Specialist - Treasury (100890)

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian airline is seeking a Treasury Specialist in Calgary. You will manage lease administration, perform financial modeling, and support aircraft portfolio decisions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance and a minimum of 3 years' experience in financial analysis. WestJet offers a hybrid work environment and travel privileges for employees and their families.

Benefits

Travel privileges for employees and families

Flexible savings and benefit programs

Fun and friendly culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support management of aircraft fleet portfolio and lease administration.
• Analyze and forecast financial data for aircraft decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize fleet costs.

Skills

Financial modeling

Lease administration

Critical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

CFA designation or aviation industry experience

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 09/16/2025

Posting Close Date: 09/30/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 9:59pm 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\u2019re going global.

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

Hybrid Work:
This is a hybrid work position in Calgary, Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE) 3 days per week. This provides flexibility the remaining 40% of the work week. This hybrid work plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration and networking with our colleagues. Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director, Fleet Leasing and Transactions, the Treasury Specialist will support management of the aircraft fleet portfolio. This role will be responsible for lease administration and performing financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis to support decisions regarding aircraft acquisitions, leases, maintenance, and retirement. Key responsibilities include building business cases, tracking lease compliance, and collaborating with internal teams to optimize fleet costs and strategy for maximizing profitability.
• Manage timely and accurate processing of all lease-related payments
• Facilitate and support lease compliance procedures and administration
• Prepare and present business case analyses, and forecasts to senior management and stakeholders
• Partner with internal teams such as Tech Ops, Accounting, and FP&A to gather data to support decision-making
• Support the origination, negotiation, and documentation of aircraft transactions including acquisitions, sales, leases, returns and modifications
• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and modeling to support various strategic fleet initiatives and projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; CFA designation and/or aviation industry experience is considered an asset
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial analysis or accounting
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain a strategic, big-picture perspective
• Self-starter with strong critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Highly organized, process-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Proven track record of effective cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong interest in financial systems and tools

Benefits

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

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About 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 per cent. 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.

As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost 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. 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know at [e-mail]. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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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