Forbes Ranks Eight B.C. Employers Among Canada’s Top 100

Forbes recently unveiled its prestigious list of the best employers in Canada for 2026. Remarkably, eight companies from British Columbia (B.C.) secured spots in the top 100. The rankings were compiled in collaboration with Statista, a reputable market research firm. The survey involved over 37,000 employees from various organizations, each employing at least 500 workers across Canada.

Participants provided anonymous feedback, evaluating their employers based on various criteria. These included recommendations for the workplace, compensation packages, work flexibility, training opportunities, and leadership prospects.

B.C. Employers Ranked Among Canada’s Top 100

The following are the B.C. employers featured in Forbes’ top 100 rankings:

• BC Hydro

  Rank: 7

  Current Job Postings: 20

  BC Hydro offers competitive benefits, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days, a lifetime pension, flexible work options, and comprehensive training and development programs.

• British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

  Rank: 25

  Current Job Postings: 30

  BCIT provides a minimum of 25 vacation days, flexible hybrid work arrangements, professional development funds, and wellness programs.

• TransLink

  Rank: 30

  Current Job Postings: 100+

  TransLink offers benefits, a pension plan, and health and wellness programs, but does not specify vacation days in its listings.

• BCAA

  Rank: 31

  Current Job Postings: 26

  BCAA boasts paid time off, career development incentives, flexible benefits, and pension plan options.

• University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)

  Rank: 62

  Current Job Postings: 8

  UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits, though specifics are not detailed.

• Lululemon Athletica

  Rank: 70

  Current Job Postings: 100+

  Lululemon provides benefits, paid time off, retirement plan matching, and wellness initiatives.

• Hootsuite

  Rank: 80

  Current Job Postings: 9

  This social media management firm offers benefits and matches RRSP contributions, though vacation days are not specified.

• The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

  Rank: 86

  Current Job Postings: Varies

  The Keg features various job opportunities across service, culinary, management, and office positions.

This recognition highlights B.C.’s commitment to creating supportive and rewarding work environments. The presence of these organizations in Forbes’ top 100 reinforces their appeal to prospective employees.