Student Tax Analyst - 12 month term

Department: Tax – Finance Location: Calgary, AB Posting Opening Date: June 23, 2026Posting Close Date: July 7, 2026 Focused on innovation, operational excellence, and WestJet’s strong corporate culture, the Tax team supports a dynamic and evolving organization. As a Tax Analyst, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple tax types and jurisdictions in a collaborative, supportive environment.

At WestJet we believe that it's our aircraft that fly you places, but it's really our people who get you there. You can build your career with an organization driven by progressive technology, strategies, and leadership. If your ambition is to break out of the status quo and excel at the very top of your profession, here is your boarding pass!

Position Summary The Tax Analyst is an entry-level role withing the Tax Department designed to provide broad exposure to both direct and indirect taxes.  The Tax Analyst will be appointed a mentor and will support all members of the tax team in a variety of tax related tasks such as return preparation, rebates, research, recovery, and audits. This is a great opportunity to get exposure to a wide variety of tax types in many different tax jurisdictions while developing the foundational technical and practical skills. Our business is growing and continually evolving so the successful student must exhibit a high standard of excellence, enjoy challenges and be results driven. Note: This is a 12 month full time position, and the employee will be expected to report to work in person at the WestJet Campus in Calgary. Key Deliverables This opportunity will present learning opportunities in the following disciplines:

Tax Compliance & Research: Canadian, US corporate and International income tax, tax research, documenting tax positions, writing memos. Indirect Tax & Recovery Projects: PST, GST/HST/QST, international VAT, excise and fuel tax rebates. Audit Support: Preparing responses to audit requests from tax authorities. Accounting & Analysis: Journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, reasonability analysis. Other Tax Areas: Airline ticket tax, lodging tax, digital services tax, Canadian corporate tax, payroll taxes. Ad Hoc Projects: Cross-functional requests supporting members of the Tax team.

Education & Business Acumen

Currently enrolled in an applicable University program, bachelor’s degree/or new graduate in accounting with an interest in a tax career

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including exceptional planning and organizational skills Must be analytical and have effective problem-solving skills

Technical Skills

The candidate should possess the following technical skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word. Ability to work with large datasets. Foundational understanding of accounting, financial reporting, and taxation. Experience with accounting or tax preparation software is an asset.

During this term, the student will gain exposure to:

JDE Accounting software CRA “Represent a Client” Tax research & documentation Internal controls and processes supporting compliance with applicable tax laws

Fun Most importantly we are looking for a highly engaging, inclusive, and collaborative student who thrives in a fun, friendly, guest‑centric environment and embodies WestJet’s values.