EllisDon named one of the Top Employers for Canadians Over 40 for third straight year

Construction services company offers attractive culture and programs for seasoned professionals

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 9, 2013 /CNW/ - Mediacorp Canada Inc. and The Globe and Mail announced today that EllisDon was chosen as one of the Top Employers in Canada for people over the age of 40.  Based on EllisDon's response to this year's Canada's Top 100 Employers submission, the construction services company was selected amongst hundreds of other companies.

Published annually since 2001, the competition recognizes employers that lead the country in offering programs and developing initiatives that address the evolving needs of employees who are already established in their careers.

"We value the experience older professionals bring to EllisDon and we want to become the best and last employer of their careers," said Janine Szczepanowski, EllisDon's V.P. of Leadership & Entrepreneurial Development. "Our values of trust, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, openness, accountability, integrity and mutual respect are attractive to employees at any age but they are supported by a culture of growth, challenge and stability that many older employees are looking for."

EllisDon offers programs that appeal to people over 40 such as pension plans, extensive benefits, profit sharing and company ownership - but what truly sets them apart is their culture.

"When you have 20 plus years of experience under your belt, what better time to join a company that is not only growing geographically, but also broadening beyond their core competencies?" said Geoff Smith, President and CEO of EllisDon. "Construction is typically a slow moving industry with little room for growth, but EllisDon provides seasoned employees with the opportunity to broaden their scope while working on unique, complex and high-profile projects."

About EllisDon

EllisDon is an employee-owned company that completes in excess of $3.1 billion in new construction annually and delivers construction expertise to clients throughout the world. The company offers not only construction and project management services but now a growing range of construction services in risk management, sustainability and technology.  For more information, please visit www.ellisdon.com.

SOURCE: EllisDon Corporation

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Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2V2
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