Air Canada named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People

Air Canada has been named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026 by Mediacorp for the third consecutive year, the company announced January 19.

"We are very proud of our progressive HR programs, which again have earned Air Canada recognition as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People," said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, executive vice president, chief human resources officer and public affairs at Air Canada. 

"There has never been a more exciting time to build a future in this field, especially as Air Canada embarks on our New Frontiers growth phase. To support delivering our strategic plans, Air Canada has invested in continually evolving programs to develop and support the cross-functional skills required for the next generation to lead in the future."

The airline offers paid internship programs across various disciplines and maintains a Work Integrated Learning Program providing work experience opportunities to post-secondary students from universities across Canada. 

The organization welcomed over 100 interns across various branches during the past year.

Training and integration programs

Students have access to online training options including opportunities to strengthen second language skills and learn about diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as workshops with the talent team covering topics such as optimizing CVs and LinkedIn profiles and preparing for interviews.

Air Canada offers a buddy system to help young professionals integrate into the organization. 

The airline promotes ongoing engagement through events throughout the year, including in-person networking opportunities at the organization's training centre, museum and hangar, as well as a career orientation event providing an overview of available career paths and professional development opportunities.

Employers were evaluated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers based on programs to attract and retain younger workers, including tuition assistance, co-op or work-study programs, mentorship and training programs, and career management initiatives.

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