Irving Oil named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022

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Saint John, NB – For the sixth year in a row, Irving Oil has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. 

With more than 4,000 full-time employees across its organization, Irving Oil has been recognized for its focus on sustainability, employee communications, flexible work benefits, health and wellness programming and training and skills development opportunities, among other contributing factors.

“It is an honour to once again be recognized as a top employer,” says Ian Whitcomb, President of Irving Oil. “This accomplishment is a true testament to our hard-working, committed and dedicated team, who are at the heart of making us a great place to work.”

Employers are evaluated on criteria including: Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial & Family Benefits; Vacation & Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training & Skills Development; and Community Involvement.

At Irving Oil, it is important to foster a workplace where everyone is included and valued. Access to mental health and wellness resources, a meaningful Diversity & Inclusion program and a Flexible Work Program benefit the well-being of employees, nurture a sense of belonging and promote a good work-life balance.

“We are very proud to receive this special recognition – one that recognizes each and every one of our teammates across the organization,” says Sarah Irving, Executive Vice-President and Chief Brand Officer of Irving Oil. “We are thankful for our team for all that they do to make Irving Oil a great place to work.”

Recognizing organizations that lead their industries in creating an exceptional work atmosphere for their employees, Canada’s Top 100 Employers is a national competition that receives thousands of entries each year. 

About Irving Oil

Irving Oil is a family-owned and privately held international energy company. For nearly 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people – to our employees, customers, communities and partners. Founded in 1924, our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. Specializing in the refining and marketing of finished energy products, we operate Canada’s largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, and Ireland’s only refinery located in the village of Whitegate. We proudly serve customers with more than 1,000 fuelling locations and a network of distribution terminals spanning Eastern Canada, New England and in Ireland, operating under the Top brand. We are on a continuous journey of sustainable development, working to reduce our environmental footprint while continuing to provide safe and reliable energy to our customers. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for six consecutive years, we are proud of our team and our longstanding commitment to our customers and our communities.

Contact information:

Candice MacLean
candice.maclean@irvingoil.com
506.343.3026