HALIFAX, NS, March 2, 2021
/CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) is proud to
announce that its subsidiary, Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz'), has been
named one of Canada's Best
Diversity Employers for the tenth consecutive year in an annual
national employer survey by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
"We are honoured to have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers each year
for the past decade. Diversity is core to the culture all Jazz
employees are proud of – one that values individual uniqueness and
fosters safe spaces that empower employees to be their authentic
selves," said Randolph deGooyer, President, Jazz. "By encouraging
inclusive work environments that build on the diverse perspectives,
experiences, and abilities of employees, we are fostering
innovation and positive change."
Canada's Best Diversity
Employers recognizes the nation's top employers who have
exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. The
competition recognizes successful diversity initiatives in a
variety of areas, including programs for employees from five
groups: women; members of visible minorities; persons with
disabilities; Indigenous peoples; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgendered/transsexual (LGBT) people.
Mediacorp Canada Inc. recognized Jazz for the many initiatives
the airline has developed and supported, including working with a
number of community partners to reach out to Aboriginal candidates
and mentoring students from First Nations Technical Institute. Jazz
encourages young women to consider careers in aviation by
participating in annual events such as Girls Take Flight. Also,
Jazz embeds diversity and inclusion into its supplier policy.
About Chorus
Chorus is a global provider of integrated regional aviation
solutions. Chorus' vision is to deliver regional aviation to
the world. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Chorus is comprised of Chorus
Aviation Capital – a leading, global lessor of regional aircraft,
and Jazz Aviation and Voyageur Aviation – companies that have long
histories of safe operations with excellent customer service.
Chorus provides a full suite of regional aviation support services
that encompasses every stage of an aircraft's
lifecycle, including aircraft acquisitions and leasing; aircraft
refurbishment, engineering, modification, repurposing, and
preparation; contract flying; and aircraft and component
maintenance, disassembly, and parts provisioning. Chorus Class A
Variable Voting Shares and Class B Voting Shares trade on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol
'CHR'. www.chorusaviation.com
About Jazz
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with
its roots going back to the 1930s. As the largest regional carrier
in Canada, Jazz has a proven track
record of industry leadership and exceptional customer service and
has leveraged that strength to deliver value to all its
stakeholders. www.flyjazz.ca
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.