60th Anniversary Celebrations Underway with 60 new employees to be added in the next 60 days.
(London, Ontario, February 12, 2008)Dominion Automobile Association Limited (DAA) announced today a major expansion of its business operations in London. In the upcoming 60 days, DAA will add 60 employees to meet its continual growth demands. DAA is one of Canada's largest auto clubs serving more than 3 million drivers from across the country.
With the addition of several new national accounts and contracts, DAA is adding the employees in a number of business areas as part of the new expansion. DAA's head office located in London, has experienced exceptional growth over the recent years. Founded in 1948 by Londoner Robert Trollope, DAA has grown extensively culminating with its merger with one of the largest auto clubs in the United States, Drive America, last fall. This merger provides members of both companies with seamless service wherever they drive in Canada and the United States.
Dominion Automobile Association is excited with its latest expansion and is making significant investments in new resources in its London facilities and training centre. This latest growth will support the many automobile manufacturers and financial institutions across North America that DAA provides service to.
"We are pleased to announce such a significant expansion to our business in London" said company CEO and President Michael Meagher. "London has got a great workforce. We have won our business competing against firms from across North America, and it is our people who have made the difference." DAA Vice-President Jackie McTaggart added, "DAA has proven over the years that the firm really knows how to treat both customers and employees well. DAA's current employees have been with the firm an average of 9 years while the average tenure of our members is 18 years."
DAA provides service through its North American network of more than 8,000 automotive service firms ensuring quick response 24 hours per day. London Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best was delighted with the confirmation of the expansion plans. "Dominion Automobile Association has been a long-standing name brand in London and is a very successful company recognized across the country. London is known as a great city for success and growth of business and the expansion of DAA is another strong example of success here. With London as the head office of DAA, we are excited that they are continuing to expand across North America and raising the profile of the city."
DAA will be adding the 60 new positions in a number of areas to support the continued growth of the company including customer service representatives, IT specialists and implementation managers. "DAA is a wonderful London success story," said Peter White, President of the London Economic Development Corporation. "Their commitment to the city and continued expansion of a business founded in London and so well known across Canada is great for our business community. The growth of the DAA over the past few years has been exceptional and the list of Canadian corporations they support shows the strength of their service offerings. We are looking forward to the next 60 years with DAA in London."
DAA has begun filling positions with the first 40 interviews just completed. For those interested in the company, more information DAA and the new positions, as well as the on-line application form, can be found at their website at www.daa.ca. This is the first announcement of what will be a banner anniversary celebration for Dominion Automobile Association.
DAA Background;
- DAA is a national company servicing over 3 million clients with representatives in every province across Canada.
- DAA and Drive America merged in the fall of 2007 to create a seamless service offering for drivers across North America.
- DAA provides support to numerous automotive manufacturers and financial institutions under their respective name-brands.
- DAA is located in London, Ontario in the downtown core area.
- DAA's customer service centre operates from a high-tech centre offering support services 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
- DAA has a strong employee job history with average 15 year tenure of full-time staff and 9 year tenure of total staff (full and part time).
- DAA offers both full and part-time opportunities
- Contact DAA at www.daa.ca - careers, or jobs@daa.ca.
- President and CEO Michael Meagher
- Phone: 519-646-2480
- Email: mmeagher@daa.ca
