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Bell Canada employees collaborate in the office   (Photo credit: Eric Carriere)

Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2023), Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2023) and Montreal's Top Employers (2023):

Here are some of the reasons why Bell Canada was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2023), Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2023) and Montreal's Top Employers (2023):

  • Bell Canada has been a pioneering voice in helping to raise mental health awareness through "Bell Let's Talk" initiatives with a financial commitment of over $155-million over 15 years -- and the company recently introduced unlimited mental health coverage for all employees (and their families) through their health benefits programs
  • Bell Canada recently introduced the "Bell Workways" initiative that helps employees develop hybrid work models that offer greater flexibility, collaboration and support in how and where employees work, from hybrid and telecommuting to flexible hours
  • Bell Canada's family-friendly policies include maternity and parental leave top-up for new mothers (up to 70 per cent of salary for 36 weeks) as well as parental leave top-up for new fathers and adoptive parents (up to 70 per cent of salary for up to 19 weeks) -- and supports new parents to be with generous fertility support payment, up to $15,000
Bell Canada employees use video conferencing to connect with team members across the country   (Photo credit: Eric Carriere)

Employer Background

Industry Communications
Established in Canada 1880
Publicly traded yes
Parent company BCE, Inc.
Parent company head office Verdun QC
Major Canadian hiring locations Ottawa ON, Montréal QC, Toronto ON, Halifax NS, Winnipeg MB, Saint John NB, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada 34,983
Part-time employees in Canada 7,032
Full-time employees worldwide 41,666
Workforce engaged on a contract basis 2%
Average age of employees in Canada 44.06 years
Longest serving employee 51.7 years

Work Environment Rating: A+

Hybrid work varying by roles and type of work, the Bell Workways program includes 3 work options that include full-time onsite, mobile and remote work that includes 2 to 3 days onsite and the remainder at home (or other approved location)
Flexible work options flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting
Commuter amenities walk to public transit, transit subsidies, online carpool sign-up, free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, nearby bike sharing station, corporate ride-sharing account
Onsite workplace features head office features parking for nearly 100 bikes (a mobile bike repair vendor makes monthly visits), 2,000 heated indoor parking spaces, complimentary EV charging, telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, private phone booth, religious observance room, self-serve lunchroom, outdoor patio, outdoor barbecue, discounts at local restaurants, offices across Canada have a number of unique features, including a fully equipped gym at the Mississauga office, the centrally located Bell Media office in Toronto's trendy Queen Street West district, a food court at the Halifax office, and an onsite fitness facility at the downtown Winnipeg office (also only a short walk to The Forks)
Employee lounge amenities comfortable seating, television, pool table, self-serve library and reading area, outdoor terrace with parasols, original artwork
Onsite cafeteria healthy menus, special diet menus, cafeteria offers variety of healthy menu items, from full breakfasts, 3 daily meal options and take-away dinners
Other food options at main location Starbucks and Tim Hortons
Onsite fitness facility for employees only, subsidized membership, treadmills, stationary bikes, stairmasters, instructor-led classes (Zumba, yoga, spin, cardio-interval, step combo), elliptical trainers, rowing machines, weights, basketball court, shower facilities, nutritionist, massage therapist, physiotherapist and acupuncture services, personal fitness evaluations

Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: B

Employee social committee name various committees at locations across Canada (est. 2001)
Past social events has hosted numerous virtual events over the past two years, the company has a long history of hosting social events for employees (the first such event dates back to 1889 and featured a sleigh ride and dance) as well as a longstanding tradition of supporting employee sports teams and clubs to suit a range of interests
Cultural aspects business-casual dress daily, dress-for-your-day policy, casual dress (e.g. jeans) daily, music while working, employee sports teams, organized social activities for retirees
Employee communications intranet site, company newsletter, traditional/email suggestion box, internal social media
Other in-house communications quarterly retiree newsletter, national team meetings with the CEO

Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: A

Financial benefits note Bell Canada has multiple employee groups, financial benefits may vary by position
Outside salary surveys participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months
Employee salary reviews individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months
Long-term savings defined-contribution (DC) pension
Long-term planning retirement planning assistance, life & disability insurance
Share purchase plan available to all employees
Year-end bonuses available to all employees
Referral bonuses (max) new employee referral bonuses (up to $2,500) for some positions
Signing bonuses available for some positions
Additional financial benefits corporate discount program (e.g. retail, services, travel, etc.), discounted home insurance, discounted auto insurance, discounted auto lease rates, generous discounts on Bell services (extends to family members and retirees), including mobile, internet, television, home phone, and home security, discounts on a wide range of products (cultural and music festivals, travel and hotels, home computers, and even vehicles), participates in numerous salary surveys annually to ensure competitive compensation across its diverse businesses, unionized employee pay scales are adjusted as per their negotiated agreement

Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: B+

Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Flexible coverage health plan is flexible with adjustable premiums and coverage levels
Waiting period there is no waiting period for coverage
Family coverage option yes
Dental coverage routine, restorative, orthodontics
Eyecare $200 every 2 years
Paid sick days employees receive 5 days off each year
Health plan includes traditional coverage (e.g. prescription drugs), employee assistance (EAP) plan, semi-private hospital room, physiotherapy, medical travel insurance, homecare, medical equipment and supplies, massage therapy, nutrition planning, podiatrist, osteopathy, chiropractor, alternative coverage (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy), virtual healthcare services
Additional health plan information unlimited mental health coverage, retirees can purchase continued benefits coverage through the dedicated "MyFuture Marketplace" program
Additional health and wellness initiatives online access to LifeSpeak (library of more than 800 videos that cover a wide range of health-related topics)
Family-friendly benefits note Bell Canada has multiple employee groups, family-friendly policies may vary by position
In vitro fertilization (IVF) $15,000 per lifetime
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 70% of salary for 17 weeks
Parental top-up (mothers) up to 70% of salary for 19 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 70% of salary for 19 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 70% of salary for 19 weeks
Additional family-friendly benefits extended parental leave to unpaid leave, child care onsite
Additional family-friendly information maternity and parental leave programs vary by employee group and location, some locations and employee groups also can take advantage of daycare subsidy programs, alternative work options also vary by employee group

Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B

Vacation note Bell Canada has multiple employee groups, vacation policies may vary by position
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Vacation jump vacation increases after 10 years of employment
Maximum vacation allowance employees move to a maximum of 5 weeks of vacation over their career
Previous experience considers previous work experience when setting annual vacation for new employees
Unpaid leave maximum 36 months
Additional time-off information depending on employee group, employees can apply for self-funded leaves of absence, and some employees jump to 4 weeks of paid vacation after 7 years of employment (to a maximum of 6 weeks), paid personal days also vary by employee group

Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: A+

Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months
Managers receive performance review training yes
360° feedback option as part of the review process, performance feedback is also solicited from co-workers and other managers familiar with each employee's work
Confidential employee feedback employees can also provide confidential feedback on their manager's performance
Exit interview exit interview option is available for departing employees
Performance recognition online recognition platform, individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards, tailored and unique rewards (e.g. travel), Better Together recognition program launched during the pandemic (allows employees to give and receive points or social recognition with live newsfeed to enable active participation), Bravo Award program to recognize remarkable achievements and performance (presented at the annual Bravo Gala, held virtually in recent years), long-service awards that culminate with the President's Wallet program to commemorate retirement (a tradition since 1931, retiring employees receive an embossed leather wallet with a signed thank you letter from the CEO)
In-house survey period in-house surveys are conducted every 12 months
Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months

Training & Skills Development Rating: A+

Career planning in-house career planning services, online employee skills inventory
In-house training initiatives mentoring, in-house training, online training, paid internships, subsidies for professional accreditation
Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Unrelated tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year for courses unrelated to current position
Unrelated tuition maximum employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies per year for courses unrelated to current position
Financial bonuses for course completions yes
Unique training & development programs formal corporate leadership development programs, self-directed learning catalogue (with over 16,000 courses from which to select), Bell U platform (virtual university that provides opportunities for team members to develop the skills needed to advance in their current role or move into a new role), mobile-friendly learning platform for front-line employees (bite-sized learning modules)

Community Involvement Rating: A+

Scope of charitable involvement local, national, international
Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Total employee volunteer hours (on company time) over 80,000 hours last year
Total number of charities supported last year approximately 4,360 charitable and community organizations were supported last year
Some of the community organizations supported Canadian Mental Health Association, True Patriot Love Foundation, Canadian Red Cross, Hope Blooms, Kids Eat Smart Foundation, Foundation Class-Tête Golf Tournament, Trees of Hope for CHEO, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Dauphin's Countryfest, to name only a few
Charitable giving matches employee donations, matches employee volunteer hours with company donations
Community highlight Established in 2010, the Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative has expanded into one of the largest commitments to mental health in Canada, with a total commitment of over $155-million over 15 years. The initiative has expanded in support of many tailored programs in support of post-secondary students, BIPOC communities, and children and youth programs.

Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2023):

Here are some of the reasons why Bell Canada was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2023):

  • Bell Canada manages a number of graduate leadership programs to help cultivate the next generation of leaders -- participants work in a variety of different departments for periods ranging from 18 months to three years, and also attend the company's annual Grad Leadership Summit
  • Bell Canada's summer internship provides an early introduction and fast-track opportunity for students to join the company's Graduate Leadership Program -- over the course of the internship, students are assigned a buddy and participate in a variety of unique events including virtual networking sessions with Bell executives, managers, and other grads, and volunteer opportunities at CAMH and North York Harvest Food Bank
  • For 23 years, Bell Canada has partnered with Career Edge to provide work-term placements to candidates, offering over 1,200 placements to date and hiring approximately 300 interns into full-time roles -- Bell Canada also works with Lime Connect to recruit students and new graduates with disabilities
Field technicians at Bell Canada work to support customers   (Photo credit: Eric Carriere)

Highlights

Industry Communications
Major Canadian hiring locations Ottawa ON, Montréal QC, Toronto ON, Halifax NS, Winnipeg MB, Saint John NB, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada 34,983
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
Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Unique training and development opportunities new grads are paired with a buddy before they begin work as well as a mentor from the senior leadership team, Graduate Leadership Program with 9 streams across the organization (5 rotational programs available ranging from 18 months to 3 years)
Additional highlights Grad Alumni Program to encourage participants of Bell's graduate leadership programs to stay connected (annual networking event and various team-building activities), offers access to LinkedIn Learning, developed a 1-year Master of Applied Cybersecurity program in partnership with the University of New Brunswick (Bell offers tuition reimbursement for eligible students and also considers students for its Bell Research Intensive Cyber Knowledge Studies program, with the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation), offers access to LinkedIn Learning
Dedicated employee resource group Social and Development Committee (run by graduates from each business unit, organizes engaging activities and events for graduates and alumni)
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2023):

Here are some of the reasons why Bell Canada was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2023):

  • Bell Canada donates the residual value of returned and recycled mobile devices to World Wildlife Fund Canada's ambitious decade-long Regenerate Canada program that seeks to restore one million hectares of vital ecosystems across the country
  • Bell Canada also manages a long-standing e-waste collection program that covers everything that goes out, including mobile phones, television receivers and modems -- in 2021, more than 2,900 tonnes of electronics were diverted from landfill through these programs
  • Bell Canada operates diesel hybrid and solar systems at nine remote work sites in the Northwest Territories -- and the Whitehorse, Yukon solar power system generates 130,000 kWh of renewable energy every year (or the equivalent of saving over 300 tonnes of CO2 annually)
Bell Canada employees collaborate   (Photo credit: Eric Carriere)

Highlights

Industry Communications
Major Canadian hiring locations Ottawa ON, Montréal QC, Toronto ON, Halifax NS, Winnipeg MB, Saint John NB, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada 34,983
Part-time employees in Canada 7,032
Employee green team Corporate Responsibility & Environment group (est. in the 1980s)
Senior executive who oversees initiatives CHRO and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services
Publishes sustainability report yes
Green highlights formal and extensive environmental programs encompass a range of initiatives, including air emissions, water usage, hazardous waste, noise pollution, sustainable real estate, resource consumption and much more, recently launched regional green teams along with an online green collaboration space to share green events, tips, ideas and stories
Building footprint includes PV solar panels, rainwater collection, green roof, electric vehicle charging stations, white roof, motion sensitive lighting, programs to plant native plant species on its grounds and pesticide bans, wind turbine at Nungesser Lake location
Extended recycling consumer-facing waste recycling program (captures mobile phones, modems and television receivers), organics, batteries, cable, electronic waste, office furniture, and telecommunications equipment (everything from technology to cable, to utility poles to wood pallets), longstanding hazardous residual materials program and parallel non-hazardous residual materials management program to manage waste streams from the field and outside operations, introduced a company-wide directive on single-use plastics (aims to reduce plastic waste at the source, targeting plastic bags, promotional items, water bottles and cafeteria items)
Commuter amenities EV parking spots available at locations across Canada (Québec, Ontario and Manitoba), downtown shuttle bus at head office, daily shared taxi to local shopping centre, bike loan program, walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, online carpool sign-up, transit subsidies
Community partnerships UN Global Compact, Global Compact Network Canada, Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+)/Ordinateurs pour les écoles du Québec, informal employee-led Earth Hour and Earth Day celebrations across the company, World Wildlife Fund Canada (revenues generated through mobile device returns and recycling directed towards the WWF's Regenerate Canada program)

The Career Directory

Bell Canada has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Bell Canada offers a number of opportunities for students and new grads

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Communications
Full-time employees in Canada 25,001 to 50,000
Parent company BCE, Inc.
Parent company head office Verdun QC
Major Canadian hiring locations Ottawa ON, Montréal QC, Toronto ON, Halifax NS, Winnipeg MB, Saint John NB, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC
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 $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Typical new grad positions Corporate Strategy and M Analyst, Applications Developer, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Specialist, Communications Specialist, Environmental Responsibility Advisor, Financial Analyst, Financial Planning Manager, HR Specialist, Marketing Specialist, Network Architect, Pre-Sales Engineer, Project Specialist, Recruitment Specialist, RF Engineer, Sales Consultant, Systems Integrator, Technical Consultant, Talent Acquisition Consultant, Project Manager
Starting salary $60K to $70K
Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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