Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
November 12, 2014

 Today BASF was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2015. Recognized employers are considered leaders in offering exceptional places to work.

Mediacorp Canada Inc., the country’s largest publisher of employment periodicals, cited BASF Canada for its parental benefits, employee development and commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace. The company recently rolled-out a diversity and inclusion roadmap and introduced a diversity and inclusion council.

“We are both honoured and proud to be named one of Canada’s Top Employers for 2015,” said Carles Navarro, President of BASF Canada. "This recognition is a testament to the hard work, commitment and innovative spirit that our team demonstrates on a daily basis. It is also a very good indication that BASF Canada has made significant progress in our journey to becoming a leading employer, offering an inspiring workplace with innovative and forward-thinking programs.”

“BASF embraces diversity and we continue to seek out employees with various work and education backgrounds.” said Ron Kehler, Business Director, Canada. “Through customized training programs and engagement in agricultural industry projects we have created exciting career and development opportunities for employees.”

“The BASF culture is one of coaching where meaningful orientation, training, and development of employees are primary goals of every manager. We feel this leads to better communication, engagement, and personal growth.” said John Wegenast, National Innovation Specialist Sales Manager, Canada.

Employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers using eight criteria: physical workplace; work and social atmosphere; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement. Selection was based on information from a national Top Employer application submitted by BASF Canada, together with independent research by Mediacorp. In 2013, the company was named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2014.

BASF Canada will be recognized at the Top Employer Summit in Vancouver on Monday, Nov. 17, where Navarro will deliver a keynote address.  
 

Website: https://agro.basf.ca

Published: November 13, 2014