We take great care in ensuring that our people have many opportunities to improve their health, feel good and stay motivated at work. Canadian Natural’s Health and Wellness Program is one of the most leading edge corporate health programs in the world. Our health programs are based on a long term vision and emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyle behaviours.
The Calgary Wellness Office continues to develop and deliver year long programs that address blood pressure, physical activity, healthy eating and other medical concerns. Employees also have access to a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist.
Field office employees and their families benefit from the Pure North S’Energy Program that focuses on the prevention of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disorders. This voluntary program has helped improve the health of almost 4,000 participants since 2007. Each participant is followed by the medical team and is given the information and tools needed to improve their health.
Horizon’s health team meets with our business units to discuss health related and fitness topics. In 2010, we implemented a health promotion campaign on site with monthly educational articles in our employee newsletter. This initiative follows Health Canada's calendar of health topics and is based on awareness and prevention of serious diseases.
In our International offices, we continue to promote our Healthy People program tailored to each particular location, including our offshore installations.
During 2010, Canadian Natural rolled out an influenza vaccination program and administered 467 doses in Calgary, 282 at Horizon site and 334 in our onshore and offshore International operations.