Canada's top employers for young people were revealed and these are 'exceptional' workplaces
So many companies are in engineering, transportation, finance, software, and more.
Air Canada employees on an airport tarmac. Right: Government of Canada employee.
This year's ranking of the top employers in Canada for young people has been revealed.
It includes companies in engineering, finance, software development, government, transportation, and other industries that are the best places to start a career.
Canada's Top 100 Employers project just put out the Canada's Top Employers for Young People list for 2025.
It recognizes employers across the country that are leaders in offering "exceptional" workplaces and programs for young people who are starting their careers.
So, here are the best employers in Canada for young people in 2025, broken down by industry.
Engineering and tech companies
These are the top engineering and technology companies and what's offered for young employers:
- ABB Canada
- Arup Canada Inc.
- ATCO Ltd.
- Ausenco
- Fluor Canada Ltd.
- GHD Ltd.
- Hatch Ltd.
- LEA Consulting Ltd.
- Mott MacDonald Canada Limited
- Siemens Canada Limited
Insurance companies
Here are the insurance companies that are the top employers in Canada:
- AIG Insurance Company of Canada
- The Canada Life Assurance Company
- Manulife Financial Corporation
Transportation companies
When it comes to transportation, these are the top employers for young people:
- Air Canada
- CAE Inc.
- CSL Group Inc.
- Metrolinx
Manufacturing companies
These are the best manufacturing companies for young people in 2025:
- ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.
- BASF Canada Inc.
- Celestica Inc.
- CRH Canada Group Inc.
- Lafarge Canada Inc.
- Nutrien Ltd.
- Procter & Gamble Inc.
- Schneider Electric Canada Inc.
- Stanley Black & Decker Canada Corp.
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.
- Unilever Canada, Inc.
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Power companies
Quite a few power companies made the best employers ranking, including:
- BC Hydro
- Bruce Power LP
- Emera Inc.
- EPCOR Utilities Inc.
- Gibson Energy Inc.
- Hydro Ottawa
- Imperial Oil Limited
- Keyera Corp.
- Manitoba Hydro
- SaskPower
Governments
These are the governments, departments and agencies on Canada's Top Employers for Young People:
- BC Public Service
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Communications Security Establishment
- Department of Finance Canada
- Export Development Canada
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard
- Halifax Regional Municipality
- Health Canada
- National Research Council of Canada
- Government of Nunavut
- Statistics Canada
Accounting companies
Here are the accounting companies on the list:
- BDO Canada LLP
- EY
Communications companies
These are the communications companies in Canada that are top employers:
- Bell Canada
- Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
- SaskTel
Law firms
These law firms are the top employers for young people:
- Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
- Dentons Canada LLP
- DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Consulting companies
The top consulting company in Canada is:
- Boston Consulting Group Canada ULC
Investment companies
When it comes to investment companies, these are the best for young people in 2025:
- British Columbia Investment Management Corp.
- Fidelity Canada
- Alberta Investment Management Corporation
Banking and financial institutions
For banking and finance companies, these are the best in Canada right now:
- Capital One Canada
- CIBC
- Citi Canada
- Desjardins Group
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Scotiabank
Software companies
These software companies are the top employers:
- Clio
- Coveo Solutions Inc.
- D2L Corporation
- Dayforce, Inc.
- Genetec Inc.
- Kinaxis Inc.
- OpenText Corporation
- SAP Canada Inc.
- Solotech Inc.
- Sophos Inc.
- Visier Inc.
Advertising companies
This advertising was named one of the top employers for young people in Canada:
- Flipp Corp.
Architecture companies
Here are the top architectural companies to start your career at:
- HDR, Inc.
- Perkins & Will Canada Architects Co.
Healthcare companies
These are the best healthcare companies in Canada for young people to work at:
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
- The Hospital for Sick Children
- Providence Health Care
- Sinai Health
- Vancouver Coastal Health
Cosmetics companies
This cosmetics company was named one of the best in Canada:
- L'Oréal Canada Inc.
Breweries
Here's the brewery that ranked as one of the best employers:
- Labatt Breweries of Canada
Food and grocery companies
These are the food and grocery companies that are the top employers for young people in Canada:
- Loblaw Companies Ltd.
- Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
- Nestlé Canada Inc.
- PepsiCo Canada
Construction companies
These are the top construction companies for young workers:
- PCL Construction
- Pomerleau Inc.
Mining companies
Here are the mining companies that are top employers in 2025:
- Rio Tinto
- Teck Resources Limited
Defence and law enforcement
These law enforcement and defence companies were ranked the top employers for young people:
- Thales Canada Inc.
- York Regional Police
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