People

Our employees are the reason we succeed. Fortis teams in Canada, the U.S. and the Caribbean work together to drive innovation and excellence for our customers, communities, and shareholders.

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Safety

The safety of our employees, customers, communities, and contractors remains our number one priority. Fortis employees are deeply connected by a culture of safety. We consistently outperform industry averages for employee safety performance.

Fortis Safety Commitments

When it comes to health and safety, we take no days off. We think about safety in everything we do.

We respect and have genuine concern for the health, safety and well-being of those around us. When it comes to work, nothing is so urgent that we cannot take the necessary steps to do it safely.

We take personal responsibility for our safety and understand that our actions, inactions and mindfulness impacts others. We start work when it is safe to do so and stop if there are any safety concerns. 

We have the courage to speak up and intervene if we see unsafe work. We will be receptive and respectful to others when approached with feedback that improves safety.

We believe that all injuries are preventable. By staying engaged with health and safety information, we will continue to learn and improve.

We will report safety incidents, near misses and good catches. Sharing facts and stories supports a positive safety culture.

Inclusion and Diversity

Fortis seeks to provide workplaces where employees feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to do their best work. We respect the unique experiences and perspectives of our people and know that together we can generate bold ideas and strong results.

Objectives

Foster a workforce broadly reflective of the diverse communities we serve.

Support community groups working to address diversity issues important to us and our stakeholders.

Be a workplace that fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity.

Ensure our leaders consistently promote values and behaviours of an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Join Our Team

We understand that an engaged team that encompasses innovative and diverse perspectives helps create the best solutions for Fortis and drives our business forward. We focus on our people by facilitating learning, career development, and connections among our teams. 

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Innovation

Innovation is the key to unlocking the future of safe, reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy for our customers.  We are embracing new and exciting technologies and business processes to realize this future.  Through collaborating across the company, and partnering with key stakeholders like industry organizations, governments, and start-up technology companies, we are bringing innovative solutions to life.

Customer experience is at the centre of every innovation at Fortis – customers are the reason we do what we do.  Our focus on innovation always starts there.


To innovate effectively, we believe in the value of collaboration.  Our approach is simple – we work together to find a better way.  We work hard on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration in all that we do.  While each operating company sets its own priorities, we realize the power of working together.

 

The Fortis Innovation Network (FIN) brings together executives and champions from each Fortis company to advance a culture of innovation. The network fosters opportunities to share best practices, collaborate on shared priorities, leverage centers of expertise, and create accountability among peers. As Fortis companies focus on executing, FIN unlocks the full potential of innovation. 

We power innovation through networks inside Fortis and meaningful and enduring external partnerships, including those listed below, as well as many universities, incubators, accelerators, and innovators in our local communities.

 

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Community

We invest in the communities where we live and work to empower sustained health and well-being, drive inclusive economic opportunity, and create a sustainable future.

Our Pillars

Health

Education

Social Development

Environment

Our community pillars focus on health, education, social development and the environment. Proposals for sponsorship or community investment initiatives must be submitted through our online application.

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Indigenous Relationships

Building Relationships with Indigenous Communities

We strive to build authentic, mutually respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples. Continually listening and learning, we acknowledge unique Indigenous cultures, histories and values – while partnering for progress together.

Collaborating on Energy Projects

Fortis and our companies are committed to building long-term partnerships with Indigenous communities that create economic opportunities.

The Wataynikaneyap Power Project

Fortis and Wataynikaneyap Power have constructed an 1,800-kilometre transmission line that connects 17 remote First Nations to the Ontario power grid for the first time. These communities previously had inefficient and often unreliable electricity systems based on diesel generation, which was limiting opportunities for community growth. Construction is complete and will reduce carbon emissions by 6.6 million tonnes over a 40-year timeframe.

FortisBC Advances Indigenous Relations

FortisBC has along history of engaging with First Nations communities. In 2001, FortisBC worked with many Indigenous leaders to develop its statement of Indigenous principles. Following that groundbreaking work, FortisBC sought to formalize its engagement and initiatives through the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB). As part of CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations™ (PAR) certification, FortisBC engaged with the 58 Indigenous communities it serves in order to set meaningful performance benchmarks in four key areas. In 2023, FortisBC was awarded silver-level PAR designation.

FortisAlberta serves customers located on 20 First Nations and two Métis Settlement lands and traditional territories.

The utility has an Indigenous commitment statement and is participating in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. FortisAlberta provides Indigenous cultural awareness training for contractors completing work on behalf of the company on settlement lands and traditional territories and is implementing mandatory Indigenous training for all employees. The utility is assessing opportunities to further support Indigenous-owned businesses, especially for projects on settlement lands and traditional territories.