Advisor, Operations

Sunwing Vacations Group•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$125,000 - CA$135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent graduate education strongly preferred

Responsibilities

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 remain 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.