Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026) Magazine - Magazine - Page 15
HDR
q Toronto-based architectural and engineering firm HDR, Inc.
recently improved its ‘OneCanada’ mentoring program to
provide opportunities for early-career employees to grow
through individually-tailored development plans, events
and mentorship.
Methodology
S
ince 2002, Canada’s Top Employers for
Young People has endeavored to recognize
organizations nationwide offering the
best programs and policies for
young people starting out in their
careers. Recognizing today’s unique challenges, many employers selected for this
year’s competition have increased their
investment in specialized training and
certifications, easing the barrier of entry
to many industries. Others have developed
formalized training programs that strengthen
soft and transferable skills while supporting
early career exploration, equipping young
people for success at their organization
and beyond.
Organizations are evaluated by editors of
Canada’s Top 100 Employers based on
programs they have to attract and retain
younger workers. Key benefits include
tuition assistance, the availability of co-op or
work-study programs, mentorship and training
programs. The editors also review each employer for career development initiatives that
can assist young people in advancement and
determining their career paths.
Any employer that has its head office or principal place of business in Canada may apply
for this competition through the Canada’s Top
100 Employers application process. Organizations of any size may participate,
whether private or public
sector. Employers complete
a single application for
the national, regional, and
special-interest competitions, including Canada’s
Top Employers for Young
People.
– Krista Robinson
