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16 Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg is a leading Canadian aerospace company with over 85 years of experience in the global aerospace industry. Magellan offers exciting career opportunities in a variety of disciplines. We know that personal and professional development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business. When you're part of Magellan, you're part of a team. Ready to launch your career? See what opportunities await at: www.magellan.aero/careers/ Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg A Division of Magellan Aerospace Limited 660 Berry Street, P.O. Box 874, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2S4 Fax: 204 774 0195 MORALE IS SKY-HIGH AT MAGELLAN BY SHERRY KANIUGA Excellent benefits, training opportunities and wellness programs all help make Magellan Aerospace a great place to work. But it's the sense of camaraderie and familiarity that make employees feel they're at home. "A lot of people here have worked alongside the same people for years, and they really do feel like a family," says Julie Robichaud, Executive Assistant for Magellan's Winnipeg division. A global manufacturer of aerostructure assemblies and aeroengine components, that serves the commercial aerospace and defence sectors, Magellan has been in business in Manitoba for nearly 90 years. Its Manitoba operations manufacture complex components and assemblies, space products and services, and specialty products. The 565 staff in Manitoba mostly work in the company's large complex in Winnipeg, with about 50 employees at a smaller plant in Rockwood. The family dynamic exists at both locations, and transcends status. "We have both a unionized and a salaried environment, but we all work together," explains Stephen Hay, Resource and Training Manager. "Our general manager walks the floor all the time and connects with people. Honest, open communication is key for everybody." Constant learning and improving is also key. Magellan boasts several internal training programs to prepare new hires for work, as well as development, leadership, skills and technical training programs to "upskill" their staff, Hay says. Ongoing employee development and professional accreditation is encouraged — Magellan funds up to 100 per cent of tuition for job-related programs. Partnerships with schools are also important. The company works closely with Red River College, the University of Manitoba and the Winnipeg School Division, whose Technical Vocational High School runs an Aerospace Maintenance and Manufacturing Orientation Program that graduates about 30 students annually — many being hired by Magellan. "We get a semi-skilled, motivated worker, and we take them up to the next level," Hay says. The workforce has been changing over the years, and Magellan has welcomed an influx of new Canadians through these industry programs and beyond. "We have a really diverse population here, and we love it," says Robichaud. "We are also very diverse age-wise: our average age is about 50, and every year we have people celebrating 30-, 35-, even 50-year anniversaries. That says a lot about the company." The number of women working in the industry has also increased. Female hires into the trades have exceeded the norm over the last three years, Hay stated. While their work is intense, employees still find a way to have fun, while supporting the community. Staff pay into an optional Social and Welfare Association, and the company matches the amount contributed. This funds holiday parties for staff and families, subsidized family outings to hockey or football games, a summer picnic and more. Employees also support local charities with payroll deduction contributions and donation drives for local organizations such as Siloam Mission and the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC), and rack up about 2,000 volunteer hours each year with initiatives like United Way's Day of Caring or on Habitat for Humanity home builds. Magellan's Social and Welfare Association also invests in the education of the next generation, awarding $250 scholarships each year to four children of employees. Because investing in employee health is a win-win, staff can choose to join Magellan's well-equipped onsite wellness centre for just $5 per month, and can also get discounted memberships for all of their family members at Shapes Fitness. The excellent benefits and pension program, competitive wages, economical parking and the fitness facility, plus all of the extra perks, contribute to the longevity of careers at Magellan, Robichaud says. But it always comes back to the people. "It's so great to work for a company that really commits to the community, focuses on a healthy workforce and being diverse, and has solid roots in Winnipeg. It helps you get up in the morning and want to go to work every day." Families enjoy the day at Magellan's annual Tinkertown Family Picnic. MAGELLAN AEROSPACE PHOTO MAGELLAN AEROSPACE, WINNIPEG

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