Edmonton, Alberta (Oct. 14, 2025) – PCL Construction is proud to be named Canada’s Safest Construction Employer (over 300 employees) for 2025 by Canadian Occupational Safety magazine.
“Safety is the cornerstone of everything we do at PCL,” says Jim Barry, vice president of health, safety and environment at PCL. “Our people are our greatest strength, and this award reflects our unwavering commitment to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.”
The Canada’s Safest Employers Awards celebrates organizations and professionals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to workplace safety.
This recognition underscores PCL’s industry-leading approach to safety and is built on a foundation of proactive engagement with workers and subcontractors, detailed project safety plans, formal operating procedures, and rigorous safety audits. It reflects the company’s commitment to continuous improvement through collaboration and the integration of innovative safety technologies.
As a founding member of the Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC), PCL continues to lead the way in elevating safety standards and setting new benchmarks to protect construction workers across Canada.
PCL remains committed to driving industry-wide change by proactively protecting, engaging and supporting workers. The continuing goal is to build a safer, stronger construction industry through collaboration, education and advocacy to ensure every worker returns home safe each day.
The award was presented at a special ceremony in Toronto on Oct. 9, 2025. Learn more about Canada’s Safest Employers here.
About PCL Construction
PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operates throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Australia. As one of the largest contracting organizations in North America, PCL completes more than $13 billion CAD in work annually, building projects that shape communities. The company’s 100% employee ownership model fuels a culture of commitment for clients in the buildings, civil infrastructure, heavy industrial and solar markets. With a strategic presence in more than 30 major centers, PCL’s leadership teams consistently drive innovation and set new benchmarks for excellence, bringing unparalleled skill to every project. Watch us build at PCL.com.