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CANADA’S TOP EMPLOYERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (2026)
At Hatch, early careers grow without limits
W
hen Sarah Tlais
walked into
her university
classroom in
Montréal, she
had no idea her future was about
to take off. A professor saw her
potential and connected her with
Hatch Ltd. — a global leader in
engineering and project delivery.
That single introduction changed
everything.
Graduates are not only
included in projects,
they are also heard,
valued and given
the tools to make
an impact. We are
committed to helping
them grow into future
leaders.
— Stephanie Cera Amenta
Global Head Campus
Talent Acquisition
Recent grads like Sarah Tlais (center) are encouraged to connect and learn from senior leaders across Hatch.
Within weeks, Tlais was interviewing at Hatch’s Montréal office.
By June 2023, she was an intern.
Two weeks later? She was on a
construction site, applying her
knowledge in real time.
“I had never experienced
anything like it,” Tlais says. “I was
so grateful for the chance to share
what I’d learned and gain handson experience.”
Fast forward five months later,
and Tlais transitioned seamlessly
into a full-time role. By October
2024, she was promoted to health
and safety coordinator. Along
the way, Tlais completed an
assignment for her master’s degree
— a safety audit program she
field-tested at Hatch sites.
Stephanie Cera Amenta, global
head of campus talent acquisition,
explains why Hatch invests in
early-career professionals. “We see
students and new graduates as the
future of our industry,” she says.
“We don’t just hire graduates; we
invest in their futures. Through
mentorship, hands-on experience,
and global opportunities, we
empower early-career professionals to accelerate their careers and
become leaders in their fields.”
With 75 offices worldwide and
close to 10,000 professionals
driving projects in metals, energy
and infrastructure, Hatch is more
than an engineering firm: it’s
a launchpad for careers. From
engineering and sustainability to
digital innovation and community engagement, Hatch offers
meaningful work across diverse
disciplines.
Cera Amenta emphasizes that
Hatch is committed to hiring
the best and brightest talent.
The company has built strong
relationships with universities
across Canada, collaborating with
faculty and university advisory
boards to help shape curriculum
and ensure graduates are industry
ready. Her team partners with
universities and actively participates in case competitions and
career fairs. Hatch also leverages
a network of student and new
grad ambassadors to strengthen
campus connections.
“Once on board, new recruits
enter an environment designed for
growth, where individuals from
diverse educational backgrounds
can thrive,” Cera Amenta says.
“Hatch’s flat, connected structure
enables employees to reach out
to anyone in the organization —
from senior leaders to subject matter experts — fostering a culture
of collaboration, mentorship, and
continuous development.”
Tlais, originally from Lebanon,
knows how rare that is. In
previous roles, rigid hierarchies
put constraints on her growth. At
Hatch, she found the freedom to
