Montreal's Top Employers (2026) Magazine - Magazine - Page 25
MONTRÉAL’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2026)
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10,360
job applications received
last year
$
1,000
mental health
practitioner benefit
$
1,200
maximum matching donation
per employee
$
103,000
invested in training
at head office
in Operation Sac à Dos, where
he helped fill backpacks with
school supplies for children in the
Greater Montréal area.
“It was a meaningful experience that allowed me to connect
with colleagues I don’t usually
Gildan Activewear prioritizes employee development through a blended approach of formal learning and
hands-on experience.
work with while contributing to
the community and supporting
families in need,” says Meerson. “I
believe it’s important to give back,
especially knowing that circumstances can change
quickly and anyone can face
difficult times.”
Ferguson says volunteering at
Gildan is driven through a combination of both global initiatives
and locally-led activities, ranging
from community partnerships and
fundraising efforts to hands-on
gildancorp.com/careers/
volunteer events.
“Giving back is part of who we
are at Gildan,” says Ferguson.
“Volunteering strengthens our
connection to the communities
where we operate and reinforces
our purpose as an organization.”
