Event Specialist - Term

Employment Type

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Employment Type: Full‑time Temp Contract 6+ months

Location: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Open Date: 02/02/2026

Close Date: 02/16/2026 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

Every West Jet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

West Jet 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.

As part of a high‑performing and collaborative team that supports culture, engagement, and brand reputation across West Jet, we are looking for an Events Specialist
. Reporting to the Manager – Events & Activations, you will design and oversee all external events in a cohesive and cost‑effective way that has a measurable impact on West Jet's reputation and brand engagement, while achieving the objectives of senior leaders within West Jet.

• Plan and execute a wide range of external events including network announcements, inaugural route launches, activations with community investment partners, support for sponsor ships and activations, media/PR and Government relation events.
• Build, develop and maintain strong internal and external partnerships through proactive and consistent communication, supporting cost efficiencies and effective vendor relationships.
• Prepare and present concepts, briefs, and other supporting material to align critical stakeholders on direction and desired outcomes, with a comprehensive view of multi‑audience engagement.
• Problem solve and create scenario plans for situations with confidence, maintaining a calm and in‑control demeanor.
• In collaboration with leadership, set key performance indicators on how we measure success for our external events through social media and PR metrics.

• 6+ years of experience in corporate event planning.
• Post‑secondary education in project management, event management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong relationship‑building skills while managing high expectations and coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Requires strong problem‑solving skills and advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to employ creative and clever marketing‑style efforts to appeal to audiences.
• Being able to multi‑task in a very fast‑changing environment is required.
• Must have a valid passport and flexibility to travel, largely within Canada.

• 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.

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely West Jet. 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. West Jet 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