Senior Manager, Pay Equity

Employment Type: Full-time Regular  

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)  

Posting Open Date: 01/28/2026  

Posting Close Date: 02/27/ 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:

Experience and qualifications:

The benefits of being a WestJetter:  

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package.  On top of that, we offer:   

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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.  

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   

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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