Sr Advisor - Business Continuity

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 04/22/2024

Posting Close Date: 05/06/2024 (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 and love where you're going.

Hybrid work:

This is a remote position when located outside of Calgary, with the ability to travel. If located in Calgary, Alberta this will be a Hybrid where you will be required to work at our WestJet Campus in Calgary 3 days /week.

This role is part of the Operational Risk Management Program, a team of BCM-risk management professionals who work with senior management in all lines of business to coordinate business continuity governance activities.

The Senior 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 operational threats.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise-wide business continuity management program including development of tools and instructional guides for both business Continuity planning, event management and risk monitoring (as assigned)
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining program processes and practices which effectively ensure that the enterprise program remains current and incorporates/aligns with industry standards and practices as appropriate, and adequately covers general regulatory requirements.
• Support and/or lead processes that drive BCM governance requirements as part of the enterprise operational risk framework (as assigned).
• Assist in developing and 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
• Facilitate consultative support to all WestJet business units in strengthening their resiliency and Business Continuity capabilities
• 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
• Participation in relevant audits if required
• Requirement to be part of an on-call rotation as needed

Experience and qualifications:

• 5+ years of business/technical experience in business continuity planning, business process definition, business and data analysis, and project management.
• Experience and ease in working with MS Suite specifically Teams, Excel, SharePoint Lists, Power BI dashboards
• Achievement of, or willingness to achieve associate level or higher in business continuity, risk management and or project management.
• Excellent relationship management skills, ability to manage a diverse range of project deliverables
• Strong understanding of ISO 22301, 31000 and other industry standards and best practices for Business Continuity Management, Risk Management, Emergency Response or Crisis Management
• 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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