D2L Corporation

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137 Glasgow St, Suite 560
Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8
Established in 1999, D2L Corporation is a developer of e-learning software for the education, government and corporate sectors.

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D2L Corporation
D2L team members visit the Hockey Hall of Fame  

Recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2025) and Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 4, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why D2L Corporation was selected as one of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2025) and Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2025):

  • D2L provides maternity and parental leave top-ups for new mothers, offering up to 100 per cent of salary for two weeks followed by 80 per cent for 18 weeks -- additionally, the organization offers flexible work options to help new parents balance work and family lives
  • D2L offers a wellness reimbursement program of up to $400 per year for fitness club memberships, certified personal trainers and weight management programs -- and encourages employees to adopt healthy habits through a dedicated D2Well program, which focuses on physical fitness, healthy eating, and overall well-being
  • D2L provides referral bonuses ranging from $100 to $2,000 as a reward for employees who recruit successful candidates through personal networks
D2L employees (from left to right) Dijana Popovic, Stewart Watts, Tracey Arndt, and Louis Plunkett celebrate the organization's 25th anniversary  

    Highlights

    Industry Software publishers
    Established in Canada 1999
    Publicly traded yes
    Major Canadian locations Waterloo ON, Vancouver BC, Kitchener ON, Toronto ON, Winnipeg MB
    Full-time employees in Canada 885
    Part-time employees in Canada 13
    Average age of employees in Canada 36.93 years
    Longest serving employee 24.03 years
    Flexible work options flexible work hours, telecommuting
    Long-term savings matching RSP
    Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
    Wellness spending account up to $400 each year
    Mental health practitioner benefit up to $1,200 each year
    Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 80% of salary for 12 weeks
    Parental top-up (mothers) up to 80% of salary for 8 weeks
    Parental top-up (fathers) up to 100% of salary for 2 weeks
    Adoption top-up up to 100% of salary for 2 weeks
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
    Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months
    Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
    In-house training initiatives in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships
    Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
    Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $4,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
    Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 2 paid days)

    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 D2L Corporation was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

    • D2L develops future leaders through the LEAD (Learning, Engagement and Development) program, which helps employees grow and move to the next level in their careers -- nominated participants take part in reflection and reviews on leadership competencies, leadership meetings and skills development sessions, and check-ins with sponsors and leaders
    • Additionally, LEAD participants work on an action learning project throughout the duration of the program, which tasks participants with solving a real D2L problem and presenting to senior leaders at the end of the program
    • Employees at D2L have access to continual learning and development opportunities through the GROW@D2L platform, offering training on topics including building a personal brand, effective communication, interviewing 101, career development at D2L, and providing and receiving effective feedback, to name a few -- D2L also encourages employees to take on new skills and experiences through job shadowing opportunities
    D2L employees attend the organization's 'Fusion X' event in Winnipeg  

      Highlights

      Industry Software publishers
      Major Canadian locations Waterloo ON, Vancouver BC, Kitchener ON, Toronto ON, Winnipeg MB
      Full-time employees in Canada 885
      Student opportunities summer jobs, co-op opportunities
      In-house training programs orientation program, in-house training, online training, 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 $4,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
      Unique training and development opportunities GROW@D2L (weekly professional development opportunities), quarterly career development sessions, Catch the Wave internal learning program, job shadowing, lunch and learns, quarterly leadership speaker series, co-op students are encouraged to return for multiple terms (with opportunities to progress to full-time positions upon graduation)
      Additional highlights students have the chance to interact with executives through events like new hire lunches, ask-me-anything sessions, and "cake and questions" to talk about their work progress throughout the year, students present their learnings to senior leaders at the end of each team
      Dedicated employee resource group co-op social committee (comprised of co-op students, organize social events to foster connections among peers)
      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 D2L Corporation was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

      • D2L captures demographic data through a voluntary self-identification questionnaire that includes the four designated employment equity groups, as well as additional data related to racial and ethnic identity, 2SLGBTQIA+, and individuals with caregiving responsibilities -- the organization also solicits employee feedback through engagement surveys and participates in an annual diversity and inclusion survey
      • D2L uses talent data to make informed decisions related to promotions or salary increases, allowing the organization to monitor promotions, turnover and compensation changes by gender -- talent review, year-end performance ratings, merit and salary increases are also calibrated to reduce biases
      • D2L provides training to enhance employee and manager knowledge and expectations specific to diversity, inclusion and belonging, covering topics such as unconscious bias, allyship, accessible spaces, and racial equity -- additionally, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training is required for all employees and is integrated into new employee onboarding
      D2L employees create tie-dye shirts in celebration of Pride  
        Shortly after starting my journey with D2L, I embarked on a profound period of self-discovery, which included identifying as transgender. It was a challenging time in my life, filled with uncertainty about how friends and family would react and what transitioning would mean for my future. [...] Despite those external pressures, coming to work was a sanctuary. I felt celebrated and valued for who I truly was. This environment allowed me to thrive and, in turn, support others navigating similar experiences. Knowing that my authenticity was embraced by my workplace lightened the emotional burden and reaffirmed the importance of diversity in fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. This journey has shown me the transformative power of acceptance and the critical role workplaces play in creating spaces where everyone can be their true selves. Alec Gallant, senior courseware developer

        Highlights

        Industry Software publishers
        Major Canadian locations Waterloo ON, Vancouver BC, Kitchener ON, Toronto ON, Winnipeg MB
        Full-time employees in Canada 885
        Performance management and accountability captures diversity demographic data through a voluntary self-identification questionnaire (includes the four designated employment equity groups as well as additional data related to racial and ethnic identity, 2SLGBTQIA+, and individuals with caregiving responsibilities), solicits employee feedback through engagement surveys
        Employee resource groups D2LGBTQ+ employee committee to focus on LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion, BIPOC Employee Network (BEN) to help employees grow their careers, network, engage in learning experiences, and build community, Women in Action to elevate women voices, provide support and build leadership skills, IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, allyship) to create allyship and awareness on the experiences of BIPOC employees
        Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging policy, attracting and hiring diverse candidates is outlined as a key focus in its five pillar action plan, uses talent data to make data-driven decisions around promotions and salary increases
        Training and awareness initiatives required learning for all employees on safe and inclusive workspaces (anti-harassment training) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training included as part of new employee onboarding, additional training topics include unconscious bias, allyship, accessible spaces 101, racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQ+ resources for managers, and manager and employee training on creating and fostering an inclusive environment

        The Career Directory

        D2L Corporation has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
        Employees attend the D2L Anniversary Canoe Rally, preparing to paddle down the Grand River in Kitchener, ON

          Highlights for New Grads

          Industry Software publishers
          Full-time employees in Canada 751 to 1,000
          Major Canadian locations Waterloo ON, Vancouver BC, Kitchener ON, Toronto ON, Winnipeg MB
          Student opportunities 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 $4,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
          Typical new grad positions Test Developer, Software Developer, Product Designer, Marketing Specialist, Business Development Representative, Customer Service Representative, Product Support Analyst, Implementation Coordinator, Associate Technical Product Manager, Project Coordinator, People and Culture Coordinator
          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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