Irving Oil named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021

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Saint John, NB – Irving Oil has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. For the past five years, our company has been recognized through this national competition which acknowledges organizations with exceptional human resources programs and innovative and forward-thinking workplace policies.

“Our employees are what makes this company great, and this year, with so many unforeseen challenges for everyone, we are shown again and again what a strong team we have,” says Ian Whitcomb, President of Irving Oil. “From Eastern Canada and New England to Ireland and the United Kingdom, it is due to the hard work and dedication of the talented people across our business that we are able to lead our industry as a top employer.”

Canada’s Top 100 Employers project is a national competition – now entering its 22nd year – which recognizes the companies and organizations that lead their industries in creating progressive and innovative workplaces for their employees. Employers are evaluated on criteria such as employee communications, performance management, training opportunities, and benefits programming.

“We are very thankful for the wonderful team that we have at Irving Oil,” says Sarah Irving, Executive Vice-President of Irving Oil. “This recognition belongs to each and every one of our teammates across this company, who, in a year like no other, continue to demonstrate what can be accomplished by supporting each other and working together.”  

With more than 4,000 full-time employees across its operations, Irving Oil has been recognized for its diversity and inclusion programming, training and skills development opportunities, and community involvement, among other contributing factors.

About Irving Oil 
Irving Oil is an international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. Founded in 1924, Irving Oil operates Canada’s largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, along with more than 900 fuelling locations and a network of distribution terminals spanning Eastern Canada and New England. We also operate Ireland’s only refinery, located in the village of Whitegate. In 2019, Irving Oil expanded its presence in Ireland by acquiring Top Oil, a leading supplier of home heating oil, petrol and diesel fuel. Irving Oil established its European operations in 2014 with an office in London, England, and tankage in Amsterdam. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for five consecutive years, we have a strong customer and community focus and are committed to future growth.

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