27 Oct
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WestJet Group
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Toronto
27 Oct
WestJet Group
Toronto
Please note: This position is not eligible for remote work under our hybrid work policy.Why West JetSince our story took off in 1996, West Jet 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.Overview Of RoleThe Specialist – Dev Ops works on the Dev Ops practice team and is responsible for designing, building, and continuously improving the Dev Ops tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and automation capabilities that enable secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery across West Jet Technology.This role delivers reusable platforms and standards (e.G., source control and build patterns, pipeline templates, artifact management, quality gates, container tooling) and partners with product and platform teams to reduce delivery friction, improve developer experience, and increase deployment quality and predictability.Working closely with Architecture, Security, Quality Management, Project Management, and Operations, the Specialist helps advance Dev Ops maturity through hands‑on engineering, documentation, knowledge sharing, and data‑driven continuous improvement.Key Deliverables / Responsibilities IncludeHands‑on engineering ownership of Dev Ops platforms (tooling, CI/CD, automation, AKS).Deliver reusable platforms and standards, improving the delivery experience.Promote a culture of automation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.Influence cross‑functional leaders to adopt Dev Ops practices and modern delivery models.Serve as an enterprise subject matter expert for Dev Ops maturity.Dev Ops Strategy and PlatformsWork with team to evolve the enterprise Dev Ops vision, standards, and best practices.Establish and maintain governance frameworks for branching and release, tooling standardization, and compliance.Administration and lifecycle management of key delivery platforms including: Atlassian Suite, Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, Artifactory, Sonar Qube, Docker,
etc.Own and maintain reusable pipelines to ensure CI/CD standardization across product teams.Own and maintain shared libraries to enable product teams to focus on building business value.Support product teams in migrating containerized workloads onto West Jet’s Kubernetes platform.Drive operational health and stability by building and maintaining West Jet’s Kubernetes platform.Identify and lead Dev Ops capability upgrades, automation opportunities, and modernization initiatives.Environment ManagementEnvironment lifecycle: creation, readiness, connectivity checks, and decommissioning.Build a self‑serve environment management platform.Experience And QualificationsPostgraduate qualifications in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Security, or Business Administration, and 7+ years of experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentorship and technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.Proven ability to lead governance, standardization, and enterprise‑scale tooling adoption.Expert problem‑solving abilities and advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including strong influencing capabilities.Hands‑on experience with complex release processes and workplace landscapes.Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.Demonstrable experience with program, project, and Agile methodologies and their application to successful technical delivery.The Benefits Of Being a West JetterWest Jet provides all West Jetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to winTravel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start dateSavings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needsAbout West Jet Group Of CompaniesWest Jet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, West Jet 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 West Jetters 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 West Jet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes West Jet Airlines, West Jet 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 promiseAt West Jet, 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. West Jet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a protected work environment and the well‑being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place West Jet'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 West Jet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionWe embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely West Jet. 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. 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 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 West Jet, please If you wish to withdraw your application or request that your personal information be deleted, please contact us at #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Specialist – Devops (Toronto)
🏢 WestJet Group
📍 Toronto