Air Canada Recognized as One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026 for the Third Consecutive Year

Air Canada has been named for the third consecutive year, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026 by Mediacorp.

Recognition
- Award: Air Canada has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026 by Mediacorp.
- Streak: This is the third consecutive year the airline has received this honor.

HR Initiatives for Young Professionals
- Internships & Work Integrated Learning: Paid internships across multiple disciplines and partnerships with Canadian universities to provide real-world experience.
- Buddy System: Helps new young professionals integrate smoothly into the organization.
- Training & Development:
-- Online training for second language skills.
-- Diversity, equity, and inclusion learning modules.
-- Workshops on CV optimization, LinkedIn profiles, and interview preparation.
- Engagement Events: Networking opportunities at Air Canada’s training centre, museum, and hangar, plus career orientation sessions.

Strategic Importance
- Air Canada sees this recognition as part of its “New Frontiers” growth phase, investing in programs that build cross-functional skills for future leaders.
- The company welcomed over 100 interns in the past year, strengthening its talent pipeline.

About Air Canada
- Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, serving 180+ airports worldwide.
- Founding member of Star Alliance.
- Holds a Four-Star Skytrax ranking.
- Operates Aeroplan, Canada’s premier travel loyalty program with 10+ million members.
- Long-term goal: net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

✅ In short: Air Canada continues to invest heavily in young talent, offering internships, mentorship, and training programs that earned it recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third year running.