Last Updated On 22 January 2026, 9:40 AM EST (Toronto Time)
Canada’s job market is entering 2026 with two forces pulling at the same time: more professionals are preparing to move, while employers are being judged on far more than salary alone.
A Robert Half Canada survey found that 33% of employed Canadian professionals planned to look for a new job in the first half of 2026, up from 26% in July 2025.
In a high-mobility year, a list like Forbes’ Canada’s Best Employers 2026 becomes less of a curiosity and more of a map:
which organizations are winning the trust of employees right now, which ones are offering flexibility and development, and which sectors are delivering the combination of stability and growth Canadians are actively seeking.
For 2026, Forbes’ ranking is built on feedback from more than 37,000 Canada-based employees at organizations with at least 500 employees in Canada, and it blends current survey responses with historical survey data from the prior three years (with more recent responses weighted more heavily).
Below are the top 10 employers in Canada for 2026 as well as for all the provinces and links to their career pages if you would like to explore if any of these employers are currently hiring.
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Top 10 Employers In Canada For 2026
| Canada rank | Employer | Industry | Headquarters | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Université Laval | Education | Québec, QC | Emplois (Ressources humaines Université Laval) |
| 2 | McMillan | Professional Services | Ottawa, ON | Careers (McMillan LLP) |
| 3 | Université de Sherbrooke | Education | Sherbrooke, QC | Emplois (Université de Sherbrooke) |
| 4 | Parks Canada | Government Services | Gatineau, QC | Jobs (Parks Canada) |
| 5 | Concordia University | Education | Montreal, QC | Jobs (Concordia University) |
| 6 | Canadian Institute for Health Information | Medical Equipment & Services | Ottawa, ON | Careers (CIHI) |
| 7 | BC Hydro | Utilities | Vancouver, BC | Careers (BC Hydro) |
| 8 | Bank of Canada | Government Services | Ottawa, ON | Careers (Bank of Canada) |
| 9 | Canadian Blood Services | Healthcare & Social Services | Ottawa, ON | Career opportunities (Canadian Blood Services) |
| 10 | CSA Group | Professional Services | Toronto, ON | Careers (CSA Group) |
Top 10 Employers in Ontario For 2026
| Ontario rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McMillan | 2 | Professional Services | Ottawa, ON | Careers (McMillan LLP) |
| 2 | Canadian Institute for Health Information | 6 | Medical Equipment & Services | Ottawa, ON | Careers (CIHI) |
| 3 | Bank of Canada | 8 | Government Services | Ottawa, ON | Careers (Bank of Canada) |
| 4 | Canadian Blood Services | 9 | Healthcare & Social Services | Ottawa, ON | Careers (Canadian Blood Services) |
| 5 | CSA Group | 10 | Professional Services | Toronto, ON | Careers (CSA Group) |
| 6 | City of London | 13 | Government Services | London, ON | Careers (City of London) |
| 7 | Toronto Metropolitan University | 14 | Education | Toronto, ON | Jobs (TMU) |
| 8 | OpenText | 15 | IT Software & Services | Waterloo, ON | Careers (OpenText) |
| 9 | National Research Council Canada | 19 | Government Services | Ottawa, ON | Careers (NRC Canada) |
| 10 | Raymond James Financial | 23 | Banking & Financial Services | Toronto, ON | Careers (Raymond James Ltd.) |
Top 10 Employers in Quebec For 2026
| Quebec rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Université Laval | 1 | Education | Québec, QC | Emplois (Université Laval RH) |
| 2 | Université de Sherbrooke | 3 | Education | Sherbrooke, QC | Emplois (Université de Sherbrooke) |
| 3 | Parks Canada | 4 | Government Services | Gatineau, QC | Jobs (Parks Canada) |
| 4 | Concordia University | 5 | Education | Montreal, QC | Jobs (Concordia University) |
| 5 | Canadian Heritage | 11 | Government Services | Gatineau, QC | GC Jobs (Government of Canada) |
| 6 | Hydro-Québec | 12 | Utilities | Montreal, QC | Carrières (Hydro-Québec) |
| 7 | iA Financial Group | 32 | Insurance | Québec, QC | Jobs (iA Financial Group) |
| 8 | Desjardins | 37 | Banking & Financial Services | Lévis, QC | Careers (Desjardins) |
| 9 | Elections Canada | 39 | Government Services | Gatineau, QC | Employment (Elections Canada) |
| 10 | CIMA+ | 65 | Professional Services | Laval, QC | Careers (CIMA+) |
Top Employers in British Columbia For 2026
| BC rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BC Hydro | 7 | Utilities | Vancouver, BC | Careers (BC Hydro) |
| 2 | BCIT | 25 | Education | Burnaby, BC | Careers (BCIT) |
| 3 | TransLink | 30 | Transportation | New Westminster, BC | Careers (TransLink) |
| 4 | BCAA | 31 | Insurance | Burnaby, BC | Careers (BCAA) |
| 5 | University of the Fraser Valley | 62 | Education | Abbotsford, BC | Careers (UFV) |
| 6 | Lululemon Athletica | 70 | Apparel | Vancouver, BC | Careers (lululemon) |
| 7 | Hootsuite | 80 | IT Software | Vancouver, BC | Careers (Hootsuite) |
| 8 | The Keg Steakhouse + Bar | 86 | Restaurants | Richmond, BC | Apply (The Keg) |
| 9 | WorkSafeBC | 107 | Government Services | Vancouver, BC | Careers (WorkSafeBC) |
| 10 | City of Richmond | 111 | Government Services | Richmond, BC | Careers (City of Richmond) |
Top Employers in Alberta For 2026
| Alberta rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WCB Alberta | 33 | Government Services | Edmonton, AB | Careers (WCB Alberta) |
| 2 | Bethany Care Society | 36 | Healthcare | Calgary, AB | Careers (Bethany Care) |
| 3 | University of Alberta | 54 | Education | Edmonton, AB | Careers (University of Alberta) |
| 4 | Calgary Stampede | 55 | Travel & Leisure | Calgary, AB | Jobs (Calgary Stampede) |
| 5 | Bennett Jones | 72 | Professional Services | Calgary, AB | Careers (Bennett Jones) |
| 6 | ENMAX | 84 | Utilities | Calgary, AB | Careers (ENMAX) |
| 7 | Alberta Energy Regulator | 88 | Utilities | Calgary, AB | Careers (AER) |
| 8 | Mount Royal University | 104 | Education | Calgary, AB | Careers (Mount Royal University) |
| 9 | Stantec | 108 | Professional Services | Edmonton, AB | Jobs (Stantec) |
| 10 | SMART Technologies | 115 | IT Software | Calgary, AB | Careers (SMART Technologies) |
Top Employers in Manitoba For 2026
| Manitoba rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitoba Public Insurance | 38 | Insurance | Winnipeg, MB | Careers (MPI Careers) |
| 2 | SkipTheDishes | 146 | IT Software & Services | Winnipeg, MB | Jobs in Canada (SkipTheDishes / Just Eat) |
| 3 | Manitoba Hydro | 169 | Utilities | Winnipeg, MB | Careers (Manitoba Hydro Careers) |
| 4 | Princess Auto | 202 | Retail and Wholesale | Winnipeg, MB | Careers (Princess Auto Careers) |
| 5 | The Northwest Company | 199 | Retail and Wholesale | Winnipeg, MB | Careers (The North West Company Careers) |
| 6 | IG Wealth Management | 94 | Banking & Financial Services | Winnipeg, MB | Careers (IG Wealth Careers) |
| 7 | Bee Clean Building Maintenance | 63 | Business Services & Supplies | Winnipeg, MB | Careers (Bee-Clean Careers) |
| 8 | Old Dutch Foods | 295 | Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco | Winnipeg, MB | Careers (Old Dutch Foods Careers) |
Top Employers in Saskatchewan For 2026
| Saskatchewan rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SaskPower | 254 | Utilities | Regina, SK | Jobs (SaskPower Jobs) |
| 2 | Affinity Credit Union | 253 | Banking & Financial Services | Saskatoon, SK | Careers (Affinity CU Careers) |
| 3 | Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools | 226 | Education | Saskatoon, SK | Careers (GSCS Careers) |
Top Employers in Nova Scotia For 2026
| Nova Scotia rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IWK Health Care | 141 | Healthcare & Social Services | Halifax, NS | Employment opportunities (IWK Careers) |
| 2 | Nova Scotia Health Authority | 198 | Healthcare & Social Services | Halifax, NS | Job postings (Nova Scotia Health Careers) |
| 3 | Dalhousie University | 237 | Education | Halifax, NS | Search jobs (Dalhousie University Careers) |
Top Employers in New Brunswick For 2026
| New Brunswick rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day & Ross Freight | 98 | Transportation and Logistics | Hartland, NB | Careers (Day & Ross Careers) |
| 2 | McCain Foods | 232 | Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco | Florenceville-Bristol, NB | Careers (McCain Careers) |
| 3 | BioScript Solutions | 172 | Drugs & Biotechnology | Moncton, NB | Current opportunities (BioScript Careers) |
Top Employers in Prince Edward Island For 2026
| PEI rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of Prince Edward Island | 43 | Government Services | Charlottetown, PE | PEI Government Jobs (JobsPEI Portal) |
| 2 | University of Prince Edward Island | 47 | Education | Charlottetown, PE | Employment opportunities (UPEI Careers) |
Top Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador For 2026
| NL rank | Employer | National rank | Industry | HQ | Careers / jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortis (Canada) | 46 | Utilities | St. John’s, NL | Careers (Fortis Inc. Careers) |
| 2 | Western Health | 278 | Healthcare & Social Services | Corner Brook, NL | Careers (NL Health Services Careers) |
The Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2026 ranking offers more than just a national top 10.
When broken down by province, it becomes a practical job-search tool for Canadians looking to work for trusted, employee-approved organizations close to home.
Whether you are targeting government stability, university careers, healthcare roles, or private-sector growth, these province-wise rankings make it easier to identify where opportunity and reputation intersect in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the most in-demand jobs in Canada for 2026?
In 2026, Canada is expected to see high demand for jobs in several key sectors. Notable areas include Information Technology, with roles such as software developers and cybersecurity experts; Healthcare, including nurses and medical technologists; and Engineering, featuring civil and mechanical engineers. Skilled trades like electricians and plumbers will also be crucial due to ongoing construction projects. Additionally, positions in Education, Finance, Transportation, Hospitality, and Sales are projected to grow as businesses and services expand. For more information on job opportunities, visit Canada's official job bank.
What are the best employers in Canada for 2026?
The top employers in Canada for 2026 include Université Laval, McMillan, Université de Sherbrooke, Parks Canada, Concordia University, Canadian Institute for Health Information, BC Hydro, Bank of Canada, Canadian Blood Services, and CSA Group. These organizations are recognized for their competitive salaries, flexibility, professional development opportunities, and supportive work environments. For more information on job openings, you can visit the respective career pages of these employers.
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