Sr Administrative Assistant

Employment Type: Full-time Temp Contract 6+Mos

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 12/10/2024

Posting Close Date: 12/24/2024 (Please note the posting will close at 9:59pm 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 story takes off.

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 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.

We are seeking a Sr Administrative Assistant who will provide administrative support to our Leadership team (SLT). This dynamic individual is well organized, detail-oriented, flexible, committed, and experienced in working with sensitive and confidential information. A positive approach to building strong cross functional relationships is a must along with a passion for coordination and administration.

Key deliverables include:

· Duties of this position encompass a broad spectrum of tasks within 3 different departments. Some of the responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

· Schedule management and support for the Vice President level calendars

· Book business and personal travel of VPs and their families

· Manage and secure confidential and sensitive information and exercise significant judgment and discretion regarding all communications

· Prepare meeting agendas and taking accurate minutes

· Provide professional and tactful guest service regarding internal calls, government officials calls/meet & greets , e-mails and meetings attendance

· Compose and send routine and non-routine correspondence on behalf of leaders

· Handle all arrangements for meetings including booking meeting rooms (internal & external venues), catering needs, and travel requirements

· Attend confidential meetings and prepare meeting minutes

· Coordinate and research presentations and communications as requested

· Prepare expense forms on behalf of Senior leadership team

· Maintain and organize digital filing systems

· Ensuring time entry sign off (via Kronos)

· Assist with invoice management and coordination of purchase order generation

· Coordinating the onboarding, seating and technical set-up for new employees across the Health, Safety and Inflight teams

· Regularly plan and execute medium size social events in 5 locations across Canada.

· Other administrative duties as needed to support the team leaders

Experience and qualifications:

· 5 years' administrative assistant experience

· Post Secondary Education in related field

· Strong written and oral communication skills required with proven experience dealing with confidential communications

· Advanced knowledge of MS Teams and Sharepoint

· Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Experience with SABRE reservation system

· Attention to detail and accuracy of work

· Strong organization and time management skills; proven ability to deal with multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

· Ability to work independently with little direction

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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