Jazz Aviation named as Recipient of DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer

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October 9, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – DriverCheck Inc., Canada’s leading provider of drug & alcohol testing and occupational health services, in partnership with Key Media (publisher of Canadian Occupational Safety), is proud to announce Jazz Aviation as the recipient of the 2025 DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer. The award was formally presented at the 15th Annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards on October 9, 2025, in Toronto. 

Now in its second year, the DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer recognizes a Canadian public transportation organization that demonstrates exceptional commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of its employees and the communities it serves. Nominees are evaluated based on proactive policies, safety culture, innovation in risk mitigation, and measurable outcomes in safety performance. 

Jazz Aviation stood out among a strong field of nominees for its outstanding safety initiatives that reflect a deep investment in both workforce safety and public welfare. 

“On behalf of DriverCheck, I congratulate Jazz Aviation for earning the 2025 DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer,” said Maggie Dunnett, President of DriverCheck. “Their leadership in safety and wellness sets a new standard in public transportation. This award recognizes not just a moment in time, but a continuous commitment to public safety and ongoing focus on worker well-being.” 

Shane Mercer, Senior Editor of Canadian Occupational Safety, added, “We are honored to partner with DriverCheck again in celebrating organizations that elevate safety across public transportation. Jazz Aviation exemplifies the excellence this award aims to spotlight, and we were honored to celebrate their achievements during the gala.” 

Last year’s award was presented to Metrolinx, in recognition of their exemplary safety practices and commitment to employee well-being. 

The 15th Annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards featured 20 categories honoring innovation and leadership in safety across sectors such as construction, logistics, mining, and public transportation. 
For more information about the awards and to view past winners SafestEmployers.com

ABOUT DRIVERCHECK 

Founded in 1996, DriverCheck is Canada’s Fitness for Duty expert and the country’s leading provider of workplace medical testing and assessments. With a network of more than 1,200 clinics across the country and a team of medical professionals, DriverCheck serves thousands of employers in a variety of safety-sensitive industries including transportation, oil and gas, aviation, rail, mining, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and forestry. Each year, DriverCheck conducts hundreds of thousands of on-site and clinic-based medical tests and provides a wide variety of occupational health and fitness-for-duty services, including drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment medicals, physical abilities tests, regulated medical surveillance testing and medical cannabis reviews. In addition, DriverCheck provides onsite medical staffing solutions for employers across Canada. Learn more about DriverCheck’s solutions to build a healthier and safer world at DriverCheck.ca 

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