The Nature Conservancy of Canada has been lauded as one of the best workplaces headed by a female CEO in Canada by an international certification program, topping off what the non-profit feels has been a very successful year.
The 2020 list of Best Places to Work Managed by Women, organized each year by Great Place to Work, surveys companies, government agencies and charitable organizations across the world to name the best workplaces each year.
In addition to being a certified Great Place to Work since 2017, the NCC has also been included on this list in recognition of its status as an employer of choice that has numerous leadership roles filled by women.
With around 300 employees, the NCC said it has actively promoted female leadership as part of a commitment to inclusion within the organization’s work and governance.
Over 52 per cent of the NCC’s senior management identify as women, said a press release, and women make up almost 70 per cent of the organization’s full-time workforce.
The not-for-profit is headed by president and CEO Catherine Grenier, and the chair of the board of directors is Elana Rosenfeld — who is the CEO of Kicking Horse Coffee, also named on the best workplace list.
Saskatchewan’s regional vice-president Jennifer McKillop also identifies as a woman, and she is pleased with the recognition for the NCC.
“It’s wonderful to hear that NCC earned this recognition. I believe having an inclusive culture in our workplace boosts morale and opportunity. For me personally, I value the meaningful work that NCC offers and I’m proud to lead a passionate team in a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation,” said McKillop.
Great Place to Work also produces other annual lists, including one surveying the best workplaces for millennials, for youth, for women, for diversity and for giving back, as well as for select provinces in Canada and for individual industries.
For more information on Great Places to Work or to see the full lists of Best Workplaces, visit greatplacetowork.ca.
