Our growth in 2008 increased our workforce by ten per cent, to around 4,000 employees. Much of that increase occurred in the United States, where we have about 1,600 staff. Our employees now work in three countries, 35 states and seven provinces. They are the backbone of our business.

To recruit and retain the finest employees, TransCanada has developed and implemented a Total Rewards system that optimizes on-the-job satisfaction. We pay competitively and support job-related education and training. We offer continent-wide opportunities for growth and leadership development. We promote diversity in our hiring that mirrors the make-up of the communities where we operate. We provide many on-going benefits that ease the transition of workers into a rewarding retirement. And every employee (and their immediate family members) has access to our confidential Employee Family Assistance Program for help with concerns about family, work-life, or general well-being.