Canada's Top Employers

In 2023, Canada's job market has grown so much that it's hard to be unemployed in this country. Canadians quickly find a new job if the current one doesn't suit them. In this environment, employers have to figure out how to attract and retain employees.

Canadians are picky about where they work. They are not satisfied with just a decent wage, a fixed schedule, a social package, and paid vacation. In addition, they are looking for the opportunity to study at the company's expense, free access to gyms, meals at the company's expense, a compressed work week, etc.

Canadian magazine The Narcity has compiled a list of employers who offer employees more than a good salary and benefits package.

Google

This business giant offers Canadians a hybrid schedule, where they only need to work in the office part of the time. In addition to vacation time, employees have four weeks a year when they can work from wherever they want, such as a sandy beach and a ski resort. And there are also free meals, snacks at the workplace, a visit to the gym or a massage during a break. There are also some fun activities: you can take cooking, fitness and self-development classes.

Such working conditions are available in Vancouver, Ottawa, Kitchener-Waterloo, Edmonton and Montreal. In Toronto, things are even better. Employees have free play areas and a movie theater for special events. In addition, the main office is equipped with open kitchens that have everything you need — if you don't like corporate lunches, you can make your own.

Air Canada

This major airline offers employees more than just standard flights at company expense. It is one of the most generous employers in the industry. Flight discounts and other perks are available to employees and their families from day one. In addition, employees can share these perks with anyone, whether friends or acquaintances.

Air Canada also helps its employees plan vacations and trips. Through the organization's partners, they receive discounts on car rentals, hotel rooms, and travel guides.

Blackbird Interactive

This is a computer game developer from Vancouver. Their main trick is a shortened workweek without loss of pay. Employees work only four days a week and get paid as if they were paid for five. They don't have to take extra hours to free up an extra day off.

The company also allows employees to work from home and in the office. It pays for parental leave and a gym for all employees. Also, dogs can be brought into the office, so owners don't have to leave their pets for long periods of time.

Labatt Breweries

This beer producer is known in Canada and the United States. It produces such popular brands as Stella Artois and Corona. They have offices in six Canadian provinces, as well as plants and warehouses. All employees are entitled to free drinks and other products made by the company. Some might not appreciate such a perk, but not Canadians. They love beer and leave a large part of their salary in bars and pubs.

Mars

This famous company produces M&M's, Mars, Snickers, Twix, Skittles, and many others. All of their offices are open to pets — you can come to work with your dog, cat, parrot, or even a pet turtle. This company is very fond of animals and believes that their company is good for the employees. It really is easier to cope with stress if you can pet a cat or dog.

In addition, the company has educational courses where employees learn new things and improve their skills. Mars employees regularly add to their portfolio and skills list, which helps them be successful in the job market.

VIA Rail

The company owns most of the country's railroads. Employees and their families can travel for free on the company's trains, which is quite convenient — in all, VIA Rail controls 159 routes that stretch across Canada.

In addition, employees can take in-house training to improve their customer service and management skills. And they also have access to regular meetings with career counselors who advise them on which department to work in and how to build their careers.

Shopify

Most of the employees of this marketplace can work remotely from anywhere in the world. In addition, everyone can join corporate programming courses and get a bachelor's degree in software development in 3-4 years. The study is combined with work, which saves a lot of time.

Alida

This organization helps firms improve customer service and make products more appealing to consumers. They allow employees to take an unlimited number of days off during the year. Of course, only a portion of the time off is paid, but such a rule is a great help to parents of young children or those who need to take care of relatives. It also prevents burnout. If an employee feels very tired, he can take a break at any time.

The company mostly offers a hybrid schedule: you can work from home and visit the office only occasionally.