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Celebrating Long-Service at Rise Air and Snowbird Aviation Services

Celebrating Long-Service at Rise Air and Snowbird Aviation Services

 

At a recent event in Saskatoon, Rise Air and Snowbird Aviation Services proudly recognized the outstanding contributions of our long-serving colleagues. With milestones ranging from five to an exceptional 35 years, we celebrated the dedication and hard work that has shaped our success.

We were honoured to receive messages of appreciation from Athabasca Basin Development and Cameco, acknowledging the support our colleagues have provided to our valued customers over many years. Where colleagues were unable to attend the event, we felt it important that we travel to bases where they are based.

In a challenging aviation environment, our team has worked hard to expectations. Together, we have increased our seat capacity and achieved the best on-time performance in our history.

We extend our gratitude to our loyal customers who have placed their trust in Rise Air and Snowbird Aviation Services for decades. With an unwavering commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer service, we are dedicated to continuing this legacy.

Thank you to our exceptional colleagues for their invaluable contributions. Your dedication is the cornerstone of our success, and we are proud to celebrate your long-standing commitment to our customers and our organization.

 

Rise Air Recognized as a Certified Changemaker by Human Resources Director Canada.

Rise Air Recognized as a Certified Changemaker by Human Resources Director Canada.

 

Rise Air is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a "Certified Changemaker" by Human Resources Director Canada (HRDC). The company received the prestigious 2024 Innovative HR Team Award alongside Agnico Eagle Mines and the Town of Innisfil.

"We are honoured to receive this award from HRDC," said Tracy Young-McLean, Vice President of Corporate Services and Human Resources at Rise Air. "It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our HR team, who have implemented exceptional strategies that drive positive change within our organization."

The HRDC Innovative HR Teams Award recognizes teams demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and execution in their HR practices. Rise Air's HR team has been recognized for its innovative programs and initiatives in the following areas:

• Talent acquisition and development
• Employee engagement and retention
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Workplace culture and well-being

"Our investment in our people, training, and facilities is a clear indication of our commitment to growing together," added Young-McLean. "Rise Air is a great place to work, and we are proud of our progress in creating a positive and supportive work environment for our employees".

HRDC is a globally respected publication that provides in-depth analysis and insights on HR trends and best practices. The organization's recognition of Rise Air as a Certified Changemaker is a significant achievement that demonstrates the company's commitment to HR excellence.

The report is available here for you to read in full.

https://www.hcamag.com/ca/best-in-hr/companies-with-the-top-hr-innovators-in-canada-the-most-innovative-hr-teams/476445

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Santa in the North 2023 – a year of firsts

Santa in the North 2023 - a year of firsts

The 23rd annual Santa in the North trip, which took place at the beginning of December, was a tremendous success, and we owe it all to the unwavering support of our partners, sponsors, and communities. Thanks to their generosity, we were able to spread holiday cheer by delivering gifts to children across the Athabasca Basin.

This heartwarming endeavour, months in the making, saw Santa's journey through Black Lake, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Uranium City.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for their invaluable contribution, bringing aboard Jorgen Hus and Brett Lauther as new helpers for Santa. We are truly thankful to the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation for making this collaboration possible.

Under the exceptional leadership of Kristy Jackson from Athabasca Basin Development, we were able to ensure that all the books gifted to students were authored by Indigenous writers, a meaningful shift from previous years.

Each book and gift was thoughtfully sorted by grade in advance, ensuring their age-appropriateness.

Despite encountering challenging weather conditions that prevented us from reaching Wollaston Lake, we were heartened by the local Santa's ability to personally distribute gifts, books, and healthy snacks to the children of that community.

This year marked a special first as Rise Air’s Santa made his inaugural visit to Uranium City, directly delivering books and gifts to the school, a departure from previous practices of delivery to the airport.

We are immensely grateful to our gold-level sponsors, Cameco, Graham Construction, and Orano, whose unwavering support made this initiative possible.

Additionally, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our other exceptional sponsors: SIGA - Sharing Success, Athabasca Basin Development, SSR Mining, Snowbird Aviation Services, The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation, Optek Solutions, Eagle Feather News, Symmetry PR, and the team at Rise Air. Their support has truly made a positive impact on the lives of the children in these communities.

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Pattison Media thought their battlefordsNOW, paNOW, MeadowlakeNOW, SaskNOW and other portals wrote this story about the experience of bringing smiles to the children in the north. Read it here.

Eagle Feather News is also writing a story which will be available here as soon as it is published.

Santa in the North 2023 – Coming Soon

On December 4-6, 2023, Santa and friends will be traveling to several northern communities to deliver almost 1400 gifts to children living in the Athabasca Basin region.

• Father Porte Memorial School, Black Lake, Dec 4

• Stony Rapids Community School, Dec 4.

• Father Megret Elementary, Wollaston Lake, Dec 5.

• Father Megret High School, Wollaston Lake, Dec 5.

• Father Gamache Memorial School, Fond Du Lac, Dec 6.

Dan Gold, Director, Communications and Stakeholder Relations: “This is a very special time of year because we work closely with partners and sponsors to make this event special for every child that we visit.

There are more sponsors to be announced, but today we would like to formally recognize the gold level sponsors: Cameco, Graham Construction and Orano, without these major sponsors, Santa in the North would not be able to proceed.

We’re featuring a couple of firsts on this 23rd anniversary of Santa in the North. Firstly, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are sending players to be Santa’s not-so-little helpers. Secondly, Uranium City is getting their own dedicated visit from Santa on December 12.

Traditionally the presents for Uranium City had been delivered by our crew to the community. From 2023 onwards Santa will always visit along with the presents.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Athabasca Basin Development and partners for sponsoring an Indigenous authored book for every child.

Multiple teachers from the Athabasca Basin have told us that for many of the children we visit, this will be the only gift package they receive this Christmas.

Thank you to our sponsors

CamecoGraham ConstructionOrano
SIGA – Sharing SuccessAthabasca Basin DevelopmentSSR Mining Inc.
Snowbird Aviation ServicesSaskatchewan Roughrider FoundationRise Air
Eagle Feather NewsReal Canadian SuperstoreSymmetry PR

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2023 Christmas Card Contest Winners

Christmas Card Contest Winners

Congratulations Mansehaj and Asees Singh on winning the 2023 Rise Air Christmas card colouring contest.

We loved the colours and beauty of your winning design. Along with the $100, we gifted two Rise Air goodie bags.

To everyone who submitted an image, thank you. We will have more contests in 2024.

Rise Air is an incredible place to work


We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth with a competitive total compensation package plus an amazing employee relations program featuring other benefits and incentives.

We honour our employees through annual service awards and recognition of significant life events. and we like to party – with winter holiday parties, staff lunches and more!

To support the health of our employees, we have a comprehensive wellness spending account and, to engage them in continuous learning, a tuition reimbursement program.

Employees who refer candidates to Rise Air that are hired receive a referral bonus. We also make available different perks and discounts, including Canada Goose parkas, to keep you warm during the winter.

We are airline employees, and we love to travel! Rise Air participates in the MyID travel program and provides unlimited fixed-price standby fares for our employees and their spouses and children to travel within our network for personal needs.

Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to larger centres across Canada and improve your quality of life. Saskatchewan has everything from city and rural life to the ultimate northern experience and Rise Air can get you there. After all, we’re going places!

Start your Rise Air journey here https://riseair.ca/career

What is it like being a commercial pilot with Rise Air?

 

Captain Robert Harkness and First Officer Miles Richardson talk about working in aviation for Rise Air.

Being a pilot is a rewarding career with great benefits. It offers constant learning and growth opportunities.

Already a commercial pilot? Looking for new opportunities? After safety, reliability and customer service, Rise Air prioritizes a good work/life balance for all colleagues.

Check out our latest opportunities on our Careers page

Celebrating Diversity at the Lac La Ronge Regional Pride 2023

The Lac La Ronge Pride Parade & Festival happens in June every year to celebrate and push for equality and human rights. Colleagues from Rise Air and Snowbird Aviation Services joined together to support 2SLGBTQIA+ community members through Pride.

2S (two-spirit) refers to a person who identifies as having both a masculine and a feminine spirit, and is used by some Indigenous people to describe their sexual, gender and/or spiritual identity.

Thank you to everyone who came to say hello at our stand. To the organizers, volunteers and performers, thank you for this incredible event for all. It’s wonderful to see so many people sharing positive posts from the event!

Why does Pride matter?

  • People are still attacked because of their real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity
  • Prides are an opportunity to challenge intolerant legislation around the world
  • Rights can never be taken for granted
  • Prides contribute to positively changing hearts and minds
  • Prides are empowering

Rise Air is delighted to announce Jaden White and Cori Hayden as co-recipients of the Paul Mulrooney Memorial Award of Excellence Apprenticeship Grant.

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Carla Wayman with Cori Hayden and Jaden White

The Paul Mulrooney Memorial Award of Excellence award, sponsored by the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) is presented to the employee of an operator member company who has demonstrated progressive advancement to and within management positions. Recipients of this award must have demonstrated excellence in their positions, demonstrated leadership in team management, have honoured the highest ethical standards, have maintained the highest industry safety standards, and who must be willing to act as an ambassador in the promotion of our industry and show compassion by supporting the pathways through education for youth choosing aviation as a career. The award provides for a grant to be made to an employee of the recipient’s company who is pursuing a career in aviation.

The grant was made possible as Carla Wayman, Rise Air’s Director of Flight Operations was the recipient of the award this past year.

Cori and Jaden receive $1000 each from the ATAC bursary and a matched amount from Rise Air for a total of $2000 awarded to each.

Carla Wayman said “Congratulations to Cori and Jaden, this bursary is provided to them in recognition of their work performance and diligence in pursuing their careers. I hope that they will pick up the torch and act as ambassadors in the promotion of our industry and support other young women and men pursuing aviation as a career.

I wish you both the best of luck in pursuing your dreams”.

Cori Hayden and her colleagues

Cori Hayden and her colleagues

Jaden White, her father and Carla Wayman

Jaden White, her father and Carla Wayman