Canada's 25 Best Companies to Work for in 2019

A great company to work for offers more than just decent salaries. Instead, it’s a place where you’re encouraged to grow professionally and personally, where you get the support you need and where you’re made to feel as if you have a voice. When you work for a great employer, your input and ideas count. So which are Canada’s best companies to work for in 2019? Human capital and management consulting firm Aon Hewitt Canada has the answer. Every year, they evaluate the country’s employers according to what it’s like to work there. Here are 25 of the best, according to the Kincentric Best Employers program. Salary information from Indeed, Payscale and Glassdoor.

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Allstate Insurance Company of Canada

Allstate Insurance was also one of the best companies to work for in Canada in 2018. A customer care specialist here can make between $21,200 and $72,200 a year, while an insurance broker can make between $22,000 and $68,000 a year, according to Indeed. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, employees also have access to workshops and training programs, a family assistance program and discounts on insurance policies, gym memberships and more. Employees are also encouraged to do volunteer work in the community.

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Alterna Savings and Credit Union Ltd.

Glassdoor says that a personal banking officer at Alterna Savings and Credit Union Ltd. can make between $39,000 and $50,000 a year, while a branch manager makes between $70,000 and $75,000. Employees can further their education with subsidies for tuition at outside institutions, professional accreditation and in-house training. Other perks include free day-to-day banking, free access to investment advisors and discounted mortgage rates.

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ATB Financial

A customer service representative at ATB Financial can make between $20,300 and $65,200 a year, while the average salary for an information systems manager – one of the highest paying in-demand jobs for women – is $122,124 a year, according to Indeed. The company offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package as well as discount rates on mortgages and banking. There is tuition support for employees and their children, wellness support through the Wellness Account, a vacation buy-and-sell program and an in-house recognition program where employees can earn points to redeem for things like trips, merchandise and gift cards.

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BBA

Even an engineering intern at BBA can make an average of $22 an hour, according to Glassdoor. The average base salary for a mechanical engineer is $73,173 a year, while for a metallurgist it’s $76,244 a year. The eco-friendly offices include spaces where employees can relax as well as cutting-edge technology. It’s a young and energetic working environment but older, more experienced employees are teamed up with younger employees so that they can share their know-how.

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Bennett Jones LLP

Lawyers may have one of the most sleep-deprived jobs but at Bennett Jones LLP they’re taken good care of. According to PayScale, a partner in the firm can make between $126,000 and $376,000 a year while a paralegal can make between $49,000 and $86,000 a year. In addition to the usual benefits, the company offers fitness club subsidies and top-up payments for maternal and paternal leave. Employees also get paid time off for volunteering.

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Birchwood Automotive Group

PayScale says that at Birchwood Automotive Group, a mechanic can make between $28,000 and $86,000 a year, while a business analyst can earn between $08,000 and $68,000 a year. In addition to a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, employees can also enjoy perks like discounts on car purchases and repairs – one of the best ways to cut your car costs – as well as on gym memberships and hockey tickets. Employees can also get free flu shots and a free turkey for the holidays.

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British Columbia Automobile Association

An insurance broker at the British Columbia Automobile Association can earn between $41,000 and $70,000 a year, while a senior business development manager can make between $63,000 and $132,000, according to PayScale. Employee perks include a subsidized cafeteria and free fitness centre, a shuttle service between the office and the nearest SkyTrain station, and discounts on insurance, Vancouver Whitecaps tickets, car rentals and hotels stays. Employees can also get paid training and licensing and take various courses.

Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

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Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

At the Canadian Apartment Properties and Real Estate Investment Trust, or CAPREIT, an agent can earn between $10.15 and $20.75 per hour, according to Indeed. There are other reasons why being a real estate agent can be one of the best jobs for moms if you work at CAPREIT: benefits include an employee savings program, employee discounts, training programs and, once the kids are grown, summer employment opportunities for students.

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CIMA+

Engineering firm CIMA+ is a great place to work if you want to do one of the highest paying jobs in the world. Glassdoor says that a project engineer, for instance, can earn between $69,000 and $121,000 a year, while a project manager can earn between $57,000 and $91,000. Your job comes with lots of flexibility and because the firm has a flat corporate structure, you can make decisions without having to go through several levels of management. Employees also get to invest in the firm’s equity investment program.

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Davis Automotive Group

At Davis Automotive Group, the average salary for an automotive technician is $40.36 per hour, while a customer consultant makes $14.75 an hour on average, according to Indeed. The family business provides employees with a comprehensive benefits program that includes life insurance. Every year, employees get a free turkey for the holidays. In addition, after every five years of service the company awards you a travel package, culminating in a trip to Hawaii after 20 years of service. Employees also have access to ongoing training.

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Dilawri’s Crown Auto Group

Crown Auto Group is one of the companies under the Dilawri umbrella. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, the company offers employee discounts on buying cars as well as servicing their cars. There is a dedicated training hall where employees can learn new skills and the company also offers external training courses.

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Edward Jones

Indeed says that a financial advisor at Edward Jones can make between $20,000 and $128,000 a year, while an office administrator can earn an hourly wage of between $10.15 and $26.85. There is also a trimester bonus program based on the company’s performance. The comprehensive benefits package includes a pension plan that consists of a Group RRSP and a deferred profit sharing plan, so that during good financial years you can contribute more to your retirement savings. This can bring you a step closer to retiring at 40.

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Equitable Bank

At Equitable Bank, a finance manager can make between $56,000 and $98,000 a year, while a mortgage loan processor can earn between $34,000 and $58,000, according to PayScale. The comprehensive benefits package includes travel insurance and employees get special interest rates on their savings accounts. They even get good deals on purchasing shares in the company. Working hours are flexible and employees have access to perks such as free gym and yoga classes, free counselling and online libraries. The bank also makes an effort to celebrate the diversity of its employees with special events.

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Farm Credit Canada

According to Glassdoor, a marketing strategist at Farm Credit Canada makes between $69,000 and $88,000 a year and even a summer student intern can earn good money to help pay off student loans fast. There is a good benefits package but what makes Farm Credit Canada a great employer is the corporate culture where everyone is made to feel valued. The company also offers opportunities for further career development, for instance through formal training and through mentorship and coaching.

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Federal Express Canada

FedEx is a good option if you’re considering jobs that don’t require a degree but still pay well. Indeed says that drivers, for instance, can make between $10.15 and $30 an hour, while warehouse workers can earn between $10.15 and $24.50 an hour. In addition to a good benefits package and tuition reimbursement, employees have access to help with child care, pet care, legal advice and relocation. Employees also enjoy a variety of discounts and can buy stocks in the company through payroll deductions.

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Innovation Credit Union

At Innovation Credit Union, customer service representatives can earn between $10.35 and $31.15 an hour, while the average pay for a corporate accountant is $69,000 a year, according to Indeed. The company also offers full tuition subsidies for courses directly or indirectly related to your job. Employees get to enjoy a number of fun events throughout the year, including two Christmas parties and a paid day off for volunteer work.

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Intact Financial Corporation

At Intact Financial Corporation, a claims adjuster can make an average base salary of $49,000 a year, according to Glassdoor. The company has a training program for recent graduates and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees get paid time off for volunteering and there is a social committee that organizes events throughout the year. These include a family skating day, barbecues, deliveries of special treats and prizes throughout summer.

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Keg Restaurants Ltd.

Indeed says that salaries at Keg Restaurants range from between $10.15 and $44.20 per hour for kitchen staff to between $20,300 and $88,400 per year for servers. According to the company’s own website, a general manager can earn between $70,000 and $160,000 a year. Flexible schedules make for some of the jobs with the best work/life balance and employees get a 40% discount on food, also for up to three friends, or for eight friends if you’re in management.

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Libro Credit Union

At Libro Credit Union, an account manager can earn an average base salary of $61,690 a year while a software developer can earn between $49,000 and $53,000, according to Glassdoor. Employees have access to career coaching and, since they’re member-owners, they also have access to all the company’s products and services.

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Maritime Travel

Maritime Travel has some great jobs for people who love to travel. A corporate travel consultant here can earn between $36,000 and $66,000 a year, according to PayScale. In addition to the comprehensive benefits package, there is a program where you can earn bonus travel dollars. There are several options for flexible work hours, including being able to take the summer months or December off.

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Marriott Hotels Canada

According to Indeed, salaries at Marriott Hotels Canada range from between $10.15 to $25.55 per hour for food preparation and service jobs, $10.15 to $24 per hour for cleaning and housekeeping jobs and $10.15 to $23.70 per hour for customer service jobs, while a hotel manager can make between $20,300 and $400,000 a year. Along with a comprehensive benefits program, employees can enjoy hotel and food discounts at Marriott properties all around the world.

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Meridian Credit Union

PayScale says that at Meridian Credit Union, a financial services representative can earn between $32,000 and $43,000 a year, while a business analyst can take home between $43,000 and $68,000. Employees are also members of the credit union, so they have access to all the company’s services and they are encouraged to come up with ideas for improving these services. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package as well as a wellness program which includes on-site workshops and an annual health challenge.

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SAP Canada

At SAP Canada, working in software development can come with a payday of between $41,000 and $144,000 a year, while information design and documentation jobs pay between $20,000 and $202,000 a year, according to Indeed. Even before you go for one of the jobs with the best starting salaries, you can earn an average of $40 an hour as a student assistant. Benefits packages are flexible and there are even special benefits such as coverage for transgender-related procedures and treatments, adoption leave, coverage for infertility treatments and a breastmilk delivery service for moms whose work involve travel.

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Stikeman Elliot LLP

A corporate lawyer at Stikeman Elliot LLP can make between $63,000 and $152,000 a year, while a legal assistant can earn between $39,000 and $70,000 a year, according to PayScale. As experts in the laws surrounding employee benefits and pension programs, the firm takes good care of its own employees too. For example, there are full subsidies for job-related courses as well as many in-house training programs.

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The Co-operators

Indeed says that at The Co-operators, a sales associate can earn between $20,000 and $92,000 a year, while an insurance advisor can take home a base pay of between $20,000 and $73,000. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package as well as paid days off to volunteer, flexible work options, training and development opportunities and physical and mental health programs.