Montreal's Top Employers (2026) Magazine - Magazine - Page 19
MONTRÉAL’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2026)
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important than the people agenda
and an engaged workforce that see
their role in the business strategy. I
fell in love with it from day one.”
In fact, Meloul-Wechsler says
lateral career moves are one of Air
Canada’s key strengths. “We move
Employees at Air Canada are encouraged to pursue lateral career moves as a way to continue learning and
advancing in the workplace.
people all the time. Some of our
executive vice-presidents started
on the front lines. I’m a huge
believer in betting on yourself
and betting on the company.
That’s what lateral moves are all
about.”
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Another strength is empathy.
“It makes things easier,” she says.
“People’s shoulders go down.” In
addition to the 18-month Elevate
program, the UBY program
(Unlock the Best in You) focuses
on employee well-being and
provides a wide range of wellness
support, from mental and physical
health to financial literacy.
“There’s a sense of pride that
I love in this company,” says
Phaneuf. “There is something
very special in the culture here.”
