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MANITOBA’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2025)
NFI Group’s learning culture inspires loyalty
T
anya Liahusha
dreamed of moving
to Canada while
working as a real
estate agent in her
native Ukraine. She realized her
dream when she immigrated to
Winnipeg in 2019, and one year
later, landed a position with NFI
Group after earning a marketing
management diploma through the
continuing education department
at the University of Winnipeg.
“NFI promotes personal growth
and development, collaboration
and employee recognition,” says
Liahusha, a digital marketing specialist. “The company cultivates a
positive work environment where
everyone feels valued. NFI treats
its employees as its greatest asset.”
NFI is in the business of moving
people, says Matt Banera, director
of human resources for one of
its seven divisions. The company
manufactures transit buses,
single- and double-decker buses,
and motorcoaches.
NFI employs a diverse workforce
that includes production workers,
a range of skilled tradespeople
such as tool and die makers,
welders and painters, as well as
professional engineers and sales,
marketing, finance, IT and supply
chain specialists, among others.
The company has a comprehensive onboarding program,
particularly for its manufacturing
employees. “Before they join their
team in manufacturing, they
receive classroom and on-thejob training with mentors,” says
Banera. “As well, they go through
production readiness orientation
where we do checks from one
week, one month, two months and
three months at the start of their
employment journey with us.”
NFI spends over $10 million
annually on employee development. The educational assistance
program is designed to provide
partial- to full-financial support
for business specific programs.
“NFI has supported my growth
and helped me expand my
professional knowledge,” says
Liahusha. “I’ve completed several
marketing courses and earned a
digital marketing certificate which
was fully funded by NFI. My
experience is a testament to how
an employer can support a young
professional.”
The company cultivates a
positive work environment
where everyone feels
valued. NFI treats its
employees as its greatest
asset.
— Tanya Liahusha
Digital Marketing Specialist
Employees at NFI Group receive an award at the annual Spirit of Winnipeg Awards Gala.
The company also has an
internal NFI Learning Institute
that includes resources for
employees in manufacturing and
warehouse operations all the way
through to senior management
and executive-level leadership. As
well, all employees moving into
leadership roles must complete
a training program comprising
seven modules, says Banera.
“We have an emerging leadership program where leaders
identify employees with the
capacity, interest and drive to
become leaders,” he says. “They
are partnered with a senior leader
who provides mentorship.”
He adds that in 2025, the
company is introducing a talent
management program that will
assist in understanding individualized development needs for all
administrative team members.
