Senior Analyst, Integrated Planning

Westjet-Airline; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges for you and your 가족

Savings & Benefits programs

Fun and friendly culture

Job summary

WestJet is seeking a Senior Analyst – Integrated Planning to support multi-year and seasonal planning with analytical work across commercial, operations, and finance. You will develop scenario models, lead investment business cases, and translate performance data into executive-ready insights using Power BI, Tableau, and Excel.

This role requires 6–8 years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment; occasional travel may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, Aviation Management, or related field.
• 6-8 years in strategy, network/schedule planning, business analysis or financial analysis.
• Experience in airline, transportation, or complex planning environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel modeling; Power BI, Tableau, or data visualization experience required.
• Experience using Python to develop scripts & automate repetitive business tasks an asset.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross functional communication required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Occasional travel to operational sites or partner facilities may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed financial and non-financial analysis in support of multi-year and seasonal planning processes, including fleet, network, crew, and airport/capacity assessments.
• Develop integrated scenario models and planning tools to evaluate operational feasibility and commercial trade-offs across time horizons.
• Conduct detailed financial and economic analysis in partnership with Finance on proposed schedule or capacity changes, including cost-benefit modeling and profitability impact.
• Coordinate and synthesize inputs across Commercial, Operations, and other functions to ensure alignment on key analyses and deliverables.
• Lead the development of investment business cases, aligned with multi-year integrated roadmap, including scope, timing, costs, benefits, risks and dependencies.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to support initiatives tracking, and evaluate cost/benefit outcomes for transformation projects.
• Translate operational performance data into executive-ready insights, leveraging Power BI to enable decision making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 3:59 a.m.

This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Why WestJet:

Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.

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

Overview of role:

TheSenior Analyst – Integrated Planningplays a critical role in supporting WestJet’s multi-year and seasonal planning processes.This position provides analytical support for modelling workstreams, working across commercial, operations, and finance organizations to conduct detailed analysis to drive actionable decision making by senior stakeholders.This role combines elements of integrated business planning, economic / financial analysis, and business case creation to support the development of key operational decisions, initiatives, or capital investments.

• Lead detailed financial and non-financial analysis in support of multi-year and seasonal planning processes, including (but not limited to) fleet, network, crew, and airport / infrastructure capacity assessments
• Develop integrated scenario models and planning tools to evaluate operational feasibility and commercial trade-offs across time horizons
• Conduct detailed financial and economic analysis in partnership with Finance, on proposed schedule or capacity changes, including cost-benefit modeling and profitability impact
• Coordinate and synthesize inputs across Commercial, Operations, and other functions to ensure alignment on key analyses and deliverables
• Lead the development of investment business cases, in alignment with multi-year integrated roadmap, including the definition and analysis of scope, timing, costs, benefits, risks and dependencies to inform executive-level decision making on each investment
• Collaborate with Program Managers to support initiatives tracking, and evaluate cost / benefit outcomes for transformation projects
• Translate operational performance data into executive-ready insights, leveraging visualization tools such as Power BI to enable decision making

Experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field
• 6-8 years in strategy, network / schedule planning, business analysis or financial analysis
• Experience in airline, transportation, or complex planning environments preferred
• Advanced Excel modeling; Power BI, Tableau, or data visualization experience required
• Experience using Python to develop scripts & automate repetitive business tasks an asset
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross functional communication required
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Occasional travel to operational sites or partner facilities may be required

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

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. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We’re Canada’s leading value 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. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their 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 Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet'sAlcohol and Drug Policy.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so 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].

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. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.

For more information about everything WestJet, please westjet.com/aboutus.