{"id":11985,"date":"2025-02-13T11:11:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T18:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yyj.ca\/?p=11985"},"modified":"2025-02-18T15:53:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T22:53:09","slug":"victoria-airport-authority-recognized-as-a-top-employer-in-b-c-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yyj.ca\/en\/victoria-airport-authority-recognized-as-a-top-employer-in-b-c-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Victoria Airport Authority Recognized as a Top Employer in B.C."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has been named as one of BC\u2019s Top 100 Employers for 2025. Now in its 20th year, BC\u2019s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada\u2019s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the British Columbia employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to receive this special designation for a sixth consecutive year,\u201d said Elizabeth M. Brown, Victoria Airport Authority President and CEO. \u201cBeing recognized as one of BC\u2019s Top Employers highlights the heart of our organization \u2013 our corporate values. This honour is a direct reflection of the dedication and commitment of the entire VAA team. This award is a source of pride for all of us to be again acknowledged as a top employer and we\u2019ll remain committed to investing in the health and wellness of our employees and organization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the reasons VAA was selected as one BC\u2019s Top Employers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Victoria Airport Authority launched a KUDOS online recognition program to engage employees in celebrating their peers &#8212; employees receive 100 points to gift to their colleagues at the beginning of the year and points can be redeemed for a variety of products and gift cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victoria Airport Authority encourages ongoing employee development with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions and employees can apply for paid and unpaid educational leaves of absence for full-time studies (with duration determined on a case-by-case basis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victoria Airport Authority helps employees plan for life after work with retirement planning assistance services, along with generous contributions to a defined benefit pension plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers were evaluated by the editors at Canada\u2019s Top 100 Employers using the same eight criteria as the national competition: (1) Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere &amp; Social; (3) Health, Financial &amp; Family Benefits; (4) Vacation &amp; Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training &amp; Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. The annual competition is open to any employer with its head office or principal place of business in British Columbia. Employers of any size may apply, whether private or public sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Victoria Airport Authority<br><\/strong>Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the 11th busiest airport in Canada and has been rated one of the top ten most-loved airports in the world by CNN Travel. Winner of the Best Regional Airport in North America award by Airports Council International in 2012, 2014, and 2020, YYJ provides a safe, secure, sustainable, and efficient airport that creates prosperity for our region by connecting Greater Victoria with the world. Victoria Airport Authority has managed the operations at YYJ on behalf of the surrounding communities since April 1, 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contact Victoria Airport Authority<\/strong><br>Elizabeth Brown \u2013 President and CEO<br>Phone: \u00a0250-953-7523<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/yyj.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025_bc_regular_standard-transparent_en.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yyj.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025_bc_regular_standard-transparent_en.png 750w, https:\/\/yyj.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025_bc_regular_standard-transparent_en-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has been named as one of BC\u2019s Top 100 Employers for 2025. 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