Alberta's Top Employers (2025) Magazine - Flipbook - Page 29
ALBERTA’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2025)
32%
growth in headcount
since Jan. 1, 2022
in ways that are meaningful to
them,” he says.
Bird also advances employee
engagement by prioritizing and
funding community outreach
programs that champion women
in trades, promote LGBTQ+ rights,
support marginalized groups,
improve Indigenous relations and
increase understanding of mental
health issues.
Smith gives Bird top marks for
supporting employees who are
passionate about pursuing a good
cause, particularly programs that
benefit smaller communities. But
she says what ultimately makes
Bird a top employer is the quality
of the workforce it has assembled.
“You can replicate a lot of the
different parts of the construction
business, but not the people,” she
says. “It’s the relationships that
we build along the way that make
me want to work for this company
and stay here.”
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SPONSOR CONTENT
64%
rise in mentor program
participation since 2022
$
1,500
mental health
practitioner benefit
24
weeks, maternity leave
top-up pay
Employees at Bird Construction are encouraged to focus on continued learning and professional development
throughout their careers.
Where greatness grows
From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy
and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our
communities and shaping Canada's skylines coast-to-coast.
Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for
those who seek to redefine their story.
careers.bird.ca
