LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

A’viands continues to invest in leadership and development training, extending employee benefits beyond a traditional framework and building internal capacity for sustainable success. To attract, retain and bring out the best in its people, A’viands offers challenging and rewarding careers where employees are able to continuously learn – growing their personal and professional capabilities.

Explore some of our learning and development opportunities available to our employees:

Management and Professional Leadership Development

Our leadership development framework is focused on core attributes, which we believe are essential for strong and effective leadership. Topics may include areas such as: passion for customers; strategic thinking; acting decisively; driving innovation; working collaboratively; and developing people and the organization.

These attributes apply to all employees and are used in performance management, talent management, recruitment and selection at all levels.

A’viands Culinary Academy

The A’viands Culinary Academy is a comprehensive hands-on training program open to anyone within our organization who has a passion to further develop their culinary skills.

Participants of the A’viands Culinary Academy will typically be able to complete all 18 classes and graduate within 1-2 years.

Web-based Learning

Access to tools, techniques and recommended reading on a number of subjects through our internal staff resource portal. Technical training is also available through web-based training and live classrooms (distance learning).

Educational Assistance

Furthering your careers at times may mean furthering your education.

A’viands supports eligible employees who wish to take job-related courses from accredited institutions through our Tuition Reimbursement Program. The program allows eligible employees to take approved courses and receive reimbursement.