Sustainability - Voyageur

Values

As a part of the Chorus Aviation Inc. group of companies, Voyageur Aviation is committed to the shared values: Listen, Collaborate, Improve.

We listen to the needs of our employees, customers, and partners, respecting their diversity and experiences and using their feedback to chart our future.
We collaborate across all our teams to find innovative and creative solutions. Working together, we think differently, and do more than our individual companies, or competitors, can do alone.
We believe these values are key to the continued strength, stability, and growth of Voyageur Aviation. They are integral to our employees’ future, as we find new opportunities that help us all grow.

Culture

The success of Voyageur requires that we build cultures that inspire creativity and continuous improvement. Voyageur is committed to building a diverse workforce and promoting safe and inclusive workspaces. We actively ensure inclusive policies and gender equity are built into our recruitment practices, and that we are held accountable for our actions.

By encouraging work environments that build on the diverse perspectives, experiences, and abilities of employees, we will foster innovation and positive change.

A group of women standing together at an event. They are in front of a banner for Voyageur Aviation, which includes the phrases Girls Can in Aviation and Careers Beyond Boundaries.

A large group of people gathering in front of an aircraft. The group includes individuals in military uniforms and civil clothing, for a collaborative event associated with an aviation and community event.

Community

Voyageur commits to creating positive social impact and strong community ties.

We foster diverse and inclusive aviation sectors by supporting programs that connect people from under-represented groups to the aviation industry.

Initiatives include:

Scholarships are awarded to post-secondary aviation students through Voyageur’s Pathway Bursary Program.
Sponsoring national girls in aviation events.
Sponsoring local youth STEM programs.
Supporting programs to encourage aviation as a pathway to underrepresented groups and communities.
Supporting Canadian Armed Forces cadet activity programs.

Voyageur continues to contribute to the sustainability of the communities where we live and work.

We are a proud partner of the United Way, supporting community services under their pillars of Poverty to Possibility, Building Strong Communities, and Helping Kids be all that Kids Can Be.

Safety

Voyageur has a core culture of safety that is continually reinforced through a comprehensive and multifaceted Safety Management System, known internally as "SRMS" (Safety and Risk Management System). SRMS is an independent department endorsed and mandated by the Accountable Executive and all senior management.

Fuel Efficiency

Voyageur monitors the total greenhouse gas emissions from its entire flight operations and utilizes creative solutions to reduce fuel consumption. This includes more efficient flight profiles and operating procedures specifically designed to reduce the distance flown and associated fuel burn.

Energy Efficient Facilities

LED lighting throughout our 200,000 sq. ft. facility in North Bay resulted in energy consumption reductions of 55%. Additionally, programming changes to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to improve efficiency led to a 10% energy conservation.

Recycle and Waste Reduction

Voyageur disassembles end of life aircraft and repurposes aircraft parts by making them available to the global regional aircraft marketplace. The materials recovery process includes decommissioning, disassembly, and dismantling. Following the disassembly process, we recycle the aircraft aluminum hull to avoid waste reaching landfills. marketplace.

Protecting the Environment

Voyageur’s Hazardous Material Management Program ensures compliance with applicable environmental regulations.