Jazz Aviation LP has once again secured an Award of Excellence in the Public Transportation category at Canada’s Safest Employers 2024. This prestigious recognition, announced at a gala event in Toronto, marks the company’s eighth consecutive year of accolades in this arena.
Randolph deGooyer, president of Jazz, expressed pride in the achievement. This award showcases the continued strength of our safety practices and the openness of our reporting culture. It reflects our entire team’s outstanding dedication to maintaining a culture of safety and accountability.
The cornerstone of Jazz’s safety success is its robust safety management system. This innovative approach directly engages frontline staff. It encourages active participation in managing safety outcomes through the Jazz safety reporting system. At the heart of Jazz’s safety initiative is a mobile reporting application. This versatile tool supports a range of critical functions.
This involves non-punitive reactive reporting, and proactive identification of potential hazards. It supports widespread engagement from employees across all company areas. The system’s design allows for the classification of reports, enabling comprehensive trend analysis. When necessary, it also facilitates thorough investigations into reported issues.
This robust process serves multiple crucial purposes for Jazz. It provides invaluable insights into the company’s safety risks, enabling a deeper understanding of potential vulnerabilities. Moreover, it empowers Jazz to assess and mitigate hazards effectively, ensuring a proactive approach to safety management.
The system also complements existing quality assurance measures by augmenting audits and safety inspections, thereby creating a more comprehensive and nuanced picture of the company’s safety landscape. By combining these elements, Jazz gains a comprehensive view of safety across its operations and workplaces.
Jazz Aviation LP is a key player in Canada’s aviation industry. As a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc., Jazz operates scheduled passenger services on behalf of Air Canada. It operates under the Air Canada Express brand. The company’s commitment to safety extends beyond its flight operations to cover all aspects of its business.
Launched in 2011, Canada’s Safest Employers awards celebrate organizations with outstanding accomplishments in employee health and safety promotion. The evaluation process is rigorous, considering various occupational safety and health (OSH) elements, including: Employee training programs, OSH management systems, Incident investigation procedures, Emergency preparedness measures, Innovative health and safety initiatives. Jazz Aviation’s consistent recognition in these awards highlights its continuous dedication to creating a safe work environment for all employees.
