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“It’s about developingprograms and benefits thatempower employees tothrive in their personal lives,as well as the workplace!”

Shiah Bazeleydirector, People & CultureVega

“We’re aspiring to build acompany of leaders whocan inspire, influence andsupport one another.”

Mike McDerment, CEO &Co-founder, FreshBooks

“I come to work everyday knowing I am trulysupported and we have alot of fun together. It’s agreat feeling knowing yourcompany genuinely caresabout its people.”

Katie Tichauer, strategicsolutions manager, Tractionon Demand

“The root of our successhas always been providingour people with theenvironment, opportunities,and leadership to unleashtheir potential.”

David MacDonald, presidentand CEO, Softchoice

“We intentionally promisewhat we call personalequity. When an employeeeventually leaves, theywill be richer in every way- financially, experientially,emotionally and evenspiritually.”

Lorne Rubis, chief peopleofficer, ATB Financial

“We want to help peoplemake the most of life – tobe the best we can be atwork, at home, with friends,in the community and forthe community.”

Jakob Ripshtein, president,Diageo Canada & CFO,Diageo North America

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Celebrate Canada’s Best Workplaces 2016

I ’m delighted and honoured toannounce this year’s list of BestWorkplaces in Canada. Great Place

to Work Institute has undertaken a

rigorous process to identify, recognizeand celebrate those organizations thatare setting new standards of businessexcellence.This year’s Best Workplaces are

Canada’s leaders in building high trustorganizational cultures and advancingbest-in-classmanagement practices tofully engage their workforces, delighttheir customers and contribute to theircommunities.

In tracking the success of these com-panies, it’s clear that doing the rightthings anddoing things right are linkedto achieving superior financial andoperational results, growing marketshare and building strong relationshipswith customers.Please join me in congratulating

each of this year’s Best Workplaces.By innovating, inspiring and invest-ing in their people, customers and

communities, they are each helpingto change the world for the better.I’m also most pleased to extend

special congratulations to the six com-panies that are celebratinghavingbeennamed Best Workplaces for the 10thtime. Ernst & Young, Fuller Landau,Hill+Knowlton Strategies, RandstadCanada, Online Business Systemsand Trico Homes have demonstratedthat success isn’t about following the

latest fads – it’s about sustaining along-term commitment to trust, pride,and camaraderie.Congratulations,

José Tolovi Netois theManaging Partner for Great Placeto Work Institute Canada

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Altus Dynamics

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Kombi Sports Inc.

DAS Canada

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Thanks from the President. At Bryson & Associates, the company President delivers personalized hand-written notes ofgratitude recognizing specific contributions, a minimum of three times per year, to each employee.

Group Interviews. At Meltwater, group interviews, which include a company presentation followed by an individual presentationfrom each candidate, are often used to assess a candidate’s abilities. Finally, candidates problem solve and debate opposing teams.

Values Experience. In 2014, Accompass launched its brand along with the company’s core values, mission and vision, which wereall developed with employee input. The launch included employee perks that embodied the firm’s values.

Volunteer Days. At Altus, employees can take two paid days per year to volunteer at their favourite charity.

Nerd School. Climax Media offers an internal book club called ‘Nerd School’ that takes place one hour every two weeks.Employees discuss reading material and speak about how it can be directly applied to business growth at Climax.

The Family Room. Kombi Sports has a dedicated employee area, known as the Family Room, with exercise and recreation equip-ment and a shower. Kombi provides this mini gym for employee enjoyment and in the interest of promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Fitness Funds. At DAS Canada, each employee is given a $250 fitness allowance each year, which can be used for any health-related purchase – such as a gymmembership, Fitbit, bicycle, etc.

Best Small Workplaces with 25 to 50 employeesSmall business plays a critical role in the Canadian economy, employing close to 70% of the total private labour force and accounting for roughly 98% of allbusiness entities. Recognizing this value, Great Place to Work launched a pilot program this year to research the employee experience in organizations with25 to 50 employees. Below, we recognize the best of these small workplaces. Great Place to Work is also pleased to announce the expansion of this study andinvites all companies with at least 25 employees to participate in the 2017 survey program.

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CANADA’S BEST WORKPLACES

SoapBox Innovations Inc.Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 41

Alignment with Company Values.When new employees are hired, senior management communicates the core values as part ofthe onboading process. Values are further reinforced through awards, photo sharing, a company retreat and other initiatives.

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Regardless of sector, industry, sizeand location, there is one thing allof this year’s BestWorkplaces havein common – TRUST.Employees who trust their

managers give their best, andtheir extra effort goes right to thecompany’s bottom line.Managerswho trust their employees allowinnovative ideas to bubble upfrom all levels of the company.Employees who trust each otherreport a sense of camaraderie anda feeling of being part of a family.Buildingworkplace trust leads to

better recruitment, lower turnover,greater innovation, higher produc-tivity, more loyal customers andhigher profits.The primary determinant in se-

lectingwinners for BestWorkplacestudies undertaken globally byGreat Place to Work Institute is asurvey tool called the Trust Index;it comprises two-thirds of each or-ganization’s final score. This surveyincludes 58multiple choiceand twoopen-endedquestions thatprovidean accurate employee perspectiveof the workplace.The 2016 Best Workplaces in

Canada employ over 300,000employees in total; the Trust Indexsurveywas sentout toover60,000of these employees.

Read on to learn how this year’swinners have achieved excellenceon a foundation of Trust. Learnmore about the survey online atglobeandmail.com/adv/bestworkplaces2016.

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Opportunity to change lives at the heartof AbbVie Canada’s mission, culture

Foremployees of biopharmaceuti-cal research and developmentcompany AbbVie Canada, “a

great place to work” starts with theopportunity to change lives.“AbbVie is driven by pure, real in-

novation and the remarkable impactwe can have on people’s lives,” saysgeneral manager Stéphane Lassig-nardie. “Our purpose is deliveringsolutions that help peoplewith chronicconditions have a life that is as normalas possible: to keep enjoying theirchildren and grandchildren; to keepon working.”AbbVie manufactures medications

that help address serious diseases,including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s,hepatitis C, Parkinson’s and prostatecancer. To help ensure that patientscan benefit from advances in research,the company collaborates with gov-ernments and other organizationsto innovate beyond the drug devel-opment pipeline. “Sustainability ofthe health-care system is of seriousconcern to governments and privateplan sponsors – if wewant patients tobenefit from themost innovative newdrugs, we also need to help improvethe efficiency of the system,” says Mr.Lassignardie.For example, AbbVie Care is a patient

support program that currently hasmore than 35,000 members who re-ceive education about their conditionsas well as services such as medicationhome delivery that are proven tocontribute to successful treatment out-comes. In theMaritimes, AbbVieworkswith physicians to reducewait times forpatients who suffer from rheumatoidarthritis; anAbbVie-sponsoredprogramcalled Fit for Work helps employersensure that people living with arthritisget quickly identified and referred,optimally treated, and supported bytheir employer so that they can realizetheir full potential in the workplace.These programs and other patient-

centred initiatives give employees asense of pride and meaning, says Mr.Lassignardie. “Whatever their role in theorganization, they know they partici-pate in improving the lives of peoplewho suffer from these conditions.”He shares a recent experience he had

in the field, when a nurse who workswith hepatitis C patients told him thatall the people she’dmet fromAbbVie,whatever their role, were unique in thecare they demonstrated for her and

her patients. “When I have nurses,physicians, even government peopletell me that, I know our employeesaremaking a big difference,” he says.The organization’s focus on innova-

tion also means that employees areencouraged to try new things, evenif they fail, Mr. Lassignardie explains.“We empower our people to takeinitiative – to come upwith solutions,partnerships and ideas that improvethe efficiencyof the health-care systemand the lives of patients.”Supporting thismission are employ-

ee-centred policies such as flexibleworkhours and locations,meeting-freeFridays and major workplace renova-tions scheduled for 2017. “We’ll keepon improving,” says Mr. Lassignardie.“We are constantly looking at howwecan help our people have work-lifebalance so good it helps them beeven more motivated, engaged andhappy at work.”

“We empower our peopleto take initiative – tocome up with solutions,partnerships andideas that improve theefficiency of the health-care system and the livesof patients.”

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FreshBooks

DNE Resources

Vega

360insights

Habanero Consulting Group

Traction on Demand

Amaya Software (formerly PYR Software)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWAREwww.freshbooks.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / CONSULTING ENVIRONMENTALwww.dneresources.com

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION / FOOD PRODUCTSwww.myvega.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.360insights.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / IT CONSULTING • www.habaneroconsulting.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / IT CONSULTING • www.tractionondemand.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.amayasoftware.com

Head office:WHITBY, ONEmployees: 127 • Openings: Now: 4 / 2016: 30Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: VANCOUVER, BCEmployees: 71 • Openings: Now: 3 / 2016: 5Times on Cdn list: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: BURNABY, BCEmployees: 190 • Openings: Now: 26 / 2016: 100Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: RICHMOND HILL, ONEmployees: 248 • Openings: Now: 12 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016

#WhatsYourDream. At 360insights, the aspirations and goals of each employee are recorded and tracked alongside moretypical job-related metrics as part of the bi-annual review processes. These goals are supported and enabled by the companyeven if they are, on the surface, at odds with 360’s business goals.

Extended Leave for New Parents. Instead of 12 months, Habanero’s parental leave is now 18 months. Employees can take thisconsecutively or break it up, depending on their family situation. Once employees return to work after the 18 months are up, they arewelcomed with a one-month salary bonus of up to $5,000.

Tesla Model 3. Traction on Demand has announced that it will cover the deposit for employees wishing to purchase a Tesla Model 3,an affordable, 100% electric vehicle anticipated to bring sustainable transportation to the masses.

Photography for the Office. A committee reviews scenic photos taken and submitted by employees; the best of these are printed,framed and hung around the office for others to view. Each displayed photo also includes the artist’s name so that everyone knowswho took the photo.

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Graduation Day. After completing their four-weekFreshStart orientation, new hires at FreshBooks aresurprised with a graduation ceremony tailored totheir personality and preferences. One recent hirewho was passionate about Mario Brothers had anobstacle-course-themed graduation. Everyone inthe company gathers to watch new teammembersgraduate and receive a personalized plaque to markthe occasion.

Leadership Academy. DNE Resources runsan internal leadership academy program thatoffers continuous training and developmentto employees using real company casestudies as examples. Two three-monthsessions are held each year with a newtheme – such as leadership, communication,or growth strategy.

Monthly Costume Contests. The SpiritSquad at Vega is charged with makingmeetings fun. At monthly staff meetings,employees are given a theme and theentire company gets dressed up! Prizesare awarded for the most original andmost outrageous.

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 249 • Openings: Now: 17 / 2016: 34Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016

Head office: MONTREAL, QCEmployees: 94 • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2015, 2016

Head office: BURNABY, BCEmployees: 103 • Openings: Now: 6 / 2016: 8Times on Cdn list: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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Legend: +: hiring but number not available; NA: info not available; Best Workplace for Women; Best Workplace for 10+ years; World’s Best Multinational

More than aworkplace.It’s our place.

Thanks to our employees for sharing their feedback about why they love workingat BMO. We’re honoured to be recognized by Great Place to Work® Institute Canadaas one of the 2016 Best Workplaces. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Learn more about joining our team at BMO.com/careers

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Google Canada

Diageo Canada Inc.

Autodesk Canada Co.

ATB Financial

Key Assets Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services

NetApp Canada Ltd.

MEDIA / ONLINE INTERNET SERVICESwww.google.ca

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION / FOOD PRODUCTS / BEVERAGESwww.diageo.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWAREwww.autodesk.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / BANKING/CREDIT SERVICES • www.atb.com

SOCIAL SERVICES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES • www.keyassetsnl.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / BANKING/CREDIT SERVICES • www.mbfs.ca

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / STORAGE/DATA MANAGEMENT • www.netapp.ca

Head office: EDMONTON, AB • Employees: 5,574 (5,574 Can) • Openings: Now: 45 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Head office: ST. JOHN’S, NL • Employees: 1,295 (126 Can) • Openings: Now: 45 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016Also ranked in: NA

Head office: MISSISSAUGA, ON • Employees: 9,065 (151 Can) • Openings: Now: 16 / 2016: 75Times on Cdn list: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016Also ranked in: China, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, the Netherlands, Poland

Head office: MISSISSAUGA, ON • Employees: 12,500 (182 Can) • Openings: Now: 5 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Switzerland and three more

Are You in or Out? At the end of a three-month onboarding journey, new hires meet withthe chief people officer or president. At this point, employees are asked to confirm theircommitment, and are offered one month’s salary to transition out if the fit isn’t right.

Loot Bags. At the end of each training session, participants receive a customized “loot bag”containing four or five items and a slip of paper that explains in positive and affirming lan-guage, why those particular items were selected. Messages are read aloud and hand delivered.

Vehicle Experience Program. This unique program allows eligible employees to lease up to twoMercedes-Benz and/or Smart vehicles at a low cost, receiving a replacement vehicle every year(or 14,000 kilometres).

TOAST to New Employees. This orientation program stands for Training On All SpecialThings. It is led and delivered entirely by the senior leadership team, whose members notonly train new hires but spend time networking with them and introducing company culture.

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Too Long; Didn't Read. Googleunderstands that some people want ano-frills, fast and easy way to catch upon what is happening in the company. Toaccommodate these people they producea series of videos that are five minutes orshorter so that people can watch, ratherthan read, the latest happenings in anengaging way.

Proud of What We Do. Diageo’sCommunity and Environmental Committeeencourages employees to come togetherand inspire change. Recent events includethe planting of 20,000 trees to create agreener, more sustainable Toronto andhelping the Daily Bread Food Bank preparenutritious meals that are sent to drop-inprograms throughout the GTA. DiageoCanada is #ProudofWhatWeDo

Sharing Talents. Autodesk Canada offersa pro bono volunteering program whereemployees use their professional skills tobenefit non-profit organizations. In smallteams, they contribute two to four hourseach week. Partner companies receivepro bono help with high-impact projectsand employees witness firsthand howthey can help create a better world.

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 58,000 (699 Can) • Openings: Now: 30 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Argentina, Brazil, India, Japan, Switzerland,United States

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 33,000 (500 Can) • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Brazil, Central America & Caribbean, Chile, Ireland,Mexico

Head office: MONTREAL, QCEmployees: 8,505 (655 Can) • Openings: Now: 10 / 2016: 25Times on Cdn list: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Australia, China, Germany, United Kingdom,United States

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TOP 50 MEDIUM ORGANIZATIONS WITH < 1,000 EMPLOYEES IN CANADA

Klick Inc.

Flipp (formerly Wishabi Inc.)

Royal LePage Performance Realty

Points International Ltd.

Big Viking Games

Teldon

Wynford/EventSimple

Kicking Horse Coffee

Bridgehouse Asset Managers

Environics Communications Inc.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / ADVERTISING AND MARKETING • www.klick-inc.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • https://corp.flipp.com

CONSTRUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE / REAL ESTATE • www.performancerealty.ca

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.points.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.bigvikinggames.com

MEDIA / PUBLISHING AND PRINTING • www.teldon.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • www.wynfordtwg.com

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION / FOOD PRODUCTS / BEVERAGES • www.kickinghorsecoffee.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / ADVERTISING AND MARKETING • www.environicspr.com

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 485 • Openings: Now: 65 / 2016: 300Times on Cdn list: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 178 • Openings: Now: 23 / 2016: 50Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: OTTAWA, ONEmployees: 388 • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and four more


Head office: LONDON, ONEmployees: 99 • Openings: Now: 23 / 2016: 15Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016

Head office: RICHMOND, BCEmployees: 62 • Openings: Now: 2 / 2016: 6Times on Cdn list: 2016

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 99 • Openings: Now: 1 / 2016: 1Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Project360. This is a weekly review tool for employees to share their “gut instinct” on how a project is progressing. If anemployee feels there are potential issues, this weekly review provides a proactive avenue to express concerns to the wholeteam, including management.

Managing with Grace. Flipp Corporation applies “Grace” as a management tool that allows the firm to experience failures butthen reconcile, forgive and move on with no baggage. This facilitates transparency and permits staff to take risks, admit whenthe risks haven’t worked out, and move forward to find a better solution.

Peer Problem Solving. At Royal LePage Performance, employees having difficulty resolving a situation can ask that theproblem be brought to an “agent or management council.” A panel of peers hears issues from both sides and makes a finaldetermination.

Get out of Work Free Cards. Points' version of Monopoly’s get out of jail free cards are awarded by managers to employees foroverachieving on specific goals, or as a discretionary thank-you for exceptional performance. The award? A day off for somewell-deserved R&R!

Viking Feast. At Big Viking Games, the company hosts a monthly “feast” in true Viking style. Typically held during workhours on a Friday afternoon, this fully catered, sit-down meal is an opportunity for employees to socialize and get to knoweach other better.

Employee Wellness. Teldon takes a proactive and holistic approach to employee health and wellness by offering a state-of-the-art gym, on-site personal training, organic fresh fruit smoothies, daily walking clubs and weekly e-newsletters that showcasehealthy recipes.

Meet the Executive! New candidates meet an executive teammember before they are hired. This is a one-on-one conversationthat provides a perfect opportunity to ask questions, create an immediate connection with leadership and reinforce the messagethat leaders are approachable.

Metric-Packed All Staff Meetings. Once a month, Kicking Horse stops production for two hours so staff members canconnect with each other as an entire company. The meeting is led by the company’s COO, attended by the firm’s CEO andincludes a transparent sharing of all key business metrics.

Getting to Know You. Bridgehouse offers a fun program to promote inclusion and interaction among employees and departments. Eachdepartment draws a name to create a group and that group goes on a fun outing together that is paid for by the company and completedon company time.

Five after Five. Environics Communications shows its appreciation for employee tenure with its “five for five” program. Afterfive years of work, employees are awarded with $5,000 toward a holiday anywhere in the world, plus one additional week ofvacation.

Head office: INVERMERE, BCEmployees: 81 • Openings: Now: 0 / 2016: 16Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 96 • Openings: Now: 5 / 2016: 5Times on Cdn list: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016


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That’s why we are fully committed to developing medicinesthat make a difference where they’re needed most, inareas like oncology, urology, cardiology and transplant.It’s also why we focus on bringing together a diversegroup of people with a common goal: to help transformlives. Whether it’s in the office, the laboratory or thecommunity, we’re working togetherto change tomorrow.

At Astellas, we believe we can make a real impacton the future.

Changing Tomorrow,Together


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TOP 50 LARGE & MULTINATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH > 1,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE

AbbVie BIOTECHNOLOGY & PHARMACEUTICALS • www.abbvie.caHead office: ST. LAURENT, QC • Employees: 28,000 (496 Can) • Openings: Now: 18 / 2016: 50Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Asia, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Europe and 14 more

Spin Meetings. Inspired by a suggestion from its Employee Innovation Day, AbbVie purchased10 bicycles that are used to host outdoor meetings at parks located near head office. Thisinnovative meeting approach encourages physical activity and promotes healthy habits.

Sapient Canada Inc. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / ADVERTISING AND MARKETING • www.sapient.comHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 12,751 (276 Can) • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Unconscious Bias Training. Sapient Canada offers a series of training sessions to explore unconsciousbias – the mental shortcuts our brains take to fill in knowledge gaps with data from past experiences andcultural norms – that can affect decisions like hiring, firing, promoting and trusting.

G Adventures RETAIL / SPECIALTY • www.gadventures.comHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 2,000 (215 Can) • Openings: Now: 58 / 2016: 200Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Me/We/G Days. Employees are empowered to make positive change. To support this,G Adventures provides three days off per calendar year – a ‘Me’ Day for personal development,a ‘We’ Day to volunteer in the community and a ‘G’ Day to embrace a core value.

Cadence INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.cadence.comHead office: OTTAWA, ON • Employees: 6,788 (57 Can) • Openings: Now: 2 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2015, 2016Also ranked in: India, Korea, United Kingdom, United States

Innovation Days. To inspire innovation, collaboration, and risk taking, local committeesorganize and host annual R&D events. To underscore the importance of these events,senior executives will fly in from other countries to attend.

SAS Institute (Canada) Inc. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.sas.com/canadaHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 15,777 (320 Can) • Openings: Now: + / 2016: +Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016Also ranked in: Australia, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal and three more

Free to Work How TheyWork Best. SAS gives employees the freedom to perform theirjobs in the manner that works best for them. How and when one gets the job done isnot as important as the quality of the outcome.

Capital One Canada FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / BANKING/CREDIT SERVICES • www.capitalone.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 46,000 (1,021 Can) • Openings: Now: 78 / 2016: 350Times on Cdn list: 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Europe, United Kingdom, United States

Surprise and Delight. This program is built on the Capital One values of “excellence” and “dothe right thing.” Agents are free to follow up on customer conversations to provide personalizedcustomer care, like a welcome basket to a customer with a new baby.

Hitachi Data Systems INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / STORAGE/DATA MANAGEMENT • www.hds.com/caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 6,274 (113 Can) • Openings: Now: 5 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016Also ranked in: France, United States

Super Hero of the Month. Hitachi recognizes employees who are consistently active on the firm’ssocial collaboration platform, have many connections and increase cross-functional collaboration. Eachmonth’s Super Hero receives a $150 Night on the Town award, mug and other cool swag.

AOL Canada Corp. MEDIA / ONLINE INTERNET SERVICES • www.aol.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 5,653 (131 Can) • Openings: Now: 23 / 2016: 15Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Wall of Same. At AOL Canada, when two or more employees dress similarly, they are gatheredfor a photo that is then printed and posted on the “Wall of Same” near the front reception. Thisprogram supports camaraderie by bringing people together.

Yum! Restaurants International (Canada) HOSPITALITY / FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE • www.yum.comHead office: VAUGHAN, ON • Employees: 1,500,000 (104 Can) • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Onsite Massage. To demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness, each quarter Yum!Restaurants hires a massage therapist to come to the office and offer 15-minute chair massages.The service is 100% employer funded and very popular with employees.

Ryan ULC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • www.ryan.com/canadaHead office: MISSISSAUGA, ON • Employees: 2,100 (181 Can) • Openings: Now: 24 / 2016: 30Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: The Netherlands, United States

Upward Evaluation. Ryan recently launched an enhanced, real-time and contemporary talentreview process. In addition to annual performance appraisals and salary reviews, the reviewincludes an “Upward Evaluation” that allows staff to assess their manager’s leadership skills.

Grant Thornton LLP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING AND AUDITING • www.GrantThornton.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 42,204 (1,758 Can)Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NA • Times on Cdn list: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,2014, 2015, 2016 • Also ranked in: NA

Digital Interviewing. Grant Thornton managers use a web-based interviewing platform thatenables them to meet candidates from across Canada who are interviewed in their own homeand given 10-15 minutes to prepare answers. The approach ensures equal opportunity.

Rittal Systems Ltd. MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION / ELECTRICAL AND IT INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT • www.Rittal.caHead office: MISSISSAUGA, ON • Employees: 11,000 (51 Can) • Openings: Now: 3 / 2016: 3Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Just Say No to Executive Perks. Rittal Systems doesn’t play favourites, and there are no executive perks.All programs apply equally to everyone. This means the president travels in economy with the team and ifthe parking lot is full, the president parks in the back!

JOEY Restaurant Group HOSPITALITY / FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE • www.joeyrestaurants.comHead office: VANCOUVER, BC • Employees: 4,009 (3,638 Can)Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NA • Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Culinary Apprenticeship. Last year, 15 JOEY chefs received Red Seal Certification with help fromJOEY Restaurant Group’s Culinary Apprenticeship Program. This three-year program helps chefsearn tuition reimbursement, coaching and plenty of practice time.

BMW Group Canada MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION / AUTOMOTIVE • www.bmwgroup.caHead office: RICHMOND HILL, ONEmployees: 105,876 (187 Can) • Openings: Now: 25 / 2016: 35 • Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014,2015, 2016 • Also ranked in: Portugal

Teleworking Program. To further support a balance between work and home life, BMW piloted ateleworking program allowing associates to work from home one day every other week. After the pilotphase, analysis determined that business outcomes were met and the program will continue.

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION / FOOD PRODUCTS / BEVERAGES • www.corby.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: NA (151 Can) • Openings: Now: 4 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: India

Questions for the Execs. At a recent Town Hall meeting, employees were invited to anonymously sendadvance questions for the executive team to answer live. After 30 minutes of Q&A, there were stillunanswered questions, so a detailed brochure was created to provide the remaining answers.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • www.hkstrategies.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 2,000 (200 Can) • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Hanging with the President. Transparency is the keystone to a positive workplaceculture. Hill+Knowlton’s president and CEO hosts frank discussions via GoogleHangouts, which are accessible to everyone regardless of time zone or location.

McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited HOSPITALITY / FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE • www.mcdonalds.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: NA (15,451 Can)Openings: Now: 5 / 2016: 50 • Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Belgium, Brazil, Europe, Finland, France, Ireland and five more

Splash Week/Sabbatical. To celebrate a service anniversary that ends in a 5 (e.g. 5 years, 15years, etc.), McDonald’s Restaurants provides salaried employees an extra “splash” week ofvacation. For every 10 years of continuous service, staff get an additional eight-day sabbatical.

Stryker HEALTH CARE / MEDICAL SALES/DISTRIBUTION • www.stryker.caHead office: HAMILTON, ON • Employees: 26,000 (243 Can) • Openings: Now: 22 / 2016: 39Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Australia, Brazil, Mexico, United States

Bottom-Up Strategic Planning. In 2015, Stryker engaged its employees in a “bottom-up” strategicplanning process. More than 160 employee interviews and gathered insights were used to build a five-yearroadmap addressing what Stryker wants to be and what it needs to do to achieve its goals.

TD Bank Group FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE • www.td.comHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 84,909 (57,820 Can)Openings: Now: 400 / 2016: 19,000 • Times on Cdn list: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 • Also ranked in: UK

Diverse Executive Searches. TD Bank uses a tracking system to capture candidateslate diversity for VP and higher roles. To date, results have been very promising andTD now has 50%+ candidate slate diversity for roles at the VP and higher level.

RBC FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / BANKING/CREDIT SERVICES • www.rbc.comHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 80,000 (58,406 Can)Openings: Now: 3,500 / 2016: 17,100 • Times on Cdn list: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,2014, 2015, 2016 • Also ranked in: NA

Vision & Values Jam. RBC recently hosted its largest-ever brainstorming session. Called “TheJam,” this innovative initiative engaged employees through storytelling and connecting withleaders. Some 20,000 employees participated online over three days.

FCT FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / HOME INSURANCE • www.fct.caHead office: OAKVILLE, ON • Employees: 17,300 (792 Can) • Openings: Now: 30 / 2016: 120Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

A Company-Branded Visa. Always looking for unique ways to thank its employees, FCTlaunched the 4U Visa card, which allows employees to redeem points they receive through thecompany’s recognition and reward platform into cash on an FCT-branded Visa card.

Edelman Public Relations Worldwide Canada PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • www.edelman.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 5,787 (253 Can) • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: 40Times on Cdn list: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Deskside Encounters. At Edelman, employees are given the opportunity to gain exposure toand learn from senior leaders by sitting beside them for a week. The experience is transparent;the employee, regardless of his/her level, has access to all meetings and client discussions.

Kronos Incorporated INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • www.kronos.caHead office: MISSISSAUGA, ON • Employees: 4,797 (333 Can) • Openings: Now: 18 / 2016: 10Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Lollipop Moments.Within the Engineering group at Kronos, employees can stop by alollipop station, and write a personalized note to a co-worker recognizing acts of leadership,collaboration or innovation. Recipients are included in a monthly draw.

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Pinchin Ltd.

Online Business Systems

Sandvine

eXplorance

The Ian Martin Group

You.i TV

The PEER Group Inc.

Intelex Technologies Inc.

HRdownloads Inc.

SaskCentral (Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / CONSULTING ENVIRONMENTAL • www.pinchin.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / IT CONSULTING • www.obsglobal.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS • www.sandvine.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.explorance.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / STAFFING & RECRUITMENT • www.ianmartin.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.youi.tv

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.peergroup.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.intelex.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / INVESTMENTS • www.saskcentral.com

Head office: MISSISSAUGA, ONEmployees: 373 • Openings: Now: 31 / 2016: +Times on Cdn list: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 5 more

Head office:WINNIPEG, MBEmployees: 213 • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and five more

Head office:WATERLOO, ONEmployees: 275 • Openings: Now: 12 / 2016: 40Times on Cdn list: 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and four more

Head office: MONTREAL, QCEmployees: 75 • Openings: Now: 5 / 2016: 10Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: OAKVILLE, ONEmployees: 113 • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: OTTAWA, ONEmployees: 140 • Openings: Now: 15 / 2016: 50Times on Cdn list: 2016

Head office: KITCHENER, ONEmployees: 100 • Openings: Now: 5 / 2016: 4Times on Cdn list: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

First Aid for Mental Health. This year, the HR manager at Pinchin became certified as a Mental Health First Aider,trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of a mental health crisis, and offer effective intervention and treatmentoptions. Pinchin plans to certify more teammembers this year and post their names alongside the list of First Aiders.

Boomerang Awards.When former Onliners return to the company they are welcomed back with an authentic woodboomerang. The company typically will have at least one “boomerang” every year, and last year Online had three“boomerangs” rejoin the firm.

So You Think You Can Dance? The head of engineering convinced his leadership team to learn a dance routine to perform at a TownHall meeting. They practiced for three weeks straight, brought in props to create the right effect, and the result was a comical show forall to enjoy.

Feedback Loop. After omitting the performance appraisal process, eXplorance realized there was a feedback gap between employees,managers, and teammembers. The company implemented an adaptive social feedback tool where employees share anonymous feedbackto managers to guide improvement and development.

No Surfing Limits. Rather than restrict what sites employees can access at work, employees are encouraged to use social mediatools such as Facebook and Twitter as a way to share both work-related content and their personal life. The Ian Martin Groupbelieves it’s all about bringing one’s whole self to work.

Building a Trophy.When projects are completed at You.i TV, the project team is given dollars to spend on a celebratory event like a dinneror an outing. Employees are also given a building block bearing the name and logo of that project and a trophy.

Lunchroom Lessons. The PEER Group encourages employees to gather around the lunch table to share personal experiences with colleaguesin an informal, supportive and often humorous way. The company president often makes a point of joining the group.

My Buddy. New hires at Intelex are paired with a buddy from their department who is responsible for their induction, developmentand coaching. The buddy offers guidance and shares best practices and experiences to support the new employee.

Surf’s Up! For four years running now, HRdownloads has celebrated Beach Day and it's the most anticipated day of the year! In tworented school buses, the team leaves the office and heads to the beach for lunch, volleyball, swimming and overall good times withgreat co-workers.

Building Communities. SaskCentral sponsors a new Building Communities Grant. This program allows employees to allocate$200 each to a charity of their choice. The program encourages employees to get involved in the community, and SaskCentral’sgoal is to achieve 100% participation in the program.

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 360 • Openings: Now: 36 / 2016: 35Times on Cdn list: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: REGINA, SKEmployees: 78 • Openings: Now: 2 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and four more

Head office: LONDON, ONEmployees: 85 • Openings: Now: 6 / 2016: 8Times on Cdn list: 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • www.hrdownloads.com

Eagle Professional Resources Inc.

Beedie Development Group

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd.

Capital Engineering

Urban Systems

Veritaaq

Ames Tile & Stone Ltd.

Vermilion Energy

Capital Markets Company Limited (Capco)

Scott Builders Inc.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / STAFFING & RECRUITMENT • www.eagleonline.com

CONSTRUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE • www.beediegroup.ca

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES / ENGINEERING • www.lakesidecontrols.ca

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / CONSULTING ENGINEERING • www.capitaleng.ca

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / CONSULTING ENGINEERING • www.urbansystems.ca

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / IT CONSULTING • www.veritaaq.ca

CONSTRUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE / HOUSING • www.amestile.com

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION / ENERGY • www.vermilionenergy.com

COMMERCIAL, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL • www.scottbuilders.com


Head office: BURNABY, BCEmployees: 200 • Openings: Now: 4 / 2016: 15Times on Cdn list: 2016

Head office: MISSISSAUGA, ONEmployees: 218 • Openings: Now: 3 / 2016: 6Times on Cdn list: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: EDMONTON, ABEmployees: 78 • Openings: Now: 0 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016

Head office: KAMLOOPS, BCEmployees: 398 • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and six more

Head office: OTTAWA, ONEmployees: 69 • Openings: Now: 2 / 2016: 9Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016

Head office: BURNABY, BCEmployees: 128 • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and four more

Corporate Giving. Since 2007, Eagle has partnered with the United Way to run a very successful payroll campaign with a current participationrate of 96%! Eagle matches employee donations dollar for dollar.

New Hire Welcome with President. To welcome new employees, the president and VP HR take groups of three new hires to lunch, wherethe president talks about his experience with Beedie, shares his perspective on the business and reflects on who they are as a company.

Scavenging for Information. Lakeside Controls holds an annual scavenger hunt for new hires, who are required to collectcompany information by asking questions of tenured employees. The employee who completes all the required tasks thequickest receives a $250 gift card. All runners-up receive a Starbucks gift card.

Family Christmas. Capital Engineering purchases and wraps gifts for all employees’ children who are 17 or younger. These gifts are placedunder the office Christmas tree and employees are encouraged to have their family stop by the office to pick up their gifts.

Noon Hour for Mental Health. Urban Systems showed its concern for total employee wellness by arranging noon-hour ses-sions with a representative from the Canadian Mental Health Association. Topics addressed included commonmental healthissues, signs and symptoms, community and online resources, and tips.

Stretching for the Beach. At the beginning of each fiscal year, a revenue target is set by Veritaaq’s executives, along with a stretch target. Ifthe stretch target is reached, the entire company is taken on a corporate retreat somewhere warm and with a beach.

Paying It Forward. Employees who have gone "Above and Beyond" are recognized at monthly staff meetings. Their names areentered into a draw and four employees are given two gift cards each – one to keep and one to give away to a customer. The goalof the program is to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and “oneness” between management, employees and customers alike.

Parenting Workshop. Vermilion Energy has partnered with Wood’s Homes, a children’s mental health centre in Calgary. As partof this partnership, the firm hosted a parenting workshop for Vermilion staff facilitated by a Wood’s Homes clinician. The work-shop material was also published on Vermilion's intranet for those unable to participate due to their location.

Epic Employee Forum. Last year, Capco took all 800 North American employees to Puerto Rico for a three-day employee forum. Theintention was to provide people with the opportunity to recharge, celebrate their success, connect with one another and think about thefuture of Capco and where they want to go as a company.

Not Just Your Average Shack. Scott Builders knows it can’t control the weather or the fact that its staff need to work outside in all weatherconditions, but the firm can provide a great space for them to warm up. Dissatisfied with the job shacks available for rent, the companydecided to build its own and fill them with the creature comforts their staff appreciate.

Head office: CALGARY, ABEmployees: 254 • Openings: Now: 5 / 2016: 4Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: RED DEER, ABEmployees: 251 • Openings: Now: 4 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 158 • Openings: Now: 10 / 2016: 25Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / CONSULTING – MANAGEMENT • www.capco.com

True North Automation

Ariad Communications

IndustryBuilt Software

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES / ENGINEERING • www.truenorthautomation.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / ADVERTISING AND MARKETING • www.ariad.ca

Head office: CALGARY, ABEmployees: 85 • Openings: Now: 15 / 2016: 20Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2016

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 115 • Openings: Now: 3 / 2016: 6Times on Cdn list: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Fun Underground. True North Automation’s underground parking area is put to good use: the company has set aside space whereemployees can take part in team-building events, archery, pellet gun practice and foosball.

Interactive Seating Map. On the first day of work, new hires have their picture taken for the company's interactive seat map.Typing in a name immediately brings up the person’s picture, where they sit and fun, quirky information like “celebrity crush,”“childhood talent” or “theme song.”

Ask Anything. To encourage open dialogue about anything and everything at IndustryBuilt, the company branded an “Ask Anything” portalwhere employees ask anonymous questions on any topic they are interested in. Each “question and response“ is shared with the entirecompany at a weekly scrum.

Head office: MISSISSAUGA, ONEmployees: 96 • Openings: Now: 2 / 2016: 0Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016

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Keep doing what you’re doing.

Growing things. Making room to break the rules. Solving problems.Winning people’s hearts. Getting people excited. Having tons of integrity.Having lots of humanity, always. Being cool about failing, occasionally.Not taking yourselves too seriously. Being of generous spirit. Surprisingyour teammates. Working horizontally. Collaborating, unconditionally.Valuing agility. Looking after our culture. Learning to be diagonal thinkers.Being for the possible, not the problem. Being leaders, not just managers.Working outside of your habits. Searching for breakthrough moments.Finding inspiration everywhere. Remembering that equality is importantfor us. Believing that incremental change is �ne, if you’re a glacier. Beingentrepreneurial. Sharing ideas. Knowing that change is the only constant.

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BestWorkplaces 2016



Kiewit CONSTRUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE / CONTRACTING • www.kiewit.comHead office: OAKVILLE, ON • Employees: 21,700 (2,870 Can) • Openings: Now: 23 / 2016: 125Times on Cdn list: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Nobody Gets Hurt. At Kiewit, safety is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone is authorized – and expected– to speak up if they have a safety concern. Tools and practices to empower employees include safetytraining, Craft Voice in Safety teams, observation programs and job hazard analyses.

TJX Canada RETAIL / SPECIALTY • www.tjxcanada.caHead office: MISSISSAUGA, ON • Employees: 198,000 (19,186 Can)Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NA • Times on Cdn list: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Personal Thanks. Each year, the president at TJX Canada sends 200 to 300 personal hand-written notes to associates he’s heard good news about. It could be a promotion or specialachievement – anything that deserves recognition.

Cactus Restaurants Ltd. HOSPITALITY / FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE • www.cactusclubcafe.comHead office: VANCOUVER, BC • Employees: (3,344 Can) • Openings: Now: 154 / 2016: 500Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Find Your Replacement. Cactus Restaurants’ “replace yourself” culture inspires employees todevelop themselves into a promotion. To support this, employees are encouraged to helpdevelop peers who they believe can take over their current job.

Admiral Insurance FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / AUTO INSURANCE • www.joinadmiral.caHead office: HALIFAX, NS • Employees: 8,003 (452 Can) • Openings: Now: 50 / 2016: 30Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016Also ranked in: Europe, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

Don’t Be Shy, Ask Why?Managers – sometimes dressed in a superhero costume emblazonedwith “Don’t be shy, ask why?”– promote an intranet tool and encourage staff to questionbureaucratic hurdles. The initiative has led to several program and process improvements.

3M Canada MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION • www.3m.caHead office: LONDON, ON • Employees: 90,899 (1,798 Can) • Openings: Now: 5 / 2016: 20Times on Cdn list: 2016Also ranked in: Brazil, Ireland, Latin America, Portugal, Venezuela

Rewarding Volunteerism. 3M presents an Employee Volunteer Award to honour 10 outstandingemployees or retirees who volunteer in their communities. Winners receive a $1000 gift donationfrom the company for the not-for-profit organization of their choice.

Randstad Canada PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / STAFFING & RECRUITMENT • www.randstad.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 28,700 (749 Can) • Openings: Now: 26 / 2016: 97Times on Cdn list: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Spain

VP Hiring Panels. Randstad Canada panel interviews include three VPs and aredesigned to validate fit and clarity in hiring decisions. Each VP is given one “veto”per year, which can be used to override the panel’s decision if necessary.

EY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • www.ey.comHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 212,000 (4,679 Can) • Openings: Now: 200 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, United States

TAG, You’re It! EY Tactical Applications Group (TAG) members whoreceive a peer-recognition award or on-the-spot recognition receivetwo “TAG, You’re It” cards to give to other deserving teammembers.

Scotiabank FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE • www.scotiabank.comHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 89,214 (37,210 Can) • Openings: Now: 1,578 / 2016: +Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico and three more

Scotia Pride. To celebrate PRIDE last June, Scotiabank wrapped five branches with therainbow flag, launched a customer-facing inclusion campaign and held an event for high-net-worth LGBT customers. A new external web page talks about pride.

BMO Financial Group FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / BANKING/CREDIT SERVICES • www.bmo.comHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 46,879 (30,647 Can) • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016Also ranked in: NA

Supporting Loved Ones with Dementia. BMO offers a unique and innovative program to helpemployees who are caring for a family member with dementia. Offered at no cost to employees,this program gives them hands-on caregiver skills training, education and emotional support.

Morningstar Canada FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / INVESTMENTS • www.morningstar.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 3,804 (123 Can) • Openings: Now: 3 / 2016: 10Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Extra Long Weekends.Morningstar offers unlimited paid vacation and many people like to take anextra day over the summer long weekends. Now, instead of having to ask for the extra day off, it is aninstitutionalized policy for the four statutory long weekends between May and September.

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Trico Homes Inc.

Capri Insurance

LMI Technologies Inc.

JMP Engineering Inc.

Worldlynx Wireless

NEI Investments

Simply Green Home Services Inc.

T4G Limited

O2E Brands (parent of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING AND AUDITING • www.fullerllp.com

CONSTRUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE / HOUSING • www.tricohomes.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / GENERAL INSURANCE • www.capri.ca

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION / ELECTRICAL AND OPTICAL EQUIPMENT • www.lmi3d.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / CONSULTING ENGINEERING • www.jmpeng.com

TELECOMMUNCIATIONS • www.worldlynx.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / INVESTMENTS • www.neiinvestments.com

RETAIL / HOME IMPROVEMENT • www.mysimplygreen.com

HOME SERVICES • www.o2ebrands.com

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 90 • Openings: Now: 5 / 2016: 8Times on Cdn list: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011 and five more

Head office: CALGARY, ABEmployees: 119 • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and five more

Head office: KELOWNA, BCEmployees: 276 • Openings: Now: 4 / 2016: 12Times on Cdn list: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016

Head office: DELTA, BCEmployees: 124 • Openings: Now: 16 / 2016: 15Times on Cdn list: 2016

Head office: LONDON, ONEmployees: 83 • Openings: Now: 6 / 2016: 15Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 386 • Openings: Now: 42 / 2016: 216Times on Cdn list: 2016

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 100 • Openings: Now: 2 / 2016: 2Times on Cdn list: 2016

Camaraderie Lunches. Throughout the year, partners take various staff members to lunch. This is designed to connectpeople who may not interact on a day-to-day basis. The lunches are very casual, allowing it to be about getting to knoweach other rather than all about work.

PEAK Home Ownership Program. To bring home ownership into reach for hard-working, middle-income Calgar-ians, Trico Homes has created the PEAK Home Ownership Program. PEAK is a down payment assistance programdesigned to help middle income individuals and families purchase a home.

Bright Ideas. After review by a committee, the employee-submitted ideas deemed most likely to improve work programs or processesare funded, resourced and implemented. The originator of this idea is rewarded with a day off, cash or a gift certificate. At the end ofthe year, the top idea wins a grand prize.

Weekly Catered Lunch. At LMI Technologies, staff enjoy a catered buffet lunch every Tuesday. This allows everyone to gather in thelunchroom for a nice meal and it promotes a spirit of camaraderie among all staff.

Love It or Loathe It. During performance reviews, employees at JMP Engineering complete a Love/Loathe list, which gives them theopportunity to openly and honestly communicate the parts of their job that they love, and the parts that they don’t.

RandomWeird Spontaneous Fun. Since one of their core values is to create a fun and inspiring environment, Worldlynxsupports a variety of fun events like dodge ball games, spontaneous dance parties in the foyer and the CEO handing outice cream from a trolley one hot summer afternoon.

Weekly One-on-Ones.Managers and employees have one-on-one meetings on a weekly basis to ask questions, provide feedback andgive status updates on their progress against the company’s strategic objectives. These meetings do not have to be formal and employ-ees or managers choose the best time and place.

Make a Game of It. To help foster fun and competition, Simply Green Home Services uses Fantasy Sales Team to monitor, track and addgame-ification to their competitions and bonuses. This system allows employees to form teams and compete with other individuals ordepartments on job-related metrics, similar to Fantasy Football.

Family Winter Weekend. To show appreciation for their people, each year T4G treats employees and their families to a Family WinterWeekend at a local ski resort, with a banquet dinner, activities for children and even a spa.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race. At 02E Brands they have a “slow to hire” philosophy because finding the right people is critical to theirculture. They don’t set specific timelines or prescribe a date that an open position has to be filled. Their first interviews are usually in agroup, where they invite a group of applicants to meet with the hiring manager and HR.

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 70 • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016

Head office: VANCOUVER, BCEmployees: 232 • Openings: Now: 40 / 2016: 180Times on Cdn list: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016

Head office: TORONTO, ONEmployees: 260 • Openings: Now: 20 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and four more

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / IT CONSULTING • www.t4g.com

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Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. BIOTECHNOLOGY & PHARMACEUTICALS / PHARMACEUTICALS • www.astellas.caHead office: MARKHAM, ON • Employees: 17,113 (130 Can) • Openings: Now: 7 / 2016: 6Times on Cdn list: 2016Also ranked in: Brazil, Portugal, Spain

iPlaud. An iPlaud is a thank you card that includes a $10 gift certificate for either Starbucksor Tim Horton’s. Each employee may give up to five iPlauds per year. Last year, 48% of thecompany’s employees received an iPlaud.

Softchoice INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / IT CONSULTING • www.softchoice.comHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 1,377 (914 Can) • Openings: Now: 150 / 2016: 700Times on Cdn list: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Employee-Led Philanthropy. A board of 14 employee volunteers lead philanthropic initiativesat Softchoice. Board members participate in a two-week volunteer project abroad funded bySoftchoice, and change every 18 months, encouraging staff to get involved.

Maxus Canada ADVERTISING / MARKETING / MEDIA • www.maxusglobal.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 2,700 (75 Can) • Openings: Now: 6 / 2016: 10Times on Cdn list: 2016Also ranked in: Asia, Australia

Fitbit for All Employees.Maxus Canada made a commitment to step up their health and wellnessprogram, so all employees are equipped with a Fitbit Charge HR. This is the newest addition to the Fitbitfamily and employees are empowered to support each other to lead healthier and more active lives.

Intuit Canada INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE • www.intuit.caHead office: MISSISSAUGA, ON • Employees: 8,721 (NA Can) • Openings: Now: 25 / 2016: 100Times on Cdn list: 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Australia, India, United Kingdom, United States

Carbon Neutral. This year, Intuit achieved worldwide carbon neutrality – a milestone in the firm’ssustainability goal to reduce its overall carbon footprint 20% by 2020. As part of this achievement, Intuitprovided free charging stations for employees who drive electric cars.

VW Credit Canada, Inc. FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE • www.vwfinance.caHead office: ST. LAURENT, QC • Employees: 15,148 (125 Can) • Openings: Now: 4 / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Vehicle Sneak Preview. To celebrate the launch of the new VW Golf Sportswagon, employees at VWCredit Canada were able to reserve the use of the new car for an evening – even before it was officiallylaunched in Canada – so employees got to drive it first.

Adecco PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / STAFFING & RECRUITMENT • www.adecco.caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 32,000 (385 Can) • Openings: Now: 10 / 2016: 25Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2016Also ranked in: Belgium, Denmark, Europe, Italy, Luxembourg and five more

What is Your Dream? Approximately 10% of Adecco employees get promoted each year, whileanother 25% advance their careers laterally. Other staff are presented with the “What is YourDream?” exercise, which helps them determine the skills they need to succeed.

Connect Hearing HEALTH CARE / MEDICAL SALES/DISTRIBUTION • www.connecthearing.ca

Head office: VICTORIA, BC • Employees: 11,000 (392 Can) • Openings: Now: 12 / 2016: 3Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016Also ranked in: NA

Compassionate Care Fund. Funded by a minimal payroll deduction, and matched by Connectdollar for dollar, this program is available for employees and their families in times of need. Anemployee committee and CEO determine eligibility.

H&M RETAIL • www.hm.com/caHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 148,000 (2,554 Can) • Openings: Now: 40 / 2016: 1,300Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016Also ranked in: Austria, China, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Turkey

Post Cards to Home Store. H&M encourages its staff to support new storeopenings across the country, an exercise that can see employees spend weeksaway from their home store. Employees send postcards back to their home store.

LoyaltyOne PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / ADVERTISING AND MARKETING • www.loyalty.comHead office: TORONTO, ON • Employees: 1,333 (1,224 Can) • Openings: Now: NA / 2016: NATimes on Cdn list: 2016Also ranked in: NA

Around the World Challenge. Recently, LoyaltyOne challenged associates (and their socialnetworks) to share a photo in 30 countries within 30 days. In exchange, LoyaltyOne woulddonate $30,000 to charities across Canada. Last year, the team did it in 20 days!

Smith & Nephew BIOTECHNOLOGY & PHARMACEUTICALS • www.smith-nephew.comHead office: MISSISSUAGA, ON • Employees: 14,000 (86 Can) • Openings: Now: 4 / 2016: 2Times on Cdn list: 2016Also ranked in: Italy, Spain

Respect and Camaraderie. Smith & Nephew encourages peer support. If an employee needs time off forhealth and/or other personal reasons, fellow teammembers step in and manage the work load, therebyallowing the affected person to fully recover.

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