(OTTAWA) – September 30, 2008 – Export Development Canada (EDC) was recognized today as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers™ for the 8th consecutive year.
"EDC's eight consecutive year among the Top 100 is a great achievement, and the reason that EDC is such a great place to work is because of our outstanding employees," said Eric Siegel, President and CEO of EDC. "Creating a positive and rewarding work environment isn't something that we take for granted. Corporate culture needs to be nurtured and to evolve so that it stays relevant to employees, and we're very proud that our efforts have been recognized for so many years."
EDC's 2008 submission highlighted some of its new Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including ethics and environmental leadership, and the development opportunities available to our employees.
The annual survey is sponsored by Mediacorp Canada Inc. and Maclean's magazine. The resulting list of 100 is considered by the survey sponsors to represent outstanding employers that lead their industries in attracting and retaining quality employees.
Employers were evaluated on the following criteria: business expansion and growth; physical workplace; work atmosphere and social, health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; continuing education and professional development; and community involvement.
For more information, visit www.CanadasTop100.com
EDC is Canada's export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC's knowledge and partnerships are used by nearly 7,000 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self-sustaining, is a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis, and has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years.
Phil Taylor
Export Development Canada
Tel.: +1 (613) 598 2904
BlackBerry: ptaylor@edc.ca
