Senior Analyst - Commercial Development (100665)

WestJet; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WestJet is seeking a Senior Analyst for its Commercial Development team in Calgary. This role drives the analysis and implementation of growth strategies, requiring a strong background in financial analysis and project leadership. Join a company committed to safety and inclusivity while enjoying travel benefits for you and your family.

Benefits

Travel privileges for you and your family

Flexible savings and benefit programs

Fun and friendly work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in airline commercial planning and revenue management preferred.
• Exceptional presentation skills to communicate strategic insights effectively.
• Strong understanding of airline economics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and development of growth strategies for the commercial team.
• Develop complex financial models to support business case analysis.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships to gather information and support analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

University degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, or finance

MBA, CPA, or CFA designation

Tools

MS Office applications

Data analysis and visualization tools

Job description

Employment Type:Full-time Regular

City:Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 07/14/2025

PostingClose Date: 08/04/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

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.

Please note: This is a hybrid work position in Calgary, Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE), a minimum of 3 days per week.

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

Overview of role:

The Commercial Development team is responsible for guiding the creation of the commercial plan for WestJet and supporting key major strategic initiatives and financial analysis from across the organization.

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Commercial Development team to lead the analysis, development, and implementation of growth strategies across the broader commercial team for the coming years. In this role, this person will complete Revenue Management, Network Planning, and other Commercial analysis that falls outside of normal course of business. The role will also work on market management, business case development, and financial analysis. This critical, future-oriented position requires an individual who exhibits a high standard of excellence, enjoys challenges, is results-driven, has strong analytical skills, demonstrates an ability to influence others, and a passion for aviation.

Key deliverables include:

• Lead the development of our long-term commercial strategies, working with partners in Network Planning, Pricing & Revenue Management, Strategy & Fleet, Finance, Loyalty, and Sales
• Develop and present complex financial and strategic analysis to support executive decisions on major strategic and tactical initiatives
• Build break even, net present value, and other financial models to support business case analysis
• Lead projects from assessment of needs, to recommending approaches, to knowing who in the organization to involve, and achieving success in a timely manner
• Complete analysis related to Network Planning, Scheduling, Pricing & Revenue Management, Ancillaries, and WestJet Vacations
• Provide guidance on the implementation of projects, tasks, innovations, and opportunities; coordinate with stakeholders, define objectives, communicate moving milestones, and escalate appropriately
• Maintain a deep understanding and stay current with industry trends, changes, and the competitive landscape
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and partners to obtain information and complete analysis
• Overall, this role blends strategic analysis, financial acumen, business intuition, creative thinking, and project leadership to build and implement a broad commercial plan for WestJet group for the coming years; the role also provides support to various commercial and operational teams within WestJet and requires strong collaboration and leadership skills

Experience and qualifications:

• University degree required, ideally in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, or finance
• Preference for an MBA, CPA, or CFA designation
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to communicate at an executive level with information that tells a story, highlights key insights, and influences business decisions
• Experience conducting detailed financial and strategic analysis, drawing out implications and recommendations
• Understanding of supply, demand, and airline economics
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Relevant work experience with previous work in airline commercial planning, scheduling, network strategy, revenue management is preferred
• Excellent analytical, inter-personal, and effective problem-solving skills
• Strong process management skills, initiative, ability to manage competing priorities and attention to detail
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to think “big picture” and understand what potential outcomes could be
• Intermediate knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, Snowflake is considered an asset

The benefits of being aWestJetter:

WestJet provides allWestJetterswith 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

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

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 – and that is our people. WestJet is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates our differences by way of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to you bring your full self to work and feel appreciated for your contributions.

At WestJet, we welcome unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds - if you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com.

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