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MONTRÉAL’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2025)
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How Montréal’s trailblazing employers are shaping the future of work
Community investment, skills training and inclusive cultures keep employees engaged and companies growing
M
ontréal is a city known for its
rich history, diversity and
creative energy — and its
workplaces are no different.
For 20 years, the Montréal’s Top Employers
(2025) competition has celebrated
companies that go above and beyond for
their workers.
This prestigious competition is
organized by the editors of Canada’s Top
100 Employers, a national competition
that recognizes the most dynamic and
progressive workplaces in the country.
This year, 75 organizations have been
recognized for their outstanding
commitment to their employees, up from
70 last year, proving that Montréal
continues to stand out as an exceptional
place to work and live.
“The essence of the project is to have
organizations compete on things that
make them better,” says Richard Yerema,
executive editor at Canada’s Top 100
Employers. “By entering the competition,
companies address these things directly in
a formal way.”
This year’s honorees include a mix of
first-time winners and long-time awardees.
Canadian grocer Metro Inc. was
recognized for the first time this year for
its commitment to employee well-being
and community investment.
“We’re extremely grateful for this
recognition,” says Geneviève Bich,
vice-president of human resources at
Metro. “It’s a great source of pride for us.
At Metro, we really value our team and to
win this award means we really have the
best team.”
For long-time winners such as Air
Canada, which has earned a spot on the
list for more than a decade, winning this
award is part of an ongoing commitment
to a positive workplace.
“This demonstrates the continuous
effort we’re putting into building an
engaging and inclusive work environment,” says Pina Guercio, vice-president,
global human resources at Air Canada.
“Our entrepreneurial mindset has helped
advance a true culture of appreciation and
belonging. I think winning this award
affirms our commitment to our people.”
As the nature of work evolves, employee
preferences follow suit. Today’s workforce
values flexibility, work-life balance and
benefits tailored to diverse lifestyles.
“Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all
health plan,” says Yerema. “Aspects of
benefit programs or health benefits plans
are much more flexible, much more
accommodating to all types of lifestyles
and different arrangements that people
live in.”
As the competition looks to the next two
decades, it’s clear that companies that put
their people first come out ahead.
Whether it’s through comprehensive
benefits, training programs or community
engagement, Montréal’s Top Employers
(2025) are setting the standard for
excellence.
This story was created by Content Works,
Postmedia’s commercial content division, on
behalf of Montréal’s Top Employers (2025).
