The K-Line Group of Companies Signs Leadership Accord on Gender Diversity

STOUFFVILLE, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The K-Line Group is the first high voltage electrical contracting firm
in Canada to sign the Leadership Accord on Gender Diversity for the
Electricity Industry initiated by Electricity Human Resources Canada
(EHRC).

As one of the premier Canadian electrical contracting firms, The K-Line
Group is quickly establishing itself as an industry leader to promote an
inclusive and diverse workforce. The K-Line Group is already proving its
commitment to creating a gender inclusive workplace, and has seen an
increase in the number of women taking on leadership roles across the
organization.

The K-Line Group of Companies has a long-standing history of excellence
dating back to 1967, when public utilities first began to see the cost
and time benefits associated with outsourcing high voltage projects. A
preferred partner then because of its superior work and established
safety record, The K-Line Group continues to be an integral
partner/service-provider offering clients a complete range of high
voltage expertise. Today, as the power industry continues to reinvent
itself, The K-Line Group has become increasingly invaluable as a
dependable, expert resource for on-time, on-budget, safety –driven power
projects.

Quotes

“Our focus on establishing The K-Line Group as an industry leader with
exceptional customer service, and a safety record second to none, is
made possible by hiring the very best employees,” said K-Line Group
President Allan Kellett. “Today we affirmed our commitment to gender
diversity by signing this accord and ensuring we deliver our very best
results for customers.”

About K-Line Group of Companies

The K-Line Group of Companies is comprised of four companies: K-Line
Maintenance & Construction Limited, K-Tek Electro-Services Limited,
K-Line Insulators Limited, and K-Line International Limited. Within
these four organizations are industry-specific divisions that address
the engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and
maintenance of high voltage power delivery systems as well as providing
temporary power services for large-scale construction sites. Independent
laboratory testing and complete fleet repair and refurbishing services
are also available.

About the Leadership Accord on Gender Diversity

This Accord was developed by EHRC and its Connected Women steering
committee, comprised of industry stakeholders from across Canada who
collaboratively developed both the Accord and a national mentorship
program for women in the sector. The Accord is a public commitment by
employers, educators, unions and governments to promote the values of
diversity and inclusion within their organizations.

To learn more visit http://electricityhr.ca/workplace-support/diversity-inclusion/ehrc-leadership-accord/

About Electricity Human Resources Canada

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is Canada’s most trusted
source of objective human resources information and tools to help the
Canadian electricity industry match workforce supply and demand. EHRC
helps to build a better workforce by strengthening the ability of the
Canadian electricity industry to meet current and future needs for a
highly skilled, safety-focused, diverse and productive workforce. For
more information, visit http://www.ElectricityHR.ca.

Contacts

Electricity Human Resources Canada
Michelle Branigan, CEO,
613-235-5540; ext. 235
[email protected]
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