Manitoba's Top Employers

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 Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg A Division of Magellan Aerospace Limited 660 Berry Street, P.O. Box 874, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2S4 Fax: 204 774 0195 11 "Being an engineer at Magellan means getting to see the whole spectrum of a project, from the small bits in a software code to thinking about the entire satellite structure," says Schor. "There's a wealth of knowledge here at Magellan that you don't see in other places because they've been around since the beginning of the space race with the Black Brant rockets, and they are still on the cutting edge of technology, with projects like the RADARSAT Constellation Mission group of satellites. "Magellan is a big company, but the work they do is so varied. Everyone is on small teams, which means you get to do a bit of everything." Arlene Batario, a master scheduler who started at Magellan nine months ago, is a recent immigrant from the Philippines. She came to Manitoba with her family in March 2015, and Magellan is her first job in Canada that fully uses her considerable experience from back in the Philippines. "I wanted to work for a good company, a big company and a friend that I worked with at my old job in the Philippines said that I should apply at Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg," Batario said. "She works here, too." "I really like Magellan because everyone is very kind and very accepting. Even if there is a bit of a language barrier, everyone is very good at communicating so everyone understands," Batario said. "After I started here, my husband also got a job at Magellan. I really like that the company allows family to work together — so many companies don't. And I like how there are company events for my entire family to participate in." Internally, Magellan's employee-driven Social and Welfare Association plans two festive holiday parties — one for the adults, and one for children. They also organize the annual summer picnic at Tinkertown for employees and their families, and provide benefits for members such as education bursaries, wedding and baby gifts, and benevolent assistance. Magellan Aerospace participates in many group charitable events, such as CancerCare Manitoba's Dragon Boat Festival, Heart and Stroke's Big Bike, and the United Way Plane Pull. These group events let people mix and mingle, and support causes that help the local community. Damien Boyle is a manufacturing engineering planner with Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg, a role he has filled for nearly four years. "I had spent 10 years working in the automotive industry in Ireland, which is where I am from, and I had wanted a change. Magellan presented the opportunity for the big change I had been looking for — a new country, and a new industry," Boyle said. "I really enjoy Magellan Aerospace because of the challenges, and the wide range of disciplines all under one roof. No two days are exactly the same. I am constantly introduced to new ideas and processes — there is never a dull moment." Milan Kucinic is currently a manual welder, although he has had many roles with Magellan throughout his 50 years with the company. "I moved to Magellan (formerly Bristol Aerospace) from Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). CPR was no life — always moving, always away from home," Kucinic said. "Magellan offered good, secure employment for good money. I wanted to learn the trades, and then open my own business. But then my family came along, and I got comfortable at Magellan. I've stayed so long because of the people that work here, and the knowledge that I've gained. There was always an opportunity to learn something new." In recognizing Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg as one of Manitoba's Top Employers, we are recognizing a very diverse workforce. That diversity of perspectives that Magellan employees bring to work every day and their willingness to work together is what makes Magellan Winnipeg one of Manitoba's Top Employers. ❚ MAGELLAN MIRRORS MANITOBA'S DIVERSITY Since Manitoba was established as a province in 1870, it has welcomed immigrants from around the world. And as a result, Manitoba is now the most culturally diverse province in Canada, with over 100 languages spoken. We are known as "Friendly Manitoba" as per our licence plates for being warm and friendly, and for our community spirit. M agellan Aerospace, Winnipeg has been a proud part of this vibrant Manitoba community for over 85 years. And like Manitoba, our workforce is as varied and ethnically diverse as the community we are in. Walking through the plant, you don't need to look very hard before finding recent immigrants, born- and-bred Manitobans with roots generations deep, employees fresh out of school, and others who have been here for decades. Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg employs them all. Dario Schor, an entry-level software developer who has been with Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg for three years full-time, and for two stints as a summer student, says he has always had an interest in space. While at the University of Manitoba, his final undergrad project was supported by Magellan Aerospace, and so Dario become even more interested."A lot of what happens here at Magellan isn't known in the wider Winnipeg or Manitoba community," Schor said. Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg, a division of Magellan Aerospace Limited, manufactures complex aeroengine components and advanced aerostructure assemblies, as well as proprietary products for clients in the commercial aerospace, defence and space sectors. It has two satellite locations — one in Ottawa and another 20 minutes north of Winnipeg, and employs about 700 people. DAMIEN BOYLE AT WORK AT MAGELLAN AEROSPACE, WINNIPEG. MAGELLAN PHOTO "Magellan is a big company, but the work they do is so varied. Everyone is on small teams, which means you get to do a bit of everything."

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