Air Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by Forbes’ inaugural ranking of Canadian companies for 2022.
According to the magazine, the award signifies a company that demonstrates ‘excellent leadership and success’ and ‘signifies to potential employees that Air Canada’s brand belongs to the top performers.’
More than 10,000 professionals working for businesses with at least 500 employees in Canada were surveyed by market research group Statista, working to provide insights into Canada’s best employers for diversity.
Evaluations were based on various criteria including age, gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ2+, general diversity in the current workplace and diversity among top executives/board members.
“We are thrilled with this recognition, as we value diversity, equity and inclusion as being paramount to our organization’s success,” said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs.
“We are committed to fostering an environment that brings together different talents and skills, and, in turn, helping our employees fulfill their purpose and achieve their goals within a diversified, equitable and inclusive work environment. Our various programs and initiatives to promote equal opportunities for everyone and a work environment that enables our employees to feel recognized and respected underscore our enduring commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.”
Air Canada ranked 149th on the list with 17,900 employees. Hydro-Quebec topped the list in first place with over 20,000 employees.
You can see the full list here.
