Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Advisor

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.

Overview Of Role

WestJet is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Advisor to join our Occupational Health and Safety team. The OH&S Advisor serves as a business unit partner and is responsible to provide program guidance up-to the Vice President level of the organization supporting compliance and WestJet’s journey to zero workplace injuries.

Key Deliverables Include

• Being an organizational subject matter expert (SME) by developing and providing consultation/training to client group partners including:

• Program best practices
• Hazard prevention
• Ergonomics
• Regulatory interpretation and application
• Conduct incident investigations identifying root causes and in coordination with business units establish effective long-term corrective actions
• Support risk assessments to identify and support the mitigation of occupational health and safety risks and hazards
• Work with OH&S Work Place Committee (WPC) representatives to identify and manage local workplace hazards, support workplace inspections and provide WPC training
• Gather and evaluate data to ensure identification and mitigation of occupational hazards. Monitor trends to provide timely and effective organizational guidance and compliance
• Create and implement corporate OH&S procedures and programs to mitigate risk and support Federal legislation compliance
• Complete audits and site visits to assess program conformance against best practice standards and WestJet procedures
• Complete research on industry best practices, regulatory interpretation and application
• Prepare and manage accurate and comprehensive OH&S records which include administrative data entry and evaluation
• Work with external program stakeholders including but not limited to Federal labour program officers, vendors, contractors and outsourced service providers

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or diploma/certificate in occupational health and safety
• 5+ years’ experience in an occupational health and safety role desired
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health and safety programs
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation or actively in progress
• Understanding of Federal legislation and previous airline experience is considered an asset
• Must be able to travel up to 20% based on business requirements
• Please note: this role does require after-hours on call rotation to provide 24/7 support

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_hidden***.

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.

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