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“Creating an inclusive work environment is essential to the success of each individual and that’s what leads to the success of Smith + Andersen,” says Brad Tilson, Co-Chair of the firm’s Diversity Working Group. “We want every employee, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, to feel heard, supported, and empowered to reach their career goals.”
This recognition is a celebration of the diverse staff at S+A who bring their unique perspectives and innovative solutions to the table. S+A is committed to continuing to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone knows they belong.
To be eligible for this recognition, organizations must be Great Place to Work-Certified™ within the past year, have at least 100 employees, and receive at least 90 percent agreement from employees that they are treated fairly, regardless of personal characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, age, or sexual orientation.
For more information, please contact:
Brian Brett
Director of Marketing and Communications
Brian.Brett@smithandandersen.com
About Smith + Andersen
Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian consulting engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has built a reputation as trusted mechanical and electrical consultants with a focus on sustainability, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the communications, security, and audio visual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to its client-focused approach, Smith + Andersen delivers efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the most exciting projects across Canada. From integrated hospitals and welcoming schools, to healthy workplaces and secure transit stations, Smith + Andersen has established lasting relationships with public and private sector clients across the country.
About Footprint
Footprint is a highly-specialized team of engineers, planners, architects, designers, and sustainability professionals. With offices across Canada, Footprint provides an evolving list of services, including energy modelling and strategy, performance verification, existing building optimization, climate change and resilience consulting, sustainability consulting and certification, commissioning, and building wellness strategy. The Footprint team has experience with a diverse range of projects – many of which are leading national examples of sustainable design. The team has earned the trust of public and private clients in markets across Canada, providing reliable yet innovative solutions at every project stage. A proud part of Smith + Andersen, Footprint operates with its own identity—grounded in deep technical expertise and shaped by years of collaboration with a leading consulting engineering firm.
About Great Place to Work®:
Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. A global research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work® provides the benchmarks and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In Canada, Great Place to Work® produces both industry and demographic specific Best Workplace™ lists, and represents the voices of 500,000 employees across industry. This is part of the world’s largest annual workplace study, recognizing the world's Best Workplaces in a series of national lists including those published by The Globe & Mail (Canada) and Fortune magazine (USA). Visit us at www.greatplacetowork.ca