Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc.

Winnipeg Airports Authority's physical workplace is rated as very good. The Winnipeg Airports Authority's office is conveniently located close to the highway and situated less than 10 minutes from downtown Winnipeg. The office tower is part of the airport terminal, which includes an observation lounge with great views of the runway, take-offs and landings of commercial aircrafts. The property is within minutes of several amenities including Assiniboine Park, Omands Creek, the St. James Civic Centre and Britannia School Field. Inside, the building features onsite fitness facility (with free membership, treadmills, stationary bikes, stairmasters, rowing machines, weights, television, and shower facilities); employee lounge (with comfortable seating and television); religious observance room; secure bicycle parking; free parking; outdoor patio and barbecue, self-serve lunchroom and discounts at nearby restaurants.

Winnipeg Airports Authority's work atmosphere is rated as very good. On the job, employees enjoy business casual dress; casual dress daily; casual dress Fridays; can listen to music while working; employee sports teams; organized social events. Operating since 1997, the company-subsidized social committee organizes social events throughout the year including a Christmas party, employee golf tournaments, St. Patrick's day potluck lunch and pancake breakfast, to name a few. Employees can provide feedback and are kept up-to-date throughout the year via a corporate intranet site; traditional suggestion box; email suggestion box.

Winnipeg Airports Authority's financial benefits are rated as above-average. To keep salaries competitive the company participates in outside salary surveys every 6 months. Individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months. The Authority also offers defined benefit pension plan; life & disability insurance; retirement planning assistance; discounted company products and year-end bonuses for some employees.

Winnipeg Airports Authority's health and family benefits are rated as above-average. The Authority's health benefits plan is managed by Great-West Life. As part of the health plan, the employer pays 100% of the premiums. Employees who work 20 hours per week receive coverage. The waiting period for new employees is 90 days. Employees receive full family coverage on the health benefits plan. The health plan also includes retiree coverage with no age limit. The basic plan includes routine dental; restorative dental; orthodontics; eyecare ($250 every 2 years); traditional medicine coverage; alternative medicine coverage; massage therapy; medical equipment and supplies; homecare; employee assistance (EAP) plan; travel insurance. The Authority's family-friendly benefits include; maternity top-up payments (to 93% of salary for 32 weeks); parental leave top-up for new fathers (to 93% of salary for 17 weeks); parental leave top-up for adoptive parents (to 93% of salary for 17 weeks); health benefits during maternity and parental leave; extended unpaid parental leave option (beyond the first year). Additional family-friendly benefits include; flexible working hours; telecommuting; compressed work week.

Winnipeg Airports Authority's vacation and personal time-off are rated as average. New employees receive 3 weeks of vacation allowance after their first year. Vacation increases after 10 years on the job. Long-serving employees receive a maximum of 6 weeks of vacation each year. Employees can schedule 5 personal days off each year, as needed. Employees receive 15 paid sick days every year. Employees can also apply for an unpaid leave of absence.

Winnipeg Airports Authority's employee engagement program is rated as average. Employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months. Managers receive training in how to conduct effective performance reviews. Exit interview provided for departing employees. The Authority manages a suggestion recognition program to reward employees for their unique suggestions. Winnipeg Airports Authority sponsors its own in-house employee satisfaction survey. (Surveys are conducted every 3 months); Winnipeg Airports Authority hires an outside consultant to conduct confidential employee satisfaction and engagement surveys. (These surveys are held every 24 months).

Winnipeg Airports Authority's training and skills development program is rated as very good. Employees receive tuition subsidies for courses related to their position. (Employers cover up to 100% of tuition). The Authority also supports ongoing employee development through subsidies for professional accreditations; in-house apprenticeship and skilled trades programs; in-house training programs; online training programs; career planning services; new employee orientation program.

Winnipeg Airports Authority's community involvement program is rated as average. The Authority supports a variety of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Grow a Garden for Winnipeg Harvest and the United Way fundraising campaign. Employees receive paid time off to volunteer with their favourite charitable organizations. Last year, employees donated over 250 hours volunteering with charitable projects.