Forbes has released its much-anticipated list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025, and the results showcase the top workplaces across industries such as tech, education, energy, food, and finance. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s ranking, including the best-performing companies and those that have consistently topped the charts for the past decade.
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How the Ranking Was Compiled
To determine the best places to work in Canada, over 40,000 employees working at companies with at least 500 employees were surveyed. Participants were asked about various factors, including:
- Salary satisfaction
- Work flexibility
- Training programs
- Advancement opportunities
The survey resulted in a list of 300 companies ranked as the top employers in the country for 2025.
Top Companies in Canada for 2025
Here are the top 10 companies that stood out in this year’s rankings:
- Microsoft
- Concordia University
- Hydro-Quebec
- The Hershey Company
- McMillan
- Bank of Canada
- Adidas
- Canadian Institute for Health Information
- Pratt & Whitney Canada
Companies Rounding Out the Top 20
The following organizations also made it into the top 20:
- WSIB
- Parks Canada
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Desjardins
- Lululemon
- Université Laval
- Ontario Power Generation
- BC Hydro
- Manitoba Hydro
- Shopify
Rankings of Other Well-Known Companies
Popular brands and companies also featured on this year’s list. Here’s how they ranked:
- Apple: 28th
- Tesla: 39th
- The Keg Steakhouse + Bar: 59th
- Costco: 65th
- Greater Toronto Airports Authority: 107th
- VIA Rail: 120th
- Canada Revenue Agency: 128th
- Arby’s: 192nd
- WestJet: 224th
- Cineplex: 238th
- Amazon: 258th
- Sephora: 267th
Honour Roll: Companies That Consistently Excel
In celebration of the ranking’s 10th anniversary, Forbes revealed a special Honour Roll of companies that have made the list every year. These organizations are recognized for their commitment to excellence and employee satisfaction:
- Accenture
- Apple
- Bank of Canada
- BC Hydro
- Cisco Systems
- Coke Canada
- The Co-operators
- Costco
- Desjardins
- Ericsson
- Google Canada
- Honda Canada
- Home Hardware
- Hydro One
- Hydro-Quebec
- IBM
- Intact Financial Corporation
- Marriott Hotels
- McMaster University
- Microsoft
- National Bank of Canada
- Oracle
- PCL Construction
- Pratt & Whitney Canada
- SickKids
- Sun Life Financial
- TD Bank Group
- Toyota
- Université de Sherbrooke
- University of Guelph
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Why This Ranking Matters
For employees and job seekers, the Canada’s Best Employers ranking serves as a valuable guide for identifying companies with outstanding workplace environments, competitive benefits, and career growth opportunities. It also highlights organizations that are consistently innovating and prioritizing employee satisfaction year after year.
If you’re looking to join a company with a proven track record of excellence, this list offers plenty of inspiration!
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