Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025) Magazine - Flipbook - Page 29
CANADA’S TOP EMPLOYERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (2025)
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Orientation and
onboarding program
Leadership development
programs
Paid internships and co-op
terms for students
A group of articling students at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto.
on-site and online – on company
time – for a variety of topics such
as communication skills, client
service and technical skills. Blakes
also provides young employees
with opportunities to meet many
people within the organization. In
Toronto, Blakes hosts a New Hire
Social every quarter to help new
recruits form bonds with their
ambassadors and peers in other
business services departments.
“Our benefits start on day one,”
Panza adds. That includes access
to mental health services and a
wellness subsidy. Eligibility for
longer-term benefits, including
maternity and parental leave topup benefits, starts after a year.
From the day new hires walk in
the door, “we like to treat them
as a welcome addition to the
team and to the firm,” Panza says.
“Our mentors provide coaching,
meaningful work and feedback.
To help them learn and develop
and want to stay, it takes time and
commitment. It takes effort.”
Where great people and
great work come together.
Proud to be named one of Canada’s Top Employers
for Young People for the 昀椀fth year.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | blakes.com
