Ranking
Canada's Best Employers 2026
Based on a survey of over 37,000 employees, Canada’s Best Employers were awarded for the eleventh time in cooperation with Forbes. The awarded companies are leading in areas such as salary, working conditions, professional growth, and other aspects essential for making a great workplace.
- Based on a clear and detailed methodology
- Segmented by industry
- Created in partnership with Forbes
1,300
1,300
companies evaluated
37,000
37,000
employees surveyed
300
300
companies awarded
Ranking Details
Canada's Best Employers 2026
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Total companies:
0 companies
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Project Details
About the project
Now in its eleventh edition, the Canada's Best Employers 2026 ranking was created with the goal of providing recognition for companies who are creating great workplaces. Using feedback gathered from surveys of over 37,000 employees across the nation along with research into numerous sources (industry associations, trade journals, economic research institutes, etc.), a comprehensive evaluation of the best companies to work for in Canada was created.
To be considered for the ranking, companies had to have at least 500 employees. Out of the 1300 organizations evaluated, the final list recognizes the top 300 employers in Canada, ranked according to our scoring model and grouped into 25 industries.
Scoring
Identifying Canada’s top employers
To identify Canada’s best employers, a scoring model combining several assessment dimensions with different weightings was used. Data from the previous three years was considered, with a heavier weight put on more recent data.
Direct score
The direct score was given the heaviest weighting. On a scale of 0 to 10, respondents indicated how likely they were to recommend their own employer to friends or family – with 0 being the least likely and 10 highly likely to recommend.
Indirect score
Respondents indicated the industry they work in. Based on this, each respondent was shown a selection of employers active in the given sector. Respondents could then voluntarily recommend or advise against employers from the list.
METHODOLOGY
How we work
Learn about our general approach to creating employer rankings. Further details about how the ranking was created can be found in the Canada's Best Employers 2026 methodology.
01 Concept
For our employment projects, we evaluate and rank the world’s leading employers, highlighting organizations that excel in fostering positive work environments and sustainable growth. Our rankings help job seekers make informed career choices while providing companies with a benchmark to assess their standing in the global job market.
02 Data Collection
For data collection, our team of analysts creates detailed online questionnaires that ask survey participants about work-related topics. By working with leading online access panels worldwide, suitable participants are identified and surveyed independently of potentially awarded employer brands. Survey responses are then checked for quality and validity (interview length, variances, inconsistencies) and sorted accordingly.
03 Evaluation
To evaluate the data, we apply a scoring model that combines direct feedback on the participants’ own employers with indirect feedback on other employers within their professional fields.
04 Quality Assurance
For each potential award-winning employer, company information is researched and eligibility for the list is confirmed. This step serves as quality assurance and is presented as information in the publication.
Partnership
Our media partner
Forbes Media is a global media, branding and technology company, with a focus on news and information concerning business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles. The company publishes Forbes, Forbes Asia, and Forbes Europe magazines as well as online at Forbes.com.
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