Stuart Olson named one of Alberta's Top Employers in 2019 for the third consecutive year

CALGARY, March 4, 2019 /CNW/ - Stuart Olson Inc. (TSX: SOX, SOX.DB.A) ("Stuart Olson" or the "Company") is honoured to have been shortlisted as one of Canada's Top 100 employers, and recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers in 2019 for the third consecutive year.

"To again be recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers, and shortlisted as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, reflects our strong commitment to creating a culture built on a passion to do great things that positively impacts the business we serve, the communities in which we operate and the lives we touch. The recently completed, internationally renowned, Calgary Central Library is a great testament to what happens when culture, passion and collaboration unite," said David LeMay, President and CEO of Stuart Olson.

Published by Mediacorp Canada Inc., these annual competitions recognize employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers are evaluated using eight criteria, including: Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere and Social; Health, Financial and Family Benefits; Vacation & Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training and Skills Development; and Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which company provides the most progressive programs.

Stuart Olson was recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers for its employee share purchase plan and Group Retirement Savings Plan program that is offered to all salaried employees, and provides up to 5 per cent matching for each program; a flexible benefits plan, including a personal wellness spending account; and an emphasis on work life balance with a compressed work week option for most salaried employees.

ABOUT STUART OLSON INC.

Stuart Olson Inc. provides general contracting and electrical building systems contracting in the public and private construction markets as well as general contracting, electrical, mechanical and specialty trades, such as insulation, cladding and asbestos abatement, in the industrial construction and services market. The Company operates office locations and projects throughout Western Canada, Ontario and the territories. Stuart Olson was recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers in 2019 for the third consecutive year. Stuart Olson's common shares and convertible debentures are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols "SOX" and "SOX.DB.A", respectively. www.stuartolson.com

SOURCE Stuart Olson Inc.