Employees & Vendors
Employees
To meet the challenges of our industry, we need to attract and retain talented, motivated and productive employees who are committed to our long-term goals.
To build a sustainable, skilled and competitive workforce, we:
- Offer wages and compensation packages that include bonus plans, health care and pension benefits, skills training and tuition reimbursement
- Ensure there are opportunities for employee advancement, promoting from within when qualified candidates are available for open positions
- Provide equal opportunity in employment, promotions, wages, benefits and terms and conditions of employment, as detailed in our Employee Handbooks
- Provide a safe, healthy work environment
- Communicate our goals and expectations clearly, particularly in matters regarding ethics and workplace behavior, as detailed in our Core Values and Code of Business Conduct
- Elicit employee feedback through engagement initiatives, including surveys, focus groups, and meetings.
Vendors and Procurement
PotashCorp’s procurement standards link purchasing to companywide goals and policies, including those related to sustainability and community building. Key suppliers are expected to follow the guiding principles of our Code of Conduct.
We strive to act fairly and ethically in our procurement activities while securing goods and services in a responsible and cost-effective manner. We prioritize local purchasing and work to quickly resolve issues with vendors regarding our Purchasing Policy or Code of Business Conduct.
Aboriginal Commitment
Statement of Commitment to First Nations and Metis People in Saskatchewan
PotashCorp believes that investing in First Nations and Metis communities leads to their success and our success, indeed the success of this Province, and is inextricably linked to ensuring we continue to meet our critical role in the world’s growing demand for food:
We Are Committed To:
- Investing in initiatives and events that ensure First Nations and Metis people and communities know about and share in the opportunities at PotashCorp, both as employees and as suppliers.
- Supporting training and education measures that will position First Nations and Metis people to take advantage of these opportunities now and in the future.
- Preparing our workplace for change to ensure every one of us is committed to a work place that includes Saskatchewan First Nations and Metis people.
