PowerStream Recognized for Exceptional Employee Engagement and Satisfaction

PowerStream Recognized for Exceptional Employee Engagement and Satisfaction

December 18, 2016

PowerStream’s ongoing dedication to outstanding initiatives that support employee engagement and satisfaction has earned the utility recognition as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the sixth consecutive year.

Now in its 12th year, the annual Greater Toronto’s Top Employers competition recognizes companies that are leaders in their industries. These companies offer the most forward-thinking and progressive programs in areas such as community involvement, training and skills development, performance management, and benefits packages.

PowerStream received this honour for having programs in place that support and benefit employees, including vanpool/carpool commuting, wellness programs, regular staff communications through e-newsletters and digital channels, encouraging fitness club memberships, and an onsite cafeteria with healthy food choices.

As a community-owned company and a top employer, PowerStream is committed to the ongoing development of its employees and so also offers a variety of in-house and online training courses, apprenticeships, co-operative education opportunities as well as subsidies for tuition and professional accreditations.

“We are extremely proud of the sense of community that has been built over the years,” says PowerStream President and CEO Brian Bentz. “Each employee’s willingness to be involved and engaged is a product of our strong and supportive corporate culture.”

PowerStream was also recently named a a Gold Recipient in both the safety and wellness categories of Canadian Occupational Safety magazine’s Canada’s Safest Employers Awards.

PowerStream is a community-owned energy company that provides power and related services to 380,000 customers residing or owning a business in communities located north of Toronto and in Central Ontario. It is jointly owned by the cities of Barrie, Markham and Vaughan.

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