Canada’s top employers for young people in 2026 have been revealed

Looking for a more rewarding career? The annual roundup of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People is out, and these spots are worth taking into consideration.

Organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition, Mediacorp Canada Inc., released the list of Canadian companies recognized for supporting their youngest workers on Tuesday.

Next generation of workers

Winners are selected by the Mediacorp team and chosen based on the quality and depth of their recruitment, training, mentorship, and career management programs. “These include initiatives such as tuition assistance, co-op and work-study placements, structured mentoring, and bonuses for completing professional or trade certifications,” shares the team. “The competition is open to any employer, public or private sector, with its head office or principal place of business in Canada.”

Employers across the country are starting to realize how important it is to support young employees in order to strengthen organizational resilience and help the country “adapt to a rapidly changing economic landscape.”

The companies and organizations listed in the roundup have jumped into action, reshaping their own business models and workplace culture while also developing the next generation of talent.

“At a time when Canada faces fundamental challenges to its economic model, how effectively we develop the next generation will help determine whether the country succeeds,” says Kristina Leung, managing editor at Mediacorp.

“It’s essential for employers to harness their perspectives and unique skills to create resilience not only within their own organizations but across the economy as a whole.”

Not only are these employers seeing the importance of providing confidence-building, structured onboarding, and early-career support to their young employees, but they’re also understanding the need for support outside of just work.

Per Mediacorp, some of these employers offer mentorship programs and have also expanded social activities, along with employee resource groups for young professionals, creating supportive spaces for connection, discussion, and knowledge-sharing.

“Post-pandemic, and having grown up in a largely virtual world, many young people have had fewer opportunities to develop informal communication skills and other workplace conventions, which can make a challenging labour market even more daunting,” says Cypress Weston, assistant editor at Mediacorp.

“Through initiatives such as structured career coaching — where employers set aside dedicated time to explore career paths and support professional goals — this year’s winners are building long-term engagement while helping young people identify opportunities, gain confidence, and progress more quickly.”

Now, let’s get to the winners. A number of Canadian employers, big and small, made the annual list and here are a few notable winners:

• Air Canada
• BC Hydro
• BDO Canada LLP
• Calgary, City of
• Capital One Canada
• CIBC
• Citi Canada
• Department of Finance Canada
• EPCOR Utilities Inc.
• EY
• Groupe Dynamite
• Hatch Ltd.
• Hydro Ottawa
• Klick Health
• Labatt Breweries of Canada
• Nestlé Canada Inc.
• Siemens Canada Limited
• York Regional Police

The full list of winners can be found online on the official Canada’s Top 100 site.

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