Maple Reinders Constructors Recognized as One of the Top 50 Best Small and
Medium Employers in Canada - 2nd Year in a row

Environmental & Buildings Constructor Ranks 36th on the List

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 10 /CNW/ - Maple Reinders Constructors is pleased to be named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada . The study, now in its sixth year, is published in the Globe & Mail and PROFIT magazine.

" Maple Reinders has truly been blessed to grow amidst an economic downturn. Our success can be attributed to all employees of Maple Reinders who, as the survey results indicate, have a very high level of engagement and share a commitment to integrity and excellence. It is especially significant since great effort was made to survey every employee at each level, in all offices and construction sites, hourly and salaried, union and open shop. The survey results now gives us opportunity to work on areas for further improvement and as well, the high ranking has generated tremendous energy, pride and optimism for the future," said Mike Reinders , President.

Becoming a Top Best Small and Medium Employer is a very detailed and competitive process. This national awards program recognizes top employers with between 50 and 400 employees and is based on the surveyed responses from employees.

The rankings are primarily determined using the results from Employee Opinion Surveys. Here, 21 key engagement drivers are detailed and analyzed. The evaluation process also includes the assessment of organization practices and perspectives from the leadership team. This year, more than 200 companies across Canada registered to participate in the study.

Maple Reinders ' commitment to promoting a positive work environment for its employees includes work/life balance initiatives designed to assist in integrating the responsibilities of work and the necessities of employees' personal lives. Other programs and initiatives encompass wellness, career training and development, staff social events, community service opportunities, and reward programs.

Study partners include Queen's School of Business, Queen's Centre for Business Venturing and Hewitt Associates. More information about the Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada is available online at http://business.queensu.ca/qcbv/sme.

    
    About Maple Reinders
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Founded in 1967, Maple Reinders is a full-service Design/Build, Construction Management and General Contracting group specializing in industrial and commercial facilities, municipal infrastructure and environmental projects across Canada . The company is positioned in the top 20 contractors in Canada in terms of construction revenue. For additional information, please visit www.maple.ca or call 1-888-416-2753.

For further information: For media inquiries, please contact: Sue Drake, Human Resources Director, Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd., Phone: [phone] Ext. 271, Toll Free: 1-888-416-2753 Ext. 271, Email: [email protected]; Sandra Olszowka, Director, Projects, Queen's Centre for Business Venturing, Queen's School of Business, Phone: [phone], Email: [email protected]