This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.
Why WestJet:
Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.
Join us, this is where your career story takes off.
As WestJet continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Technical Inventory Control team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be driven to achieve results while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
The Technical Inventory Control team manages, coordinates, and supports inventory and logistics requests from internal and external partners across multiple operational workgroups. Safety, compliance, and customer service are central to everything we do.
Please note this position is available in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver or Toronto.
Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service to operational teams in a professional, efficient, and collaborative manner
- Represent WestJet at domestic and international locations as required
- Support a 24/7, 365-day operation to ensure aircraft tools, materials, and critical information are readily available
- Manage the movement, inventory levels, and disposition of technical and non-technical aircraft inventory while optimizing costs
- Handle and ship Dangerous Goods in accordance with Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations and IATA Dangerous Goods requirements
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments by air, ground, including preparation of shipping documentation (invoices, bills of lading, customs-related documents)
- Monitor and track shipments, ensuring timely delivery and issue resolution
- Analyze shipping requirements and determine the most cost-effective and efficient transportation methods based on urgency, cost, and delivery timelines
- Accurately process and maintain inventory transactions within CMTS
- Source in-network parts, alternatives, and related equipment to minimize Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations
- Adapt to changing operational priorities while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a warehouse environment, with an emphasis on inventory management and Dangerous Goods shipping as a requirement
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, statutory holidays, and overtime as required
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly and perform the physical demands of the role, including walking, climbing, lifting, and bending
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining a respectful and collaborative workplace
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Assets:
- Knowledge of aviation parts and materials
- Forklift operating experience
- Understanding of customs documentation and import/export procedures
- Experience with inventory management systems TRAX/eMRO
- Successful Candidates Must Be Able To
- Achieve and maintain certification in IATA Dangerous Goods and Dangerous Goods by Road
- Obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) issued by Transport Canada with 6 months of hire
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical assessment, including audiometric testing
- Provide a clear police information check and criminal record check
- Pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening for substances including alcohol, cannabis, illicit drugs, and other psychoactive substances
- Obtain and maintain required visas/travel documents for travel to domestic and international destinations as required
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’re a great fit? Apply now!
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. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We’re Canada’s leading value 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. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their 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 Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so 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
[email protected].
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. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.
For more information about everything WestJet, please westjet.com/aboutus.
If you wish to withdraw your application or request that your personal information be deleted, please contact us at
[email protected].
