Our People:
At SunOpta, we believe that our company's success is based, first and foremost, on the dedication, commitment and strengths of our people. When our people are successful, so is our company and customers. This is why we are constantly working to create long lasting, fulfilling careers for all our employees.
Our Values
Our value system is fully endorsed and supported by the Board of Directors, management and all SunOpta employees. As we continue to grow, we stand strongly behind these values and remain focused on producing and distributing "good for you", healthy, natural, organic and speciality food products that benefit the health of our consumers while sustaining the integrity of the earth.
Our values ensure that we conduct our business in a manner that demonstrates:
- Mutual respect for those with whom we work and serve.
- Compassion, honesty and support in all our interactions, while maintaining and developing a culture which builds on the passion of our people and the industry.
- Respect for the environment, where we pledge to minimize our impact and to support sustainable agricultural and environmental practices.
- Providing our customers with the highest quality of products and services, which are generally free of genetic modification and chemical treatment.
- Management of our Company with the highest ethical standards in a transparent manner, dedicated to achieving an above average return for our shareholders.
- Being active in the communities where we work.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At SunOpta every effort is made to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, salary administration, promotion and transfer are based solely on job requirements, performance and related criteria. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applications regardless of sex, race, colour, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or other basis prohibited by law.
SunOpta Inc. recognizes the value of a workforce that represents the communities in which we operate.
Our Community
We are committed to contributing to the improvement of our communities by promoting sustainable agricultural and commercial practices as well as giving back through philanthropic initiatives, volunteerism and other activities. We believe that the most effective approach is working in partnership with our employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders leveraging our combined resources and promoting social activities across the world. We are constantly working to develop the communities in the areas where we operate and are focused on opportunities that promote children's health, nutrition and education.
