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Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and Montreal's Top Employers (2025):

Here are some of the reasons why ABB Canada was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and Montreal's Top Employers (2025):

  • ABB revised its vacation policy to recognize years of experience on the market in addition to years of service, resulting in additional vacation allocations for existing employees (as well as ensuring vacation entitlements for new hires are commensurate with their experience)
  • ABB helps employees pursue their career ambitions through an internal career portal that enables employees to assess their fit for current vacancies, as well as an e-learning platform (with access to a variety of courses), mentorship opportunities, and leadership development programs for first-line and mid-level managers
  • ABB encourages employees to keep their health top of mind with free access to an onsite fitness facility that features instructor-led classes (bootcamp, circuit training, and cardio boxing), health assessments, nutritionist and dietitian services, and treatments such as massage therapy and osteopathy at subsidized costs
ABB employees meet in a collaborative workspace   (Photo credit: Marcin Malicki)

    Employer Background

    Work Environment Rating: A+

    Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: B

    Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: A

    Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: B+

    Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B+

    Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: A

    Training & Skills Development Rating: A+

    Community Involvement Rating: B+

    Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

    Here are some of the reasons why ABB Canada was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

    • ABB's suite of early talent training programs includes Excelle, a training module reserved for female early-career employees interested in developing their professional experience and skill set -- the program includes a formal mentoring program, and learning is based around three modules: developing yourself, owning your career, and leading yourself
    • ABB recently launched ABB Discovery, a two-year business-driven rotational program that helps early-career talent develop through challenging tasks, networking activities and both hard and soft skills training -- the program is open to graduates from various disciplines, and is designed to let participants explore different roles and teams
    • Participants in ABB's internship program benefit from on-the-job training and site visits, and are invited to several events to connect with their peers and leaders during their term through the Interns Club -- events hosted by the Interns Club over the past year have included a welcome lunch and a 'thought pollination' event
    A young engineering employee at ABB  

      Highlights

      Industry Engineering and technology services
      Major Canadian locations St. John's NL, Coquitlam BC, Whitby ON, Sudbury ON, Mississauga ON, Bridgewater NS, Iberville QC, Winnipeg MB, Saskatoon SK, Montréal QC, Dartmouth NS, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Brampton ON, Burlington ON, Québec QC
      Full-time employees in Canada 3,223
      Student opportunities summer jobs, co-op opportunities, paid internships
      In-house training programs orientation program, in-house training, online training, in-house career planning services, online employee skills inventory, mentoring, leadership training, apprenticeship/skilled trades programs
      Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
      Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
      Unique training and development opportunities Emerging Leaders program for candidates around the world (year-long experiential program with mentoring, coaching and a business case), Excelle training module for female young graduates, ABB Discovery rotational program for early career talent (2 years of rotations through various teams and roles)
      Additional highlights hosted "The Intern Club" event to connect interns in the Greater Montréal Area and provide them with an interactive way to get to know each other, the company and leaders, participates in the Global Apprenticeship Network (high-potential students enrolled in advanced manufacturing and technical education programs spend the summer working full-time at ABB in either production, technology, commerce or sales), short and long-term global mobility opportunities, Sustainable Talent Program (offers female engineering students insight into ABB's purpose, vision and technology)
      Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

      The Career Directory

      ABB Canada has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
      ABB staff celebrate the organization's facility expansion in Pointe-Claire, QC

        Highlights for New Grads

        Industry Engineering and technology services
        Full-time employees in Canada 2,501 to 5,000
        Parent company ABB Ltd.
        Parent company head office Zurich, Switzerland
        Major Canadian locations St. John's NL, Coquitlam BC, Whitby ON, Sudbury ON, Mississauga ON, Bridgewater NS, Iberville QC, Winnipeg MB, Saskatoon SK, Montréal QC, Dartmouth NS, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Brampton ON, Burlington ON, Québec QC
        Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
        Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
        Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
        Typical new grad positions ABB Discovery Trainee, Administrator, Intern, Assistant, Technician, Project Engineer, Designer, Business Financial Analyst, Sales Support, Engineer, Technical Consultant, Testing & Laboratory Technician, R Engineer, Technical Sales Support Specialist, Scientist, Project Manager, R Specialist, Quotation Specialist, Account Manager, Sales Specialist, Strategic Buyer, Application Engineer, Quality Assurance Specialist, Electrical Designer, Mechanical Designer, Business Intelligence Specialist, Field Service Technician, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Product Marketing Specialist, HSE Specialist, HR Specialist, IS Analyst, Marketing Specialist, Procurement & Logistics Specialist, Real Estate Specialist, Production Supervisor
        Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting
        Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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