Spruce Grove, AL -- (SBWire) -- 02/12/2014 --Entrec Corp welcomed 2014 with a couple of big surprises starting with a new CEO, Capital Expenditure program and recently announced as one of Alberta’s Top 65 Employers of the year. The company, established in 2008, is a leading provider of heavy lift and heavy haul services in North America.
"ENTREC has grown significantly over the past two and a half years - from 75 employees to over 700 employees today. Our employees love what they do, are excited about growth, work hard, work together and never stop learning," said Lisa Locher, ENTREC's Vice President of Human Resources. The company considers their employees as their most valued assets. To ensure successful employee engagement, Entrec creates conducive working environment that would not only motivate their employees but also stimulate their maximum potential. Such moves encouraged best practices and mutual respect.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Entrec has built the company around its core values of respect and integrity. Employees and members are treated with competitive compensation, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, enhanced employee career development, training and rewards.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
In 2013, the company bought the naming rights for the TEC (Trade Exhibition Convention) Centre at Evergreen Park on Grand Prairie.
“I would like to give back to the community some of what Evergreen Park has given to me. By changing the TEC Centre to the ENTREC Centre is a start at giving back,” said ENTREC Executive Vice-President of Operations Greg Toews, a born and raised Peace Country resident. The partnership involves an annual $60,000 cash payment including $85,000 to $100,000 Gift in Kind.
Entrec reaches out to its community through environmentally sound practices and sensitive consumption.
RECOGNITION PROCESS
Selection for Alberta’s Top Employers includes physical workplace, work atmosphere, health, financial and family benefits, vacation and time-off, employee communications, performance management, training and skills development, and community involvement. Editors and researchers compare companies in the same field and conclude which offer progressive, forward-thinking programs and practices.
ENTREC ON ITS SUCCESS
"We believe great customer service is the key to success in our business and engaged employees are the key to great customer service," said John Stevens, Entrec’s President and CEO in receiving the recognition. He credited their employee’s engagement, dedication and energy that helped shape the company over six years as ENTREC.
About Entrec
ENTREC is a leading provider of heavy lift and heavy haul services with offerings encompassing crane services, heavy haul transportation, engineering, logistics and support. ENTREC provides these services to the oil and natural gas, construction, petrochemical, mining and power generation industries. The common shares of ENTREC Trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "ENT".
