WTS International names Stantec Employer of the Year for 2021
Award recognizes firm’s commitment to advancing careers and opportunities for women in the transportation industry
06/16/2021 EDMONTON, AB TSX, NYSE:STN
Award recognizes firm’s commitment to advancing careers and opportunities for women in the transportation industry
06/16/2021 EDMONTON, AB TSX, NYSE:STN
Leading global design firm Stantec has been named Employer of the Year by WTS International, an international organization dedicated to building the future of transportation through the advancement of women. The Employer of the Year distinction is awarded to organizations for their commitment to strengthening the transportation industry through recruiting, retaining, and advancing women within the industry, providing career development and opportunities for professional growth within the organization, and supporting WTS at local and national levels.
WTS International recognized Stantec for advancing professional development opportunities, supporting WTS through membership events and volunteer positions, and encouraging women to enter the transportation field through community organizations, youth programs, and partnerships. Stantec was awarded Employer of the Year by WTS Minnesota in 2020, which was elevated to firmwide status in 2021 on the strength of Stantec’s corporate programs and the submission by the firm’s Minnesota chapter members.
“We are so proud and honored to receive this distinction from WTS International,” said Susan Walter, Executive Vice Present, Infrastructure at Stantec. “Over the years, WTS has had a meaningful impact in empowering our professionals to propel the transportation industry forward. We will continue to move the needle on gender diversity, which has proven to positively impact our workplace, our clients, and our communities. I would especially like to thank the WTS Minnesota chapter and its Stantec members for showcasing the work we do, and for making our selection for this award possible.”
"WTS is honored to present the 2021 Employer of the Year award to Stantec Consulting Services Inc.," said Sara Stickler, Executive Director, WTS. "Employer of the year honoree organizations demonstrate a deep commitment to the mission of WTS and our vision of equity and access for women in transportation. Stantec was honored for its outstanding focus on programs that encourage the advancement of women’s careers, diversity initiatives and for its meaningful support of WTS Chapters across North America. This award is well deserved!"
Stantec has made numerous steps to support the advancement of women within the firm and industry. Some key initiatives include:
Beyond advancing women specifically, Stantec proactively cultivates all types of demographics within the industry through its corporate-sponsored Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are made up of employees who have historically been underrepresented within the company or face unique circumstances specific to integrating into the organization.
Learn more about Women@Stantec, and the firm’s approach to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
About Stantec
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.
We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
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