October 18, 2008 - Waterloo-based Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada is
pleased to announce they have been selected as one of Waterloo
Area's Top 10 Employers.
Ron Beettam, President and CEO said, "We are extremely delighted
to announce that we have been chosen as one of Waterloo Area's Top
10 Employers for 2009. This special designation recognizes the
employers in the Kitchener-Waterloo area that have their head
office or principal place of business in the area and who lead
their industries in providing exceptional places to work."
Equitable Life's success was based on a number of key factors.
Highlights of these include our modern approach to employee health
care with the introduction of a Health Care Spending Account to
complement our Drug and Dental Plans; our Talent Finder program;
vacation and time off as well as the support of retirement through
our pension plans and the openness to a phased in approach to
retirement.
Candidates were also evaluated on a number of other key criteria
such as employee communication and physical workplace.
Equitable Life of Canada - Bringing Great Ideas to Life®
Founded in 1920, Equitable Life of Canada is the largest
federally regulated mutual life insurance company in Canada,
offering a wide selection of quality financial products in
individual life and health insurance, group life and health
insurance, annuities, segregated funds and retirement plans as well
as commercial mortgages. Equitable Life of Canada, which is known
for its highly personal and responsive services, employs more than
500 staff members at its head office in Waterloo and in regional
offices across Canada. More than 10,000 advisors represent the
Company, from British Columbia to Ontario and the Atlantic
provinces.
"We are extremely delighted to announce that we have been
chosen as one of Waterloo Area's Top 10 Employers for
2009.
This special designation recognizes the employers in the
Kitchener-Waterloo area that have their head office or principal
place of business in the area and who lead their industries in
providing exceptional places to work."
- Ron Beettam, President and CEO
