About
About Us
Jazz is part of the Chorus Aviation group of companies. Chorus Aviation Inc. shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘CHR’.
Mission
Grow the business by leveraging our regional aviation expertise and strong relationships with customers and employees.
OUR FOUNDATIONS
We deliver through our commitment to:
- Safety: We keep safety top of mind in everything we do.
- Diversity: We are stronger through diversity. We celebrate our individual differences and unique perspectives while working together towards our common goal.
- Quality: We challenge ourselves to continuously improve and strive for excellence in all that we do.
- Accountability: We understand the impact we have on each other and take ownership for our contribution. We strive to be environmentally responsible and encourage sustainable practices.
- Ethics and Integrity: We uphold and model the principles of integrity and ethical behaviour.
- Wellness: We work hard in a sustainable way. We look out for each other’s mental and physical well-being.
Accessibility
Read more about our commitment to accessible air travel for all Air Canada Express customers and accessible employment for all Jazz employees.
Corporate Fact Sheet
Number of destinations: 70. (In Canada: 44. In the United States: 26.)
No. of Employees: 4,200 total employees
400 Daily Flights Operated (approx.)
Daily Passengers Carried (approx.): 22,000
Annual Passengers Carried: over 8.3 million (based on 2024 figures)
Executive Management
Doug Clarke
President
Marnie King
Vice President, Airports
Kirk Newhook
Vice President, Employee Relations and Operations Support
Pamela Craig
Vice President, Finance and Business Services
Cal Purves
Vice President, Flight Operations
Rhonda Bishop
Vice President, Inflight and Onboard Product
Anil Mohan
Vice President, Legal
Kal Rebin
Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering
Scott Palmer
Vice President, Safety, Quality and Environment
Phil Majerle
Vice President, System Operations Control
Awards and Recognition
Jazz was named among Canada’s Safest Employers 2024, as an Award of Excellence winner in the Public Transportation category. At Jazz, our safety culture is top of mind every day. We are successful through all employees taking ownership of safety, without compromise. Our dedicated local workplace committees advance safety for all employees, and we have healthy and robust safety reporting across the organization. Our dynamic internal audit program works by identifying risks, process enhancement opportunities, and procedural changes – all with the goal of constantly striving to further advance safety within Jazz.
Also recognized in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
This award recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. 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 resource groups to support employees’ personal and professional needs.
Also recognized in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
This annual competition evaluates and identifies the employers in Atlantic Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Jazz was recognized for supporting employee development, cultivating an ownership culture, and helping employees reach a work/life balance work through alternative work arrangements.
Also recognized in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
This annual survey chooses employers that lead in offering the most progressive human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies. Jazz received this award based on our mentoring, apprenticeship and training programs, retirement planning assistance, and our “Jazz After Hours Club”, which organizes social activities for employees throughout the year.
Also recognized in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
Jazz is proud to announce its win at the Nova Scotia Professional HR Awards 2024 in the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility category. This award is given by the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Nova Scotia organization. The Nova Scotia Professional HR Award for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility is given to an organization that has implemented programs into the company’s overall strategy that establishes a culture of inclusion, advances truth and reconciliation, removes barriers and increases accessibility, and actualizes the full value of diversity.
This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people just starting their careers. Jazz received this award due to our participation in Seneca College’s Cadet Program, our partnership with the Collegiate Aviation Canada Group of Colleges, and our scholarships for students enrolled in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer programs.
Also recognized in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2012.
Jazz is very proud to have received an inaugural year Indigenous Reconciliation award from the Government of Canada’s Employment Equity Achievement Awards. The Indigenous Reconciliation award recognizes employers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
History
2002
The Air Canada Jazz brand is launched. This newly branded company has a long history comprised of regional airlines from coast to coast.
2006
Jazz becomes an independent public entity. Newly formed Jazz Air Income Fund completes initial public offering.
2010
Jazz Air Income Fund converts to Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR). Jazz now owned by Chorus Aviation Inc.
2011
Air Canada Express brand is launched.
2015
Jazz and Air Canada renew commercial agreement with extension to 2025.
2016
Jazz transitions heavy maintenance operation into separate MRO division; Jazz Technical Services (JTS).
2017
Jazz takes delivery of our first CRJ900 with the new livery announced by Air Canada.
2019
New agreement with Air Canada secures and renews Jazz’s future as the primary Air Canada Express operator to 2035.
2021
Revised agreement with Air Canada optimizes the Jazz fleet and positions Jazz as sole Air Canada Express operator.
