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 and love where you’re going.
Remote Work:
This is a hybrid position where you will be required to work at our WestJet Campus in Calgary 3 days /week.
The Advisor – Business Continuity is responsible for being a consultative advisor within the team the role reports, supporting the various initiatives that are key to delivering value to WestJet.
The Advisor will work collaboratively with various business units and stakeholders to provide analysis and project management in efforts to ensure the continuity of essential business functions at WestJet, minimize adverse financial and reputational impacts and create resiliency strategies to reduce the likelihood and impact of organizational threats.
• Facilitate consultative support to all WestJet business units in strengthening their resiliency and Business Continuity capabilities
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives by supporting the development of elements of WestJet's Business Continuity program, including managing processes, tools, and templates to support the program
- Assist in conducting customized exercises to evaluate preparedness levels and recovery capabilities of response plans including analysis and compiling documentation from all related test events
- Contribute to updating governance processes, policies, operating standards, templates and other documents related to corporate Business Continuity
- Stay current on international and industry specific BC trends, standards, best practices and provide recommendations for continuous improvement around WestJet's Business Continuity strategy
- Review existing people, facility, and vendor recovery processes to ensure resilience levels are aligned with business needs, best practices and enterprise risk / audit expectations
- Responsible for maintaining up-to-date Business Continuity related system documentation in a continuously changing and evolving environment
- Collaborate and support initiatives with Enterprise Risk, Audit and Advisory Services, IT Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response and Business Recovery.
- Contribute to developing a corporate culture of Business Continuity awareness and preparedness
- Delivery of sprint work items identified as priority within timelines
- Participation in relevant audits if required
- Requirement to be part of an on-call rotation as needed
Experience and qualifications:
- Preferred degree in a related Technical, Business or Science field
- 3+ years experience in a Business Continuity focused role, preferably within a large customer facing organization.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to manage multiple items
- Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for Business Continuity Management, Risk Management, Emergency Response or Crisis Management
- Willingness to continue learning and developing skills and expertise
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to convey complex strategies and plans
- Comfortable and confident with online and in-person interactions
- Ability to remain calm under unexpected circumstances / incidents with time critical pressures
- Excellent team player, collaborative, passionate, enthusiastic
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 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. 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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