Top Employer: Boston Consulting Group Canada ULC

Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2025) and Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 14, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why Boston Consulting Group Canada ULC was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2025) and Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025):

BCG Canada offers inclusive family-friendly benefits including surrogacy and adoption reimbursement, coverage for fertility procedures, and maternity and parental leave top-up -- the firm recently launched a parental leave coaching program and maintains a Families@BCG network to connect parents and caregivers
BCG Canada celebrates the accomplishments of its employees through the Paragon Awards, recognizing exceptional behaviour in a variety of categories, including operational excellence, ideas, social impact, and client service
BCG Canada's head office is located in state-of-the-art CIBC Square, featuring a one-acre elevated park, wellness rooms, comfortable lounges, and "touchdown" spaces and cafés on each floor -- employees working in-office also enjoy free daily catered lunches and subsidized access to an on-site fitness facility

Jeremaiah and Kate, staff members at BCG Canada, connect at a conference

Employer Background

Industry	Management consulting
Established in Canada	1963
Parent company	The Boston Consulting Group
Parent company head office	Boston, MA, United States
Major Canadian locations	Toronto ON, Montréal QC, Calgary AB
Full-time employees in Canada	567
Part-time employees in Canada	7
Full-time employees worldwide	32,000
Workforce engaged on a contract basis	5%
Average age of employees in Canada	33 years
Longest serving employee	39 years

Work Environment Rating: A

Flexible work options	hybrid work option, flexible work hours, telecommuting, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay)
Commuter amenities	walk to public transit, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, nearby bike sharing station, corporate ride-sharing account, covers the costs of transportation for employees working after-hours
Onsite workplace features	head office is CIBC Square, which features a 1-acre elevated park, inside, the workplace features a quiet library, wellness rooms, large, flexible and comfortable lounge spaces, "touchdown" spaces and cafés on each floor, telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, private phone booth, nap room, religious observance room, self-serve lunchroom, discounts at local restaurants
Employee lounge amenities	comfortable seating, fireplace, music, television, video games, foosball table, board games
Snacks available	fruit, cheese, yogurt, carrots, hummus
Onsite cafeteria	healthy menus, special diet menus, free meals daily, take-home meals
Other food options at main location	free daily catered lunches
Onsite fitness facility	shared-use facility, subsidized membership, treadmills, stationary bikes, stairmasters, elliptical trainers, rowing machines, weights, shower facilities, group fitness classes, massage and physio available at an additional cost

Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: B

Employee social committee name	BCG Canada Social Committee (est. 1993)
Past social events	holiday celebrations at offices across Canada (Toronto event was hosted at the ROM), solar eclipse viewing party, a family skating day, annual Stampede event in Calgary, office-based sports teams such as soccer, hockey, basketball, and cycling, events to mark the spring and fall (cooking classes, painting, spin classes)
Cultural aspects	business-casual dress daily, dress-for-your-day policy, casual dress (e.g. jeans) daily, music while working, concierge services available, employee sports teams
Employee communications	intranet site, company newsletter, traditional/email suggestion box, internal social media
Other in-house communications	quarterly conferences,TED@BCG series (educational talks from current employees, alumni and clients), town hall meetings, Women@BCG podcast

Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: B

Outside salary surveys	participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months
Employee salary reviews	individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months
Long-term savings	non-matching RSP
Profit-sharing plan	available to all employees
Year-end bonuses	available to all employees
Referral bonuses (max)	new employee referral bonuses (up to $15,000) 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

Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: A+

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
Minimum hours worked for coverage	20 hours per week
Waiting period	there is no waiting period for coverage
Family coverage option	yes
Dental coverage	routine, restorative, orthodontics
Eyecare	$700 every 2 years
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
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $10,000 each year
Health spending account	up to $1,500 each year
Wellness spending account	up to $1,500 each year
Additional health plan information	surrogacy reimbursement of up to $75,000 (lifetime maximum), lifestyle account can be used to cover home renovations, pet insurance, personal travel, and cleaning services (to name a few examples), psychologist services (in-house and virtual), benefits also includes access to a health service navigator (to help employees and their families understand medical conditions, treatment options, and the health care system) and the Cancer Care Path program (specialized counselling, guidance, and support if the employee or loved one is diagnosed with cancer)
Additional health and wellness initiatives	local wellness committee (initiatives include a Wellness Day, therapy dog visits and massages), dedicated intranet and newsletter on well-being, access to Headspace (meditation app), access to wellness workshops (Body + Soul Fitness) and on-demand fitness classes (through Wellable),
In vitro fertilization (IVF)	$80,000 per lifetime
Maternity top-up (mothers)	up to 100% of salary for 12 weeks
Parental top-up (mothers)	up to 100% of salary for 14 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers)	up to 100% of salary for 14 weeks
Adoption top-up	up to 100% of salary for 14 weeks
Adoption assistance subsidy	up to $75,000 per child
Additional family-friendly benefits	extended parental leave to unpaid leave, phased-in return to work for new parents, compassionate top-up to 100% of salary for 8 weeks
Additional family-friendly information	Families@BCG network for parents and caregivers, parental leave coaching with certified coaches, family care benefit (8 weeks of paid leave for employees caring for an immediate family member facing a serious health condition), back-up care (child or adult)

Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B+

Vacation note	BCG 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 3 years of employment
Maximum vacation allowance	employees move to a maximum of 5 weeks of vacation over their career
Paid holiday shutdown	during the Christmas to New Year's holiday break, employees receive an additional 3 days off
Unpaid leave of absence option	yes
Additional time-off information	unlimited paid personal days for unexpected situations such as family illness (determined on an as-needed basis), Time for You program (8-week leave while continuing to receive full benefits, can be used to recharge with family and friends, or to explore personal passions and pursuits)

Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: A

Employee performance reviews	employees receive individual performance reviews every 3 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	individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards, Key to Purpose Awards (for employees who embody the company's principles), Paragon Awards (celebrates outstanding performance in a variety of categories including client service, operational performance, social impact, and ideas and innovation), the Women@BCG "Wave Maker" Awards, the Business Services Team Excellence Award
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	apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, mentoring, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships, subsidies for professional accreditation
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Education leave	educational leaves of absence are available
Unique training & development programs	invests over $4-million on learning and development each year, LAB (Learning at BCG) portal with self-directed learning modules, global mobility opportunities, social impact internships and client secondments (up to 12-month leave to work with one of the company's non-profit partners)

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 7,250 hours last year
Total number of charities supported last year	approximately 44 charitable and community organizations were supported last year
Charitable giving	matches employee donations
Community highlight	BCG Canada organizes Day of Care activities to engage employees in volunteer work -- In 2023, activities included removing invasive species, delivering food hampers to an Indigenous women's centre, and celebrating Special Olympians through a sports marathon -- Employees receive 1.5 paid days off to volunteer each year

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

By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 20, 2025)

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

BCG Canada hosts a Bridge to Consulting workshop, offering first- and second-year students from underrepresented groups the opportunity to explore life as an associate at the firm and strengthen their interview skills -- participants may also be selected for a consulting internship through the firm's Growing Future Leaders program
Recent grads at BCG Canada are also encouraged to develop a global perspective prior to their start date through social impact and language immersion fellowships, which allow new hires to work with a non-profit organization or engage in a language immersion program for several months before starting full-time at BCG -- the program is available to recent graduates with six months between graduation and their official start date, and participants receive funding to support their endeavour
BCG Canada maintains a 10-week summer internship program that gives aspiring associates and consultants the opportunity to work on case projects and client meetings, along with mentorship from an assigned buddy throughout the term -- the program reflects the organization's career development focus, centred around continuous feedback and close collaboration with project leaders to create personalized learning action plans

BCG Canada employees participate in a high ropes course (Photo credit: Michael Tenaglia)

Highlights

Industry	Management consulting
Major Canadian locations	Toronto ON, Montréal QC, Calgary AB
Full-time employees in Canada	567
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
Unique training and development opportunities	"office hours" program where staff can sign up for 30-minute mentorship conversations with senior staff, mentorship "pods" (small groups of employees at similar career points discussing challenges, best practices, and advice), The LAB (Learning at BCG) portal is constantly updated with tools, resources, case exercises, and video tutorials, "class deans" are assigned to cohorts of new employees (including first-year associates) and provide guidance and organize events, Business Services Team internships to provide co-op students with experience in operations (HR, talent acquisition, marketing, learning and development, and finance), Digital Rotation Program (1-year program, consisting of 2 6-month rotations at BCG's digital businesses), and cross-office staffing, 10-week summer associate and consultant programs, summer interns are paired with a buddy and a captain and participate in a number of special events and social activities
Additional highlights	various global mobility opportunities available to live abroad for a year (global ambassador program, associate abroad program, mobility marketplace), Bridge to BCG program for current PhD, MD, JD students and post-docs considering a career in consulting, CEO Ambassador leadership program available to young people (participants typically join a team and work on one to two topics for 6 months, collaborating with senior leaders), Bridge to Consulting Workshop (interview prep support for first and second-year students from minority groups), social impact and language application support for graduate school (current associates and alumni, ((COULD NOT CONFIRM - includes written recommendations)), tuition reimbursement for GMAT/GRE classes, formal support program with coaching by former associates)
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 24, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why Boston Consulting Group Canada ULC was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

BCG Canada includes an inclusion assessor in the biannual performance reviews of consulting professionals to identify and mitigate potential bias in evaluations
BCG Canada established the Lift@BCG community to offer mentorship and professional development for employees who are first-generation post-secondary graduates, from low-income backgrounds, or first-generation Canadians
BCG Canada maintains the MDP Champion program to support the advancement and retention of Black employees in consulting roles, pairing first-year employees with senior leaders who provide mentorship, foster belonging, and support career development

BCG Canada employees Serwaa, Fiorella, Defne, Rachel, and Hannah (left to right) connect at an offsite event in Toronto (Photo credit: Michael Tenaglia)

Highlights

Industry	Management consulting
Major Canadian locations	Toronto ON, Montréal QC, Calgary AB
Full-time employees in Canada	567
Management of diversity and inclusion initiatives	diversity, equity and inclusion centre of excellence, racial equity task force, Canada Inclusion Accelerator committee (cross-functional team that leads initiatives to accelerate the company's efforts)
Performance management and accountability	hiring goal of 5% from the Black community, minimum of 3.5% of executive roles in Canada held by Black leaders by 2025
Employee resource groups	Women@BCG, Pride@BCG, AccessAbility@BCG, Black+Latinx@BCG, Asian Diversity Network, Families@BCG, Lift@BCG, Muslims@BCG, Indigenous@BCG, Jewish@BCG
Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies	rotating inclusion assessor for evaluations who monitors discussion to ensure potential biases are identified and not included in the evaluation (consulting professionals are evaluated twice yearly as part of BCG's global structured performance management process), Truth and Reconciliation Working Group (agenda includes building awareness and understanding, developing pathways for Indigenous talent, and partnering to advance Indigenous social and economic development), family support benefits include coverage for surrogacy and fertility procedures
Recruitment initiatives	Bridge to Consulting recruitment program for students from underrepresented groups, virtual diversity fair for undergraduate students (includes representatives from each of the company's employee networks)
Retention and development programs	MDP champion program in North America to drive retention and advancement parity for Black consulting professionals (senior leaders serve as a champion and mentor for new employees in their first year), Apprenticeship in Action program for women (encourages development of performance-enhancing relationships and coaching on communication effectiveness), Women@BCG network offers customized development and sponsorship plans that connect women with the firm’s most senior leaders, Women@BCG mentorship booster week, pregnancy program (reduces staffing capacity on cases to improve flexibility for attending medical appointments), Return to BCG program to support women returning to the workforce, AccessAbility network provides mentorship and career support programs
Training and awareness initiatives	building cultural diversity and inclusion (6-part program), embracing anti-racism (hour-long session with supplementary reading), Indigenous education series (Blanket Exercises), Men as Allies program, LGBTQ2+ ally program, Authentic Conversations series, fireside chats and guest speakers sharing their perspectives (Serena Williams, Simu Liu)
Diversity highlights	mental health benefits coverage to $10,000 per year for psychologists, therapists and other mental health professionals, released The Pervasive Reality of Anti-Black Racism in Canada with CivicAction, access to virtual and onsite mental health professionals, Centre for Indigenous Corporate Partnerships (avenue for corporations to support for Indigenous communities through economic development, including accelerating investment in Indigenous businesses, mentoring Indigenous youth and providing career opportunities)
Highlights from the past year	expanded parental leave program (increased from 17 to 26 weeks, gender-neutral paid leave increased from 8 to 14 weeks), reinstated in-office services for mental health care

Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Chantel Watkins, and Sonja Verpoort, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 21, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why Boston Consulting Group Canada ULC was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

Along with international commitments to reach net-zero climate impact as a firm by 2030, BCG Canada supports employee green teams in its offices around the world and has committed $2 billion over the next decade to help introduce green initiatives across industries and around the world
BCG Canada has introduced numerous waste reduction initiatives, including removing all disposable water bottles and installing new water filtration systems, stocking all cafes and lounges with reusable coffee mugs, cups, plates and reusable utensils -- and recently conducted a recycling audit to look for opportunities for further improvement
BCG Canada is planning ahead through the Global Spark initiative, bringing together students and industry thought leaders to discuss climate challenges and engage the next generation

BCG Canada employees enjoy a gondola ride together (Photo credit: Michael Tenaglia)

Highlights

Industry	Management consulting
Major Canadian locations	Toronto ON, Montréal QC, Calgary AB
Full-time employees in Canada	567
Part-time employees in Canada	7
Employee green team	Green Team (multiple teams across the firm)
Senior executive who oversees initiatives	chief sustainability officer
Publishes sustainability report	yes
Green highlights	program to reduce travel emissions with the goal of decreasing emissions by 48.5% per full-time employee by 2025 (over a baseline 2018 year), monthly green newsletter, formal employee Climate Cadre (over 100 employees), hosts monthly lunch and learns on topics related to sustainability and climate change, Aviation Climate Taskforce (non-profit organization founded to accelerate breakthroughs in emerging technologies to decarbonize and address aviation pollution through synthetic fuels and direct air capture technologies)
Noteworthy initiatives	BCG Centre for Climate & Sustainability (initiative to bring together experts addressing a range of topics, including biodiversity, circular economy, decarbonization, sustainable agriculture, water management, and more
Building footprint includes	rainwater collection, green roof, electric vehicle charging stations, new building is LEED Platinum accredited, high-efficiency water filters, high-performance glazing, smart metering technology that monitors energy consumption, Safe Flight program (dims lights to assist night-migrating birds)
Extended recycling	e-waste, printer cartridges, removed single-use water bottles (and installed filtered water systems), batteries
Commuter amenities	bicycle parking, walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking
Community partnerships	Global Spark (hosted events to bring together students and industry thought-leaders to discuss climate challenges and engage the next generation), Second Harvest (through its partnership with LEAP \| Pecaut Centre for Social Impact to help the organization reduce waste and hunger through its food rescue program), Sustainable Societies (2-week international conversation with global partners, including the World Food Programme, World Wildlife Fund, Save the Children, BlackNorth Initiative, Johnson and Johnson, Google, Microsoft, and many others), consulting partner for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), formal net-zero announcement includes a commitment of $2 billion over the next decade to help its consulting teams drive climate-related initiatives across industries and around the world

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Boston Consulting Group of Canada employees and interns at a fall team golf event

Highlights for New Grads

Industry	Management consulting
Full-time employees in Canada	501 to 750
Parent company	The Boston Consulting Group
Parent company head office	Boston, MA, United States
Major Canadian locations	Toronto ON, Montréal QC, Calgary AB
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
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes
Typical new grad positions	Associate, Consultant, Assistant, Specialist
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Academic fields recruited

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
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- Finance
- Marketing
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Science
Doctorate (Science)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science

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Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2025) and Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 14, 2024)

Employer Background

Work Environment Rating: A

Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: B

Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: B

Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: A+

Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B+

Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: A

Training & Skills Development Rating: A

Community Involvement Rating: A

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

By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 20, 2025)

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Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 24, 2025)

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Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Chantel Watkins, and Sonja Verpoort, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 21, 2025)

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