Pilot Coffee Roasters named among Ontario's 'Best Workplaces'

Great Place to Work® announce 2020 list of Best Workplaces in Ontario

TORONTO, June 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Pilot Coffee Roasters have been recognized among Ontario's Best Workplaces according to an annual list published by Great Place to Work®. The Toronto-based specialty coffee roaster, cold brewery, cafe operator and wholesaler were selected from 400 workplaces province-wide and are the only coffee roaster to achieve 'Best Workplace' honours in Canada so far this year.

Since 2019, Pilot Coffee Roasters have been recognized on multiple Great Place to Work® lists, including Best Workplaces for Millennials, Women, Inclusion and Best Workplaces Managed by Women.

"In our 11 years of roasting specialty coffee we have remained focussed on quality and innovation, and that includes providing an engaging, well-curated work environment." says Jessie Wilkin, co-owner of Pilot Coffee Roasters. "For many reasons, the past few months have been challenging and important for the growth of our business. There is still lots of work to be done, but this nomination reminds us that we have a strong foundation thanks to our passionate team."

Pilot's headquarters in east-end Toronto include a vertically integrated production facility, cafe and office space. With another seven cafes across the city, they have approximately 120 full and part-time staff when fully operational. Their People and Culture department provides programs and services that are available to all employees, including wellness education and resources, inclusive training, community involvement opportunities, People of Pilot (PoP) Awards and multiple employee feedback tools.

Recognized as the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures, Great Place to Work® uses proprietary assessment tools to measure the employee experience and company culture. To be eligible for Best Workplaces in Ontario, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified™ in the past year, headquartered in Ontario, and have at least 15 employees working in the province.

About Pilot Coffee Roasters:
Pilot Coffee Roasters is a full-service specialty coffee roastery, cold brewery, training provider and cafe operator with multiple locations across Toronto and wholesale accounts from coast to coast. We focus on Direct Trade partnerships that positively impact the communities at origin, and roast coffees at the vanguard of innovation to offer an unparalleled sensory experience. Visit pilotcoffeeroasters.com for more information.

SOURCE Pilot Coffee Roasters