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 were going global. 

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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 for 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.

Overview of role:

The Revenue Analytics role provides business intelligence analytics and reporting solutions for the Revenue Management department at WestJet Vacations. Transforming data into meaningful information is an art form that requires the combination of technical skills and business acumen.  In Revenue Analytics, we approach information from the perspective of the business user, creating and developing accurate and reliable solutions that speak to both Executive and front-line audiences.  The Revenue team is rapidly evolving the intelligent landscape of WestJet – implementing creative ideas to capture efficiencies and promote cutting edge analytics.

Reporting to the Manager of Revenue – WestJet Vacations, you will help build a grassroots analytics function to propel WestJet Vacations to a new level of competitiveness. You will actively participate in the conceptualization, development, integration, and troubleshooting of new and existing analyses, tools, and reports - ensuring these solutions land with both Executive audiences and front-line Revenue Management Analysts. You are an integral part of the growth of our airline as you ensure a consistent understanding, communication of, and approach to meeting strategic goals.

Key deliverables include:

• Translate Revenue Management, Pricing, and Ancillary business problems into advanced solutions by developing data models and assets, experimenting with innovative ideas, creating insight to support the strategic direction of the company
• Develop and implement systems and technology to produce decision support data and tools that enable WestJetters to take strategic action in a dynamic competitive environment
• Develop and maintain automated systems to perform strategic pricing and inventory activities. Select the best methodologies to approach business problems
• Perform ad hoc data and strategic analysis to address business problems by selecting the best methodologies, and present insights and recommendations in a concise, easily understandable way to cross-functional teams and multiple seniority levels
• Improves productivity and quality by automating routine tasks.  Seeks to eliminate the need for human intervention and proactively identifies opportunities for quality improvement
• Contribute to system adaptation and migration strategy and perform system administration tasks (user setup, system configuration) for all business unit applications
• Identifies and conducts required testing efforts for business initiatives and assists, conducts, and supports testing efforts for various stakeholder groups as appropriate
• Represent the business unit on large cross-business units projects, proactively coordinate with key stakeholders, gather business requirements, support scope definition, identify potential areas of improvement and roadblocks, support management of business unit timelines and deliverables, and lead plausible solutions from ideation to delivery

Experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Quantitative Economics/ Math/ Stats/ Business/ Engineering or similar)
• 5+ years with a minimum of 3 years in an analytical role incorporating decision making and project coordination in a fast-paced environment
• In-depth understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing (OLAP) and ETL framework and strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL/Snowflake is mandatory.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following is a bonus –Alteryx, Tableau, Oracle, VBA, Python, R, MS SQL
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and a unique ability to bridge the communication gap between executive and front-end users
• Highly motivated, organized, and autonomous individual who can collaborate cross-functionally and lead deliverables and/or projects
• At WestJet we pride ourselves on our fun and friendly customer focus

*Please note: Analyst level and title will be determined by the selection team based on the evaluation process and the candidates requisite experience.

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!  

About WestJet Group of Companies  

Together with WestJets 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 WestJets operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJets Alcohol and Drug Policy.   

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

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