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: Safety is our top priority.
- DIVERSITY: We are stronger through diversity. We celebrate our individual differences and unique perspectives.
- QUALITY: We challenge ourselves to continuously improve and strive for excellence in all that we do.
- COST COMPETITIVENESS: We provide cost competitive solutions.
- ETHICS and INTEGRITY: We uphold and model the principles of integrity and ethical behaviour.
Corporate Fact Sheet
Number of destinations: 81. (In Canada: 59. In the United States: 22.)
No. of Employees: 4,600 total employees
660 Daily Flights Operated (approx., based on weekday operation)
Daily Passengers Carried: 30,000 (based on weekday operation)
Annual Passengers Carried: over 11.1 million (based on 2018 figures)
All Corporate Fact Sheet information current as of 1-October-2019.
Executive Management
Randolph deGooyer
President, Jazz
Marnie King
Vice President, Airports
Kirk Newhook
Vice President, Employee and Operations Support
Chris Kelly
Vice President, Finance and Business Services
Steve Linthwaite
Vice President, Flight Operations
Kal Rebin
Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering
Bob Palmer
Vice President, Safety, Quality and Environment
Joseph Randell
President and Chief Executive Officer, Chorus Aviation Inc.
Jolene Mahody
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Chorus Aviation Inc.
Gary Osborne
Chief Financial Officer, Chorus Aviation Inc.
Colin Copp
Chief Operating Officer, Chorus Aviation, and President, Chorus Aviation Services
Dennis Lopes
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Chorus Aviation Inc.
Laurel Clark
Vice President, Corporate Human Resources, Chorus Aviation Inc.
Colleen Purcell
Vice President, Corporate Reporting, Chorus Aviation Inc.
Nathalie Megann
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, Chorus Aviation Inc.
Tyrone Cotie
Vice President, Treasury and Planning, Chorus Aviation Inc.
Awards and Recognition
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 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2012.
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 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Jazz was named among Canada’s Safest Employers 2018 taking silver in the Transportation and Psychological Safety categories! 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.
Jazz is pleased to be named an Employee Recommended Workplace by the Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell.
Also recognized in 2018 and 2017.
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft recognizes airlines and suppliers each year who have achieved exceptional performance in their respective areas of operations. These awards recognize carriers for achieving dispatch reliability rates of at least 99 per cent, in addition to the highest dispatch reliability performance in each aircraft category.
Also recognized in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013.
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 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 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
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.