Oct 9 2009
Strong Corporate Values, Employee Engagement and Contributions to the Community Make Company Exciting Place to Work
MDS Nordion, a leading provider of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals, has been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2010 by Mediacorp Canada, the nation's largest publisher of employment-related periodicals and online directories.
"This is a tremendous accomplishment and true representation of our ongoing commitment to attract, develop and retain talent," says Steve West, Chief Operating Officer, MDS Inc. and President, MDS Nordion. "We have a highly skilled and engaged workforce that is informed, connected and actively contributing to the success of the business. Every day, our employees don't just make a living: they make a difference by contributing to the health and well-being of people in our community and around the world."
MDS Nordion competed against 24,000 employers across the country for this award. This annual competition recognizes Canadian employers that are industry leaders at attracting and retaining quality people. Employers are compared with other organizations in their respective industries to determine which ones offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs providing an exceptional workplace for employees.
MDS Nordion was evaluated against several criteria including business growth, employee input and feedback, stimulating work environment, benefits and compensation programs, as well as training and skills development.