Husky lays off staff, but won鈥檛 say how many

Calgary 鈥� Husky Energy laid off a number of workers on Oct. 22, the day after the federal election. When contacted on that morning, company spokesperson Kim Guttormson responded by email, 鈥淭oday we did have to say goodbye to some of our colleagues.

Brian Zinchuk Oct 22, 2019 11:58 AM

Husky Dee Valley-6155-1500px — This was the scene at Husky鈥檚 Dee Valley thermal project, one year ago, on Aug. 16, 2018. The company has now put it on production as part of its ongoing repeatable thermal plant program. File photoBrian Zinchuk

Calgary 鈥� Husky Energy laid off a number of workers on Oct. 22, the day after the federal election.

When contacted on that morning, company spokesperson Kim Guttormson responded by email, 鈥淭oday we did have to say goodbye to some of our colleagues. Husky has been taking steps to better align the organization and workforce with our capital plan and strategy.

鈥淭hese changes put Husky in the best position to achieve its goals. This was about changing the way we approach our business, the way we make decisions and the way we work together to meet our goals.

鈥淲e will not be sharing the number of jobs affected.鈥�

The company is expected to release its third quarter results before markets open on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. CEO Rob Peabody, COO Rob Symonds and CFO Jeff Hart will participate in the call.

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