7 Power Industry Members Among Top Employers of Young People

7 Power Industry Members Among Top Employers of Young People

January 12, 2017

Among Canada’s top 100 employers of young people, you’ll find the names of seven members of Canada’s power industry. Winners of the competition are chosen on the basis of the programs and initiatives they have to attract and retain younger workers.

“It’s not difficult to spot the organizations that will lead their industries through periods of rapid technological innovation and changing business models,” say the competition organizers. “A good place to start is with the employers that go out of their way to make their workplaces attractive for younger employees to begin their careers.”

Winners of the competition are chosen on the basis of the programs and initiatives they have to attract and retain younger workers. These include benefits such as tuition assistance and the availability of co-op or work-study programs.

The employers’ mentorship and training programs, including benefits such as bonuses paid when employees complete certain courses or professional designations, are also investigated, as well as their career management programs, looking for initiatives that can assist younger workers advance faster in the organization. Lastly, the competition organizers consider the average age of employees at each employer to assess the composition and profile of their workforce.

Here’s a list of 2017 winners from Canada’s power industry:

• Bruce Power
• Enbridge Inc.
• Epcor Utilities Inc.
• Hydro One Ltd.
• Hydro Ottawa
• SaskPower
• Siemens Canada Ltd.

Find out more about the Canada’s Top 100 employers of Young People competition: http://www.canadastop100.com/young_people/.

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