Graham Construction is pleased to announce its inclusion on Alberta’s Top 85 Employers list for 2026 — marking another year of recognition for the company’s commitment to building a workplace where people can grow, contribute, and succeed.
This honour carries special significance as Graham celebrates its centennial in 2026. For 100 years, the company has believed that great projects begin with great people — and that belief remains central to its culture today.
Award-Winning Workplace Culture
Graham continues to be recognized for the strength of its employee experience. This year’s evaluators highlighted several differentiators, including:
- Employee Ownership — Graham is 100% employee-owned and supports long-term financial wellbeing through an employee share purchase program and a defined contribution pension plan.
- Competitiveness & Incentives — Employees benefit from performance-based incentive programs, corporate discounts, and a referral program that rewards successful hires.
- Learning & Development — Graham invests in continuous skills development through its Builders’ Framework training program, tuition subsidies, and graduate development pathways.
- Career Opportunity & Mobility — Employees are encouraged to explore new roles, geographies, and business lines across the company’s North American operations.
Investing in People for the Next Century of Construction
As part of the selection process, Alberta’s Top 85 Employers evaluates organizational culture, benefits, professional development, and community involvement. For Graham, these elements are not just HR programs—they are foundational to the company’s ability to deliver complex construction solutions across Canada and the United States.
When Denise Lemieux, director of talent management, started working for Graham, she was attracted by what the company was building. “I saw that the best companies were the ones that invest in their people as intentionally as they invest in their projects,” she says. “What drew me to Graham was that opportunity to help shape that, to bring together leadership development, succession management and culture in a company that has such a strong reputation for execution and integrity.”
Looking Ahead
Graham’s continued recognition as a Top Employer reflects both a century of steady progress and the company’s ambition for the decades ahead. As Graham enters its next 100 years of employee ownership, it remains committed to attracting and developing the talent that will shape communities across North America.
To learn more about careers at Graham and its award-winning workplace, visit our Alberta Top 85 Employers profile and explore current Careers opportunities..
