http://www.calgaryairport.com RSS feeds for YYC 60 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/98/language/en-US/Calgary-Airport-Authority-on-Albertas-Top-40.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=98 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=98&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/98/language/en-US/Calgary-Airport-Authority-on-Albertas-Top-40.aspx FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2008 Calgary Airport Authority Named as One of Alberta's Top 40 Employers for 2009 Calgary, A.B.- Mediacorp Canada Inc., publisher of Canada Employment Weekly and other recruitment, training and retention publications, has named The Calgary Airport Authority to its ‘Alberta's Top 40 Employers' list for 2009. Now entering its fourth year, this annual competition recognizes Alberta employers that are leaders in eight important areas: physical workplace; work atmosphere and social; health, financial & family benefits; vacation & time off; employee communications; performance management; training & skills development; and community involvement. The Calgary Airport Authority, with a staff of 160 employees, receives over 1,000 job applications annually. Attracting and retaining good employees in a very competitive job market is an important focus for Canada's fourth busiest airport. “The Calgary Airport Authority offers one of the most unique work environments in the city. We are proud to be recognized as one of the best employers in the province,” said Cynthia Ewanchyna, Senior Director of Human Resources for The Calgary Airport Authority. “The dedication and commitment shown by our employees each and every day has made YYC one of the best airports in the country.” Close to 2,000 employers apply for this prestigious award, with only the most innovative and progressive organizations selected to be a part of the Alberta's top 40 group. As a community and industry leader, The Calgary Airport Authority is a natural choice to be recognized with this honour. Programs available to Authority employees include an exceptional benefits program, training and development opportunities, a flexible work environment, and many leading corporate social responsibility activities, not to mention one of the most unique work environments in the city. To become a part of The Calgary Airport Authority team, check out career opportunities at www.calgaryairport.com. The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit, non-share capital corporation, responsible for the management, maintenance and development of the Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport under long-term lease from the Government of Canada. For further information, contact: Jody Moseley, Calgary Airport Authority 403-735-5899 SuperUser Account Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:98 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/99/language/en-US/YYC-Awarded-ACI-WorldNA-Conference-and-Exhibition.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=99 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=99&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/99/language/en-US/YYC-Awarded-ACI-WorldNA-Conference-and-Exhibition.aspx FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2008 Calgary Airport Authority Awarded Airport Council International World/North America Conference and Exhibition Calgary, AB. – The Airport Council International (ACI) World and ACI North America (ACI-NA) announced The Calgary Airport Authority as the successful host airport of the ACI World/North America Conference in 2012. This annual conference and exhibition hosts over 2,300 senior airport and aviation executives from 49 countries and will generate over $2.5 million in revenue for Calgary. This event provides the opportunity for executives from around the world to participate in airport focused education and planning sessions and a major industry tradeshow that showcases leading-edge aviation technologies, airport suppliers and consultants. “As Alberta's premier international gateway, Calgary International Airport is the perfect host for these world-class conferences,” said Garth Atkinson, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. “YYC is one of Canada's fastest growing airports, which offers Calgary and the province of Alberta the most extensive and direct connections to the world. We are ready and eager to welcome the world to our great city and airport in 2012.” Tourism Calgary, the Stampede Roundup Centre and the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, important partners in the bid to host the 2012 ACI conferences, worked closely with the Authority's bid team to showcase our metropolitan city and our expertise in hosting local, national and global conferences and tradeshows. Calgary has been host to many of the world's largest airport conferences, which included the 2006 Air Cargo Forum, welcoming over 3,000 cargo executives from around the globe. Other ACI-NA conferences previously held in Calgary include the 2003 Airport Concessions Conference and the 2005 ACI-NA Marketing and Communications Conference. “Calgary's continued success in securing international conferences and conventions demonstrate the city's ability to accommodate, facilitate and service the needs of corporate travellers,” said Aldon Wells, Interm Chief Operating Officer of Tourism Calgary. “Although the process of confirming events of this scale often take years of preparation – they offer the exceptional opportunity to highlight Calgary as a world-class destination.” The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit, non-share capital corporation, responsible for the management, maintenance and development of Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport under long-term lease from the Government of Canada. For further information, contact: Julien De Schutter, Calgary Airport Authority 403-735-1246 Aldon Wells, Tourism Calgary 403-263-8510 SuperUser Account Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:99