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ATLANTIC CANADA’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2026)
Methodology
How this year’s winners were chosen
A
tlantic Canada’s population has
mostly stabilized after a postpandemic boom. But years of
heightened interprovincial migration
and immigration has seen employers
tapping into a younger, more diverse talent pool.
As the economy continues to evolve — with
expanding demand in health care, construction,
skilled trades and tech, alongside significant
infrastructure projects, employers in Atlantic
Canada will need strong benefits and financial
incentives to meet the needs of a shifting
workforce.
Any employer with its head office or principal
place of business in New Brunswick, P.E.I., Nova
Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador may apply
for the Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers
competition.
To determine competition winners, employers
are compared to organizations in similar
industries and of similar size. Employers are
evaluated on eight selection criteria, which are: (1)
Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3)
Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation &
Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6)
Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills
Development; and (8) Community Involvement.
While the underlying criteria have remained
consistent since the project’s inception, areas of
review have expanded and evolved with the
advent of new programs and policies. Examples
include hybrid and remote work options, health
and wellness initiatives, and
training and development
opportunities.
Now in its 17th year,
Atlantic Canada’s Top
Employers (2026) are
prioritizing employee
well-being through strong
benefits and a commitment
to work-life balance.
Detailed reasons for
selection can be found by
clicking the names of each
winner in the list of winners above.
– Krista Robinson
