GUELPH, Ontario, April 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar") CSIQ, +2.19% one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it won the Randstad Award as the nation's Fourth Most Attractive Employer in Canada by Randstad Canada, the country's leading staffing, recruitment, and HR services company. This is the second consecutive year that Canadian Solar has been selected as one of the top four most attractive employers in a nationwide survey of more than 9,500 Canadians. Furthermore, Canadian Solar placed first in the subcategories of engaging job content, good work-life balance, and corporate social responsibility.
In Randstad's annual survey, respondents ranked companies based on financial health, positive training opportunities, job security, opportunities for career advancement, strong management, interesting work content, a pleasant working environment, competitive compensation, a reasonable work-life balance, and corporate social responsibility. Founded in 2001 in Ontario, Canadian Solar has grown rapidly over the past 14 years to become North America's largest module manufacturer and leading solar energy solutions provider.
"As a Canadian company with a successful track record in Ontario, we are honored to be recognized as one of the top employers by Randstad-Canada," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar. "This is the second year we have ranked in the top four, and we thank survey respondents for selecting Canadian Solar. Our company is committed to providing a diverse, vibrant, and professional work environment for all employees worldwide."
about Canadian Solar Inc.
Founded in 2001 in Canada, Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest and foremost solar power companies. As a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and a provider of solar energy solutions, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified pipeline of utility-scale power projects. In the past 14 years, Canadian Solar has successfully deployed over 9 GW of premium quality modules in over 70 countries around the world. Furthermore, Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the world, having been publically listed on NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the company, follow Canadian Solar on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or on the website.
safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements
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