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CANADA’S TOP EMPLOYERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (2025)
A supportive environment energizes employees at ABB
A
graduate in electrical
engineering, Samy
Hubbi had options in
terms of the type of
work he would take
on. Before he joined ABB Canada,
he knew he wanted to work with
a big company with values that
aligned with his own, and he was
looking for a rotational program.
ABB’s culture and leading
Discovery rotational program
were the answer.
“I didn’t know if I wanted to
start in sales, operations or pure
engineering,” says Hubbi, now
an electrical designer. “But after
18 months in the ABB Discovery
program, the rotations allowed me
to find what I wanted to do.”
Our commitment to
sustainability appeals
to prospective talent,
especially the younger
generations. We provide
tools and resources to
empower them to make
a difference.
— Katie Bessette
Country Human Resources
Manager
Headquartered in Montréal,
ABB Canada is a technology
leader in electrification and
automation, enabling a more
sustainable and resource-efficient
future. The company helps industries by creating solutions, systems
and services that increase energy
efficiency and reliability for industrial, utility and infrastructure
customers across Canada.
ABB Canada empowers young talent to thrive.
“Our commitment to sustainability appeals to prospective
talent, especially the younger
generations,” says Katie Bessette,
country human resources
manager. “We provide tools and
resources to empower them to
make a difference.”
Each year, ABB surveys employees to find out what is working
well and where there is room to do
better. Armed with this information, the company has improved
benefits and vacation packages
and added policies and programs
to ensure the work environment is
inclusive.
“It’s a competitive environment
to attract talent and retain quality
employees, and ABB has been
working to ensure we remain a
top employer,” says Bessette. “We
are happy that 83 per cent of our
first Discovery program cohort are
with us after three years.”
To this end, employees have access to various development platforms. And one of the company’s
strengths is transparency. Almost
99 per cent of open positions are
posted on an internal portal for
employees who may wish to apply.
Each year, employees work
with their managers to map
out or review a career path and
identify next steps. Bessette says
these could include coaching
or mentorship opportunities, a
cross-functional experience, a
course or a new project.
Since joining ABB, Hubbi has
received mentorship from his
managers. The first rotation set
the tone for a positive and inclusive experience.
“I didn’t feel shy to reach out
for support,” he says. “The team
was multicultural, friendly and
helpful. They never made me feel
I was taking up their time with
questions.” Employees in the
current rotations of the Discovery
program experience a buddy
system and Hubbi is proud to be
