Senior Manager, Pay Equity & Compensation Governance

WestJet; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in Calgary is seeking a Senior Manager for Pay Equity & Compensation Governance. The role involves ensuring compliance with pay equity legislation and provides strategic leadership. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in compensation and labour relations, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join our inclusive culture and enjoy benefits like travel privileges. Apply today to take your career to new heights.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Travel privileges for employees and family

Flexible savings and benefit programs

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Commerce, or a related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in compensation, pay equity, and/or labour relations within a large organization.
• Strong program and project management experience delivering complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with the Federal Pay Equity Act and provincial pay equity legislation.
• Develop financial models and oversee pay equity adjustments.
• Prepare executive materials outlining compliance status and financial impacts.

Skills

Compensation

Pay equity

Labour relations

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 01/28/2026

Posting Close Date: 02/11/2026 (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.

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

Overview of role

Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, the Senior Manager, Pay Equity & Compensation Governance is accountable for the governance and ongoing compliance of the organization’s pay equity and compensation practices across federal and applicable provincial jurisdictions. This role provides strategic leadership on pay equity legislation and compensation governance, ensuring compliance while supporting the business strategy and disclosure/reporting requirements.

This role acts as the organization’s subject matter expert and strategic advisor on pay equity, operating at the intersection of Pay Equity Committee, Labour Relations, Legal, and Total Rewards. Providing enterprise leadership for pay equity and compensation governance across federal and applicable provincial jurisdictions in a union and non-union environment.

Key deliverables include:

• Lead full compliance with the Federal Pay Equity Act and applicable provincial pay equity legislation, including project, team and Committee management, implementation, maintenance cycles, annual statements, and ongoing monitoring; ensure audit readiness and timely submissions.
• Partner with Total Rewards to ensure base pay, variable and incentive programs, step-rate structures, and union-negotiated pay align with pay equity requirements and compensation governance standards.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and cost analyses to evaluate options and support informed decision-making. Oversee pay equity adjustments, if applicable.
• Identify and manage enterprise-level pay equity and compensation governance risks (financial, legal, labour, and reputational).
• Prepare executive and Board-level materials outlining compliance status, risks, remediation strategies, and financial impacts.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, union stakeholders, and cross-functional partners; develop communication and educational materials, as required.
• Establish and maintain policies and governance frameworks to support sustainable, long-term compliance.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and case law developments to proactively assess organizational impact and risk.
• Develop and maintain an external network to keep abreast of trends and best practices in the airline industry.
• Lead and contribute to compensation-related projects supporting organizational growth and governance requirements.

Experience and qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Commerce, or a related field. CCP designation (or in progress) is an asset.
• 8+ years of experience in compensation, pay equity, and/or labour relations within a large, complex organization.
• Experience supporting collective bargaining and operationalizing collective agreements from a total rewards perspective.
• Demonstrated experience in unionized and non-unionized environments, including people leadership.
• Strong program and project management experience delivering complex initiatives.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in time-sensitive environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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!

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 percent. 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. WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider.

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 [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. We encourage you to explore future opportunities with us if this role isn't the right fit at this time.

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