboration up to 5 days per week. *Please note this arrangement is subject to change with business requirements.*

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 the role

The Communications Advisor role is designed to support the Technology Portfolio communication needs under the guidance of the Senior Portfolio Manager. The role will help turn technical updates, program milestones, risks, and business successes into clear, engaging content for internal stakeholders and leadership.

Key Deliverables

• Draft, edit, and format regular portfolio communications: status updates, monthly newsletters, and leadership one-pagers.
• Support the team in elevating communications effectiveness, design and consistency.
• Support the creation and maintenance of executive presentations; building slides, refining charts, ensuring visual/design consistency, and incorporating feedback.
• Contribute to change management and adoption messaging for major initiatives (new tool roll-outs, process changes). Support establishing technology OCM practices.
• Support town halls and steering committees (agenda prep, speaker notes, run-of-show, live polling, recording minutes).
• Update and manage content on internal channels (SharePoint sites, Teams channels).
• Partner with Technology leadership to enhance team engagement and strengthen focus.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, English, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in corporate communications, internal communications, marketing, or a related function.
• Ability to take complex or technical input and simplify it for broader audiences.
• Comfort working with data and turning numbers into simple charts or callouts.
• Previous exposure to technology, IT project delivery, or Agile environments.
• Dexterity in simplifying highly complex scenarios into simple, digestible solutions.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Solid PowerPoint Slides skills and a good eye for clean, professional design.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.
• Excellent follow-through and ownership of tasks.
• Strong drive and tenacity, someone who values collaboration and problem-solving.
• Highly engaging and effective communicator.

The benefits of being a WestJetter

• 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!

Think we are a fit? Apply now!