Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity
PRIMED actively promotes inclusive hiring practices, welcoming all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed. PRIMED has naturally cultivated gender equality, with women making up 79% of the company’s workforce and 43% of its Executive Leadership Team. As an equal opportunity employer, PRIMED ensures fair pay and opportunities for all employees globally.
Employee Well-Being
PRIMED is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte – Platinum Standard and an Alberta Top 80 Employer, solidifying its position as an employer of choice. The company provides comprehensive employee benefits, including medical insurance, retirement and savings planning, maternity/paternity leave, attractive bonuses, and mental well-being programs such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Employees are encouraged to utilize the company’s year-round fitness programs supplemented by its Wellness Program which provides reimbursement to employees for eligible family care, fitness, and/or sports activities expenses. An employee-exclusive gym is located within the building for individuals to utilize at their convenience, promoting employees to prioritize their physical and mental health. Leadership development programs are available to employees as opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. PRIMED offers a Dependent Student Scholarship Program to employees’ dependents working towards obtaining a post-secondary degree or diploma. Health and safety procedures and practices are enforced within PRIMED’s manufacturing plants, based on best-in-class practices and local regulations, to monitor and reduce the risk of injuries. Quality objectives established by PRIMED’s Quality and Regulatory Assurance Team call for less than 29 health and safety incidents within the company’s Canadian manufacturing plants, with ongoing goals to reduce the number of incidents each year. PRIMED provides its employees opportunities to voluntarily register for first aid/CPR training courses, with the hope of instilling confidence in certified individuals to be able to respond to emergency situations both inside and outside the workplace. An automated external defibrillator (AED),Naloxone kit, and first aid supplies are readily available within the building for use in the event of emergencies or minor injuries.
Community Engagement
PRIMED actively engages with the community through its employee give back programs and volunteerism initiatives which allow individuals to have paid days off to perform community services. The company’s 110 Days of Giving program has been successfully implemented within its head office, with hopes of extending to its other locations, and involves volunteer opportunities with local non-profit organizations including, but not limited to, food banks, animal shelters, food delivery services, blood drives, and youth development programs. With PRIMED’s mission to protect people from harmful substances and infectious disease, the company is eager to contribute to charitable organizations through donations of PPE worldwide.
Indigenous Reconciliation
PRIMED is recognized as Reconciliation Champions who recognize and support a commitment to Indigenous equity and social benefit. PRIMED is partnered with MSS Ltd., a proudly Indigenous-owned business, offering high quality medical PPE to businesses to promote supply chain equity, drive economic development and self determination for Indigenous communities, and achieve sustainable growth for all. PRIMED has successfully bridged Indigenous and traditional mainstream supply chains through mutual respect and collaboration, heightening the visibility of Indigenous businesses and growing Indigenous influence throughout Canada’s healthcare supply chains. PRIMED invests in resources to promote a renewed economic Reconciliation relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canadians, including transformative educational courses through The First Nations University of Canada geared towards anti-racism, diversity and inclusion awareness, and Reconciliation education. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity
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