Air Canada named top employer for young talent in 2024

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Air Canada is excited to share the news of its inaugural recognition as one of Canada’s premier employers for young professionals in 2024. This prestigious acknowledgment, conferred by Mediacorp Canada Inc., honors organizations at the forefront of fostering the growth and development of young talent through inventive programs encompassing mentorship, training, career pathways, and social responsibility.

Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Public Affairs at Air Canada, expressed enthusiasm about this achievement, stating, “We are delighted to be acknowledged as a top employer for young people in Canada. Air Canada has a longstanding reputation for cultivating a positive workplace environment that champions employee development and fulfillment. As we execute our global business strategies, nurturing the next generation of talent remains a paramount objective. We take pride in offering leading programs and opportunities to support their career advancement.”

Editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers meticulously evaluated each contender based on the initiatives designed to attract and retain young professionals. These encompass benefits such as tuition assistance, co-op or work-study programs, mentorship and training initiatives, and career management programs facilitating swift advancement within the organization.

Air Canada’s selection as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2024 was grounded in various criteria, including:

1. Provision of paid internships spanning diverse disciplines like engineering, marketing, and business.
2. Implementation of a buddy system to aid the integration of young professionals into the organizational culture, coupled with numerous professional development opportunities.

Air Canada has garnered several recent accolades for its exemplary people, culture, and HR programs. Notable recognitions include:

1. Consistent placement among the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces for six consecutive years.
2. Recognition as one of Montreal’s Top Employers for 2023 by Mediacorp Canada for the 10th consecutive year.
3. Inclusion in Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 for the eighth consecutive year.
4. Achievement of the 2023 HRD Innovative HR Teams Award for Forward-Thinking HR Programs.

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