Event Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian airline is seeking an Events Specialist to join its high-performing team in Calgary. The role involves planning and executing various external events while fostering strong partnerships and measuring success through key performance indicators. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of corporate event planning experience, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Additional benefits include travel privileges for employees and their families, contributing to a fun and supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Fun and friendly culture

Travel privileges for employees and family

Flexible savings and benefits programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in corporate event planning.
• Post-secondary education in project management, event management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong relationship-building skills while managing high expectations and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a wide range of external events.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships.
• Prepare and present concepts to align stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creative marketing

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education in project/event management

Job description

Employment Type and Location

Employment Type: Full‑time Temp Contract 6+ months

Location: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Dates

Open Date: 02/02/2026

Close Date: 02/16/2026 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

Overview

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.

As part of a high‑performing and collaborative team that supports culture, engagement, and brand reputation across WestJet, we are looking for an Events Specialist. Reporting to the Manager – Events & Activations, you will design and oversee all external events in a cohesive and cost‑effective way that has a measurable impact on WestJet's reputation and brand engagement, while achieving the objectives of senior leaders within WestJet.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a wide range of external events including network announcements, inaugural route launches, activations with community investment partners, support for sponsorships and activations, media/PR and Government relation events.
• Build, develop and maintain strong internal and external partnerships through proactive and consistent communication, supporting cost efficiencies and effective vendor relationships.
• Prepare and present concepts, briefs, and other supporting material to align critical stakeholders on direction and desired outcomes, with a comprehensive view of multi‑audience engagement.
• Problem solve and create scenario plans for situations with confidence, maintaining a calm and in‑control demeanor.
• In collaboration with leadership, set key performance indicators on how we measure success for our external events through social media and PR metrics.

Experience and Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in corporate event planning.
• Post‑secondary education in project management, event management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong relationship‑building skills while managing high expectations and coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Requires strong problem‑solving skills and advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to employ creative and clever marketing‑style efforts to appeal to audiences.
• Being able to multi‑task in a very fast‑changing environment is required.
• Must have a valid passport and flexibility to travel, largely within Canada.

Benefits

• 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.

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 [e-mail].