• Air Canada
recognized for its innovative and forward-thinking programs for
young workers
MONTREAL, Jan. 24,
2024 /CNW/ - Air Canada is proud to announce that it
has been recognized as one of the top employers for young people in
Canada in 2024, the first time the
airline has received this recognition. This honour, awarded by
Mediacorp Canada Inc., celebrates the nation's leading
organizations for their commitment to developing and nurturing
young professionals. through innovative and forward-thinking
programs for young workers, including mentorship, training, career
opportunities, and social responsibility.
"We are thrilled to be recognized as a top employer for young
people in Canada," said
Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive
Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at
Air Canada. "Air Canada has long
been recognized for creating a positive work environment that
supports employee development and fulfillment. As we continue
implementing our global business strategies, fostering the next
generation of people and talent remains a key priority, and we are
proud to offer leading programs and opportunities to support their
career growth."
Each employer was evaluated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers based on the
programs they offer to attract and retain younger workers. These
include benefits such as tuition assistance and the availability of
co-op or work-study programs, mentorship and training programs,
career management programs, such as initiatives that can help
younger workers advance more quickly within the organization.
Air Canada was selected as one
of Canada's Top Employers for
Young People in 2024 based on several criteria, including:
- Paid internships across a variety of disciplines (engineering,
marketing, business.
- Offering a buddy system to help young professionals integrate
into the organization, as well as numerous professional development
opportunities.
Air Canada has recently been
honoured with a series of awards for its people, culture and HR
programs. Other recognitions include:
- One of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces for the sixth
consecutive year
- One of Montreal's Top
Employers for 2023 by Mediacorp Canada for the 10th consecutive
year
- One of Canada's Best Employers
2023 by Forbes for the eighth consecutive year
- Winner of the 2023 HRD Innovative HR Teams Award for
Forward-Thinking HR Programs
Individuals interested in taking their careers to new heights
with Air Canada can learn more about opportunities here.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag
carrier and a founding member of Star
Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation
network. Air Canada provides
scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in
Canada, the United States and Internationally on six
continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air
Canada's Aeroplan program is
Canada's premier travel loyalty
program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's
largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an
extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental rewards. Its
freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and
connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents
using Air Canada's passenger and freighter aircraft. Air
Canada aims to achieve an ambitious net zero emissions goal from
all global operations by 2050. Air Canada shares are publicly
traded on the TSX in Canada and
the OTCQX in the US.
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