Diversity

Husky is proud to be a recognized leader in embracing diversity and a respectful workplace environment. It reflects this approach to creating business value by employing staff from various backgrounds, education and skill sets. Husky strives to be an employer of choice; where all staff feel respected, included and valued.

Diversity Vision Statement

Husky is committed to creating a company in which valuing diversity is fundamental to its business operations. In principle and in practice, Husky promotes an inclusive, respectful work environment where individuals and groups can achieve their full potential. The goal is to create a healthy and productive work environment for Husky employees and strong, value-added partnerships with the broader community.

Diversity and Respectful Workplace Strategy

The creation of a diverse and respectful workplace requires a comprehensive strategy backed by deep commitment. The key components of Husky's diversity and respectful workplace strategy demonstrate commitment across the company:

• The Diversity and Respectful Workplace Council: A group of employees from across the organization dedicated to supporting the implementation of Husky’s vision and goals of creating a respectful and inclusive work environment. Council members address issues in their local region and assist business units in achieving their diversity and respectful workplace objectives. They increase awareness and understanding regarding the value of leveraging differences for Husky's business success.
• The Diversity and Respectful Workplace Team: Husky's centralized team of professionals provides strategic guidance and support to its many business units and Council members across the organization.
• Talent Acquisition: A key focus for Husky is to attract and recruit a diverse workforce. The results are both increased productivity and innovation throughout its various business streams.
• Education and Training: Husky's web-based Respectful Workplace training program, delivered to both employees and contractors, outlines Husky’s commitment to diversity and expectations relating to respect and inclusion in the workplace. Other sessions addressing multi-generational teams, workplace bullying, cultural competency, and creating an inclusive environment are delivered regularly to staff and leaders at all levels.
• Integrated Communication Strategy: Husky's communication activities in this area are guided by a framework that increased dialogue and discussion on the various elements of workplace diversity and inclusion.
• Community Relations: Continued partnerships and community connections are mutually beneficial and vital to Husky's strategy. These relationships help the Company define the balance between its business interests and those of the communities where it operates.

How Is Husky Doing?

Feedback from job applicants and Husky's employees show that its initiatives in this area are important to them. Inclusiveness and the value placed on diversity are critical in today's marketplace.

Husky's commitment to diversity and a respectful workplace has earned it the following recognitions:

2011

Finalist for Diversity Leadership Award of Distinction from Alberta Human Rights and the Alberta Chamber of Commerce

Named one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine

2008 & 2007

Named one of Canada's top 10 companies for the representation of women and visible minorities on its Board of Directors and executive team from Corporate Knights for two consecutive years

2006

Certificate of Recognition in the areas of Workforce Diversity and Aboriginal Affairs from Human Resources and Development Canada

2005

Winner of Diversity Leadership Award from Alberta Human Rights Commission and the Alberta Chamber of Commerce

2004

Alberta Equity Achievement Recognition Award

2002

Finalist for Diversity Leadership Award from Alberta Human Rights and the Alberta Chamber of Commerce

2001

Husky was recognized with the Certificate of Merit from Human Resources Development Canada

1999

Vision Award from Human Resources Development Canada

1997

Employment Equity Merit Award