Forbes acknowledges VIA Rail Canada as a top employer in 2024

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VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is delighted to announce its inclusion in Forbes’ prestigious list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024. This recognition underscores VIA Rail’s steadfast dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace for its staff, characterized by competitive and fair compensation, a harmonious work-life balance, and ample training and growth prospects. Securing the top position in the air and rail passenger transportation industry, VIA Rail takes pride in its outstanding employees who form a close-knit community of passionate individuals sharing a common mission of prioritizing passenger satisfaction, as emphasized by Mario Péloquin, President and CEO of VIA Rail.

“Our remarkable employees embody a tight-knit community of enthusiasts dedicated to trains, travel, and a shared commitment to prioritizing passengers,” Péloquin stated. “They are the foundation of VIA Rail, driving us to continually enhance the overall employee experience.”

Mathieu Paquette, Chief Human Resources Officer, further emphasized the commitment to cultivating a positive employee experience and an inclusive culture that fosters a strong sense of belonging. “We are dedicated to creating an equitable work environment that values the uniqueness of each individual, empowering them to realize their full potential,” he added.

The Forbes Canada’s Best Employer ranking is an annual collaboration with Statista, a market research firm, and is based on an extensive survey involving over 40,000 individuals employed by Canadian companies and institutions with a workforce of at least 500 employees.