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herritt Coal has been described by employees as the company that helps keep the lights on.
The company’s Boundary Dam mine, located 15 km southeast of Estevan, supplies SaskPower with most of the coal needed to power the Boundary Dam and Shand Generating Stations. But fuel for power is not Sherritt Coal’s only service. The company helps fuel the Saskatchewan economy by producing activated carbon and char for export from its Bienfait mine and plant operations located 15 km east of Estevan. Sherritt Coal’s involvement locally doesn’t stop at fuelling the basics of modern life. It’s also about fuelling the hopes and aspirations of the community through the contributions of the 400 people employed with the company in the Estevan area. “Each year, our employees step up to help the Estevan United Way campaign and we match their contributions dollar for dollar,” says Sean McCaughan, senior vice president, Sherritt Coal. “We also support many children’s activities and minor sports programs to help promote active lifestyles while teaching children important life skills.” Fuelling sustainable communities is part of fostering a rewarding workplace where people are given the opportunity to grow their skills and take on new challenges.
“We want our skilled employees to feel like they are part of something unique and contribute to a great place to work for all employees,” said McCaughan. “We give employees a say in how they want their careers to develop and recognize quality work right away.” Employee safety is paramount at Sherritt Coal. The company partners with the United Mine Workers of America to prevent injuries, fatalities and workrelated illnesses. “We also look out for the public’s safety around our mines and plants,” said McCaughan. “We regularly review work conditions and practices and speak with residents to ensure that what we do dayto-day keeps people safe.” As well, a healthy environment that provides for future generations is a top priority. Sherritt Coal reclaims mined areas, transforming them back into prairie land to help sustain Saskatchewan’s unique and beautiful landscape. “In addition to ‘keeping the lights on’,” said McCaughan, “we are also about building careers, fuelling prosperity, and helping communities flourish. We look after the livelihood of our employees, and the livelihood of the land. We are about fuelling the heart of the community.” Sherritt Coal 306.634.7251 sherritt.com
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