Jacques Whitford Reconfirms Position as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

For the third consecutive year Jacques Whitford Ltd., an international leader in engineering, sustainability, environmental and earth sciences solutions, has been chosen by Maclean’s magazine as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Maclean’s annual, national top employer competition reviews over 2,000 employers and ranks the Top 100 by comparing each company to others within their industry. Jacques Whitford has consistently been recognized for their industry-leading and progressive human resources policies and their commitment to recruiting and retaining the best people.

“Our people are the key to our success and to attract and retain the best and brightest, we continuously provide people with career opportunities and an environment that supports a work / life balance,” said Jacques Whitford CEO Robert Youden. “To be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers the first year was an honour. To win it consecutively really validates our efforts to provide our colleagues with the programs and initiatives they value most.”

Jacques Whitford’s long-standing commitment to recruiting and retaining the best people is matched by their commitment to operating sustainably and providing services to clients that enable them to do the same. The company’s sustainable focus has proven to be a top priority and incentive for both current staff and job seekers. It also sets them apart from many other companies in the Top 100.

“We are excited and proud to be recognized alongside so many distinguished Canadian companies including Shell Canada and Enbridge,” says Youden. “Standing out from the thousands of companies that were considered for this award is something we are very proud to have achieved.”

2009 marks the third consecutive year that Jacques Whitford has been recognized as a top employer by Maclean’s magazine. The company also received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in the Atlantic Region by Progress magazine in 2008, as well as one of the Top 10 Family Friendly Employers in Canada by Today’s Parent magazine for the last two years.

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