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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 were going global.
Join us, this is where your career story takes off.
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join the Advanced Analytics team. If you are passionate about data, have a proven track record of solving complex problems, and want to contribute to meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply.
As a Senior Data Scientist at WestJet, you will play a crucial role in driving data-driven decision-making and delivering actionable insights. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to design, develop, and deploy advanced analytics solutions and AI models.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis: Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within large and complex datasets.
- Model Development: Develop and implement predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning and statistical techniques to solve business problems.
- Feature Engineering: Create and engineer features from various data sources to improve model performance.
- Data Visualization: Collaborate with the Senior Technical Product Manager and Data Visualization CoE to communicate findings and insights effectively through data visualization tools and reports (PowerBI and Tableau).
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Senior Technical Product Manager and cross-functional teams to translate business problems into data science solutions, define project scope and define success criteria.
- Model Deployment: Deploy and monitor models in production, ensuring their performance and scalability.
- Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team and wider organization, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Research: Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science and AI, and apply state-of-the-art methodologies to address complex challenges.
Qualifications:
- A BSc. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field with 5-8 years of experience.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R and SQL, as well as expertise in machine learning libraries and frameworks.
- Strong data science and statistics skills.
- Prior experience deploying AI and large language models (LLMs)
- Prior experience deploying AI models into production environments.
- Proven experience developing dashboards in Tableau or PowerBI.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g. Azure ML Studio, Snowflake).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex findings and AI model outputs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with MLOPs.
- Familiarity with Agentic AI
- Data Science/AI training or certification.
- A Master’s and/or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Prior experience working for an airline.
- Agile training or certification.
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
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. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost 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. 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 WestJets operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJets 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 at talentwestjet.com. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
At WestJet, we welcome unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds - if you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.
We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
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