HALIFAX, Feb. 13, 2014 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz")
has been selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2014 by
Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the third year in a row.
"This award celebrates differences and values the uniqueness
that each individual has to offer," said Colin Copp, Chief Administrative Officer, Jazz.
"At Jazz, diversity is not a program - it is core to the makeup of
our people and business. We believe that by optimizing the
strengths of our employees and reflecting the tremendous diversity
that exists within the many communities we serve, we strengthen our
team."
This special award recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace
diversity and inclusiveness programs. The annual competition
evaluates a range of diversity initiatives, including programs for
five major employee groups: women; members of visible minorities;
persons with disabilities; aboriginal peoples; and lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered/transsexual peoples.
Jazz was recognized for promoting a culture that embraces
diversity and fosters inclusion through a number of initiatives
aimed at making current and prospective employees feel welcome and
valued, and by forming partnerships with organizations that seek to
support our goal.
About Jazz Aviation LP
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with
its roots going back to the 1930s. Jazz is wholly owned by Chorus
Aviation Inc. and continues to generate some of the strongest
operational and financial results in the North American aviation
industry. 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.
The Company operates more flights and flies to more Canadian
destinations than any other airline and has a workforce of
approximately 4,760 professionals highly experienced in the
challenging and complex nature of regional operations.
There are two airline divisions operated by Jazz Aviation
LP: Air Canada Express and Jazz.
Air Canada Express: Under a capacity purchase agreement
with Air Canada, Jazz provides service to and from lower-density
markets as well as higher-density markets at off-peak times
throughout Canada and to and from
certain destinations in the United
States. This month, Jazz is operating scheduled
passenger service on behalf of Air Canada with approximately 750
departures per weekday to 54 destinations in Canada and to 25 destinations in the United States. With a fleet of 122
Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft, Jazz flies more daily flights to
more Canadian destinations than any other carrier.
Jazz: Under the Jazz brand, the airline offers charters
throughout North America with a
dedicated fleet of five Bombardier aircraft for corporate clients,
governments, special interest groups and individuals seeking more
convenience. Jazz also has the ability to offer airline
operators services such as ground handling, dispatching, flight
load planning, training and consulting.
For more information, visit www.flyjazz.ca.
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.