Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 27, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why BluEarth Renewables Inc. was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2025):
- BluEarth Renewables encourages employees to keep fit with free access to an on-site fitness facility that features TRX machines, stationary bikes, undulation ropes, weights, and more -- the organization also offers changing facilities with private showers and hair dryers
- BluEarth Renewables reaches out to the next generation of employees with formal onboarding, apprenticeships, mentoring and paid internships -- and continues to support employee training throughout their careers with tuition subsidies, leadership development programs and subsidies for professional accreditations
- BluEarth Renewables takes a thoughtful approach when employees are called upon to care for loved ones, offering compassionate leave top-up to 100 per cent of salary for up to six weeks



Highlights
Industry | Renewable power generation |
Established in Canada | 2010 |
Major Canadian locations | Calgary AB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 136 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 2 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 39 years |
Longest serving employee | 15 years |
Benefits note | BluEarth Renewables Inc. has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay) |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Health spending account | up to $1,000 each year |
Wellness spending account | up to $1,000 each year |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $1,500 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 75% of salary for 12 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 2 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 2 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 2 weeks |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months |
In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 2 paid days) |
Recognized as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 7, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why BluEarth Renewables Inc. was selected as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers (2025):
- BluEarth Renewables helps employees prioritize their well-being by facilitating an internal wellness committee, as well as providing mental health training and mental health care coverage as part of its benefits plan (to $1,500 per year)
- BluEarth Renewables introduced a personal care program in the past year, providing five additional flex days for all employees -- flex days can be used for personal appointments, religious observance, or to pursue personal interests
- BluEarth Renewables offers flexible and hybrid work options, and introduced a "ROAM" program to provide eligible employees with the opportunity to work at designated domestic and international locations for up to eight weeks per year (up to a maximum of four weeks if working internationally)



Highlights
Industry | Renewable power generation |
Established in Canada | 2010 |
Major Canadian locations | Calgary AB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 136 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 2 |
Full-time employee growth in the past year | 15.3 % |
Average age of employees in Canada | 39 years |
Longest serving employee | 15 years |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay) |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Performance recognition | individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, tailored and unique rewards (e.g. travel), long-service awards |
Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Chantel Watkins, and Sonja Verpoort, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 21, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why BluEarth Renewables Inc. was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):
- BluEarth Renewables manages fish habitats to help oversee fish spawning, rearing and the growth of fish populations impacted by eight of the company's hydroelectric facilities -- the company also manages and monitors over 340 acres of habitat supporting endangered and threatened species, and constructed a new passageway to allow for the safe movement of a variety of animals species across a busy roadway
- BluEarth Renewables took an environmentally-friendly approach when customizing its Calgary head office, prioritizing the use of sustainable materials for interior finishes such as recycled carpet tiles, and including options to facilitate sustainable commuting for employees, including dedicated carpool parking and storage for bicycles
- BluEarth Renewables encourages employees to reduce waste both at the office and at home, organizing various donation initiatives throughout the year including an office supplies recycling program for pens and batteries, and a company-wide clothing, toy and book drive



Highlights
Industry | Renewable power generation |
Major Canadian locations | Calgary AB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 136 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 2 |
Employee green team | The Sustainables |
Senior executive who oversees initiatives | chief financial officer, vice-president, general counsel and corporate secretary |
Publishes sustainability report | yes |
Green highlights | company-wide clothing, toy and book drives at all office locations |
Noteworthy initiatives | manages four fish compensation habitats in British Columbia (supports Salmon spawning, rearing and growth at eight hydroelectric facilities), manages and monitors endangered and threatened species in over 340 acres of habitat in Ontario (constructed an eco-passage to help certain species safely cross a roadway) |
Building footprint includes | electric vehicle charging stations, dedicated carpool parking, low-flow water fixtures, flooring features recycled carpet tiles |
Extended recycling | all waste bins have accompanying recycling and compost bins, in-house office supplies recycling program (includes pens, batteries, styrofoam) |
Commuter amenities | walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking |
Community partnerships | Free Geek (donates used computer equipment for potential reuse), Grow Calgary |