The Opportunity:The Advisor plays a pivotal role in advancing strategic priorities across the Sunwing Tour Operator functions. Reporting to the President, Sunwing, this role serves as a key integrator, thought partner, and strategic advisor to the Sunwing Tour Operator Senior Leadership Team.
What You'll Do:- Operate across strategic, operational, and tactical levels, providing oversight for critical and confidential Tour Operation processes and initiatives that span functions or fall outside of traditional reporting structures
- Act as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to the President and Sunwing Senior Leadership Team, acting as a sounding board and offering fresh perspectives
- Facilitate the flow of critical information across internal and external stakeholders, serving as an extension of the President and also a key liaison across the WestJet Group's ecosystem
- Navigate complex cross-functional discussions with professionalism and neutrality, managing competing perspectives and aligning stakeholders
- Lead internal planning and governance for SVG teams, including, but not limited to, Business Reviews, OKRs (objectives and key results), Budget alignment, leadership offsites, Board materials, and town halls
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all major SVG functions and collaborate closely with their leaders
- Integrate, connect and ensure a holistic approach for workstreams that could otherwise rema in siloed; working in close collaboration with the other members of the SVG SLT to ensure alignment across all critical priority and cross-functional strategic initiatives and transformational projects
- Review and facilitate strategic business planning to ensure cohesive alignment between departmental and corporate objectives;
- Prepare high-impact presentations for ExComm and the Board of Directors, distilling complex data into actionable insights to enable swift, informed decision-making.
What You'll Need:Competencies & Attributes- Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into concise, compelling insights
- Championing in numbers combined with the ability to build authentic relationships and engage in meaningful conversations beyond business topics.
- Politically astute and organizationally savvy; skilled at anticipating risks and mitigating challenges before they materialize
- Demonstrated excellence in project and stakeholder management, with a meticulous attention to detail and a bias for execution under tight timelines
- Highly trusted and discreet; adept at handling sensitive information with integrity and professionalism
- Exceptional communication and executive writing skills; able to tailor messaging to a variety of audiences and amplify leadership narratives across different mediums
- Collaborative and team-oriented, yet self-directed and confident in assuming leadership without formal authority
- Optimistic, resilient, and solution-focused, with a passion for delivering meaningful organizational impact
Professional Experience & Qualifications - Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, or executive advisory roles within large, complex, or matrixed organizations
- At least 5 years of direct experience partnering with senior operations executives, providing strategic guidance and supporting enterprise-level decision-making
- Proven ability to lead and support cross-functional initiatives driving alignment and execution across diverse stakeholder groups
- Strong familiarity with corporate governance processes, including preparation of Board and executive committee materials, leadership meeting coordination, and performance planning cycles
- Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with a track record of distilling complex qualitative and quantitative inputs into high-impact insights and executive-level presentations
- Experience navigating organizations through strategic change, cultural transformation, or high-growth phases, with a focus on operational integration and business continuity
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or equivalent graduate education strongly preferred
What We Offer:- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Great travel perks!
- Goodlife Corporate Discount
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Growth opportunities
- Free Parking
- Open concept, collaborative workspace
- Fresh Café with delicious snacks and meals at a subsidized price!
- Opportunity to give back through our social responsibility initiatives
- See for yourself! @sunwinglife
We thank all who apply however only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted. 
