Our business may be in the skies, but Pearson is hitting the road. This summer, our Community Ambassadors will crisscross the GTA to support neighbourhood events, join celebrations and host workshops that introduce youngsters to the world of aviation.
Through interactive games and fun activities, they will share information about the wide range of career opportunities available at Pearson as the airport undertakes a major expansion. Could you be a pilot? An air traffic controller? A ramp agent? Or a maintenance engineer? Our Ambassadors will help you find out with a quiz that matches you to your dream airport job.
The Ambassadors will also host workshops for kids at libraries and community centres, where paper airplane making and dressing up as aircraft marshalling ground crew will be on the agenda.
We have recruited three university students, Hailey Ebedes, Vishwa Rajasegar and Jasmeen Swarn, to lead the charge as we connect with residents across the communities we serve.
Look out for the team at an event near you this summer. In the meantime, find out more about our talented trio below.
Hailey Ebedes
Studies business management organization at Huron University Western
Describe yourself in three words: Proactive, inclusive, goal-oriented.
What you’re excited for this summer: Building real connections and representing an organization that has such an impact on the community.
Why do you travel? To gain new perspectives.
Dream airport job: Airport Duty Manager. What better way to immerse yourself in Toronto Pearson?
In-flight movies or sleep? Binge a comfort TV show, then sleep.
Best vacation ever: Thailand, two summers ago. We visited an elephant sanctuary.
FIFA World Cup team (apart from Canada, obviously): Brazil.
When you’re not at community events you are… Babysitting or hanging out with friends.
Vishwa Rajasegar
Studies computer science and business administration at Wilfrid Laurier University
Describe yourself in three words: Positive, collaborative, adaptable
What you’re excited for this summer: Connecting with people of different backgrounds around the city.
Best thing about working at the airport: The people. I have never experienced a more happy and welcoming community.
Dream airport job: Data analyst, given my background in business and computer science.
Dream destination: Hawaii.
Best vacation ever: Banff. My first big trip with my sister and we climbed a mountain.
FIFA World Cup team (apart from Canada, obviously): Portugal.
When you’re not at community events you are… At kickboxing training.
Jasmeen Swarn
Studies urban and regional planning at Toronto Metropolitan University
Describe yourself in three words: Ambitious, creative, resourceful.
What you’re excited for this summer: Connecting with people on a broader scale as well as creating a meaningful impact within and outside of the airport environment.
Biggest surprise about Pearson: How many departments there are within the airport ecosystem and the employment opportunities I’d never even heard of before.
Why do you travel? For business opportunities. I’m currently part of a marketing firm and we’re looking to expand into the United States.
Dream airport job: Pilot.
Best thing about working at the airport: There is always something new to learn and never a boring day.
Dream destination: Switzerland at Christmas.
In-flight movies or sleep? Spotify playlist and a novel.
FIFA World Cup team (apart from Canada, obviously): Brazil.
When you’re not at community events you are… Filming vlogs or painting pictures of cars.
Interested in working at Pearson? Find out more about opportunities at Canada’s busiest airport on our careers page.