Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025) and Top Employers for Canadians Over 40 (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 14, 2024)
Here are some of the reasons why EY was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025) and Top Employers for Canadians Over 40 (2025):
- EY encourages employees to build financial literacy with resources on financial well-being, including a webcast on understanding savings (pensions and group savings) and financial planning -- the firm helps employees shore up savings for retirement with employer contributions to a defined contribution pension plan
- EY offers an extensive range of family-friendly policies, including maternity and parental leave top-up for new parents, adoption and surrogacy assistance of up to $20,000 per child, a child care subsidy that covers 100 hours of subsidized in-home or centre-based backup care, and a Today's Families employee network to help foster community among working parents
- EY starts new employees with three weeks of paid vacation and offers extended long weekends from May through to Thanksgiving, as well as paid time off during the winter holidays -- employees can also apply to purchase up to 10 days of additional time off through payroll deductions
- EY leverages employee insights to solve business challenges, organizing an annual innovation challenge that empowers employees to think beyond their day-to-day work -- participants with approved suggestions are invited to prepare pitches for the EY Employee Experience Innovation Council -- selected proposals may then move forward for further development



Employer Background
Industry | Accounting |
Established in Canada | 1864 |
Major Canadian locations | St. John's NL, Waterloo ON, Saskatoon SK, Victoria BC, Toronto ON, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Winnipeg MB, London ON, Ottawa ON, Montréal QC, Québec QC, Halifax NS, Dieppe NB, Saint John NB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 8,685 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 632 |
Full-time employees worldwide | 384,484 |
Workforce engaged on a contract basis | 8% |
Average age of employees in Canada | 34 years |
Longest serving employee | 46 years |
Work Environment Rating: B+
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, telecommuting, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week |
Commuter amenities | walk to public transit, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, nearby bike sharing station |
Onsite workplace features | head office is connected to the city's PATH system, with hundreds of indoor and outdoor dining options, inside, the workplace features virtual collaboration rooms, private rooms for calls, a variety of seating arrangements to inspire collaboration and creativity, telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, private phone booth, nap room, religious observance room, outdoor patio, discounts at local restaurants |
Employee lounge amenities | comfortable seating, music, television, board games |
Other food options at main location | MicroMarket (convenience-store style area, employees can purchase a variety of snacks and healthy to-go meals) |
Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: A
Employee social committee name | various social committees across all offices throughout Canada |
Past social events | Toronto Spring 2023 event at Wonderland, sustainable fashion sprint, Calgary Stampede, office-wide karaoke night, ping pong tournament |
Cultural aspects | business-casual dress daily, dress-for-your-day policy, casual dress (e.g. jeans) daily, can bring pets to work when needed, 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 | informal coffee chats with senior leaders (with Q&A), regular webcasts with the CEO, town halls, EY Circles meetings (for employees in a given practice and at local offices), employee experience innovation challenge |
Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: A
Outside salary surveys | participates in outside salary surveys every 6 months |
Employee salary reviews | individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months |
Long-term savings | defined-contribution (DC) pension |
Long-term planning | retirement planning assistance, phased-in retirement work options |
Year-end bonuses | available to all employees |
Referral bonuses (max) | new employee referral bonuses (up to $7,500) 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 |
Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: A
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 85% of the premiums |
Flexible coverage | health plan is flexible with adjustable premiums and coverage levels |
Minimum hours worked for coverage | 15 hours per week |
Waiting period | there is no waiting period for coverage |
Family coverage option | yes |
Retiree coverage with no age limit | yes |
Dental coverage | routine, restorative |
Eyecare | $250 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 $5,000 each year |
Wellness spending account | up to $1,000 each year |
Fitness club subsidy | up to $1,000 each year |
Additional health plan information | mental health care coverage includes a wide range of practitioners (psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, clinical counsellors and marriage/family therapists), coverage for gender affirmation procedures, well-being fund (up to $1,000 per year, can be used for fitness classes and equipment, wellness-related expenses such as nutrition counselling and smoking cessation, work-from-home equipment, and recreational items such as camping gear) |
Additional health and wellness initiatives | new wellbeing leader role created in the past year, EYLiveWell.ca website (resources and access to well-being programming), virtual well-being sessions hosted regularly with Cleveland Clinic Canada |
Family-friendly benefits note | EY 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 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Adoption assistance subsidy | up to $20,000 per child |
Additional family-friendly benefits | extended parental leave to unpaid leave, phased-in return to work for new parents |
Additional family-friendly information | career and family transition coaching program to help employees taking extended leave transition back to work, Today's Families Network (workshops to explore the firm's leave policies and benefits, resources and support for caregivers), offsite childcare subsidy covers 100 hours of in-home or centre-based backup care |
Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B+
Vacation note | EY 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 |
Paid summer shutdown | employees receive 5 days off during the summer months |
Paid holiday shutdown | during the Christmas to New Year's holiday break, employees receive an additional 3 days off |
Personal paid days off | employees can schedule 2 personal days off each year, as needed |
Unpaid leave maximum | 3 months |
Additional time-off information | managers and executives start at 4 and 5 weeks of vacation, employees can opt to purchase 5 or 10 days additional vacation days through payroll deductions, sabbatical leave for client-serving professionals (up to 4 months off at 15% of their base pay with full benefits coverage) |
Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: B+
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 4 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), Recognition Award Centre, online self-serve cross-border program enables employees to nominate one another for monetary and non-monetary rewards |
In-house survey period | in-house surveys are conducted every 4 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, mentoring to transfer retirees' skills |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $3,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Unrelated tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 50% of tuition per year for courses unrelated to current position |
Unrelated tuition maximum | employer pays up to $3,500 in tuition subsidies per year for courses unrelated to current position |
Education leave | educational leaves of absence are available |
Unique training & development programs | extensive onboarding (dedicated websites, onboarding champions, buddies and counsellors), extensive leadership development programs, international assignments, Mobility4U program (nomination-based program to provide employees with an opportunity to work across borders on short or long-term assignments) |
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 22,000 hours last year |
Total number of charities supported last year | approximately 110 charitable and community organizations were supported last year |
Some of the community organizations supported | United Way Centraide Canada, Junior Achievement Canada, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, NEXT Canada, Pathways to Education, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, BlackNorth Initiative, Project Forest, ACCES Employment, Elders Knowledge Circle |
Community highlight | EY focuses its charitable efforts on initiatives that support the environment, entrepreneurship, education and equity -- the firm's Ripples social impact program allows employees to apply their skills and knowledge to volunteering opportunities that align with their values |
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 EY was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):
- EY welcomed over 1,000 interns and co-op students to the organization over the past year across its assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions practices, with placements ranging from 12 to 16 weeks in length
- EY's THRIVE Academy program sets new interns up for success by providing access to cutting-edge virtual learning programs, networking opportunities, and information from EY's industry leaders -- the program enables new hires to gain an understanding of their strengths, hone their business acumen and deepen their understanding of the sector and industry - EY supports students pursuing their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with access to CPA Canada, financial support for exam costs, and guidance from local teams of partners, managers and mentors -- students are rewarded with extra vacation days as they pass the Common Final Exam
- EY prepares new hires for a successful start with a robust onboarding program that begins as soon as the job offer is accepted, with a pre-boarding survey to gather insights on how to improve the hiring experience, as well as access to a pre-hire onboarding portal with information about the organization to ensure a smooth transition -- new hires also have ample opportunity to connect with their peers and leadership through various networking events, including a meet and greet breakfast with senior leaders and a well-being session



Highlights
Industry | Accounting |
Major Canadian locations | St. John's NL, Waterloo ON, Saskatoon SK, Victoria BC, Toronto ON, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Winnipeg MB, London ON, Ottawa ON, Montréal QC, Québec QC, Halifax NS, Dieppe NB, Saint John NB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 8,685 |
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, apprenticeship/skilled trades programs |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $3,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Unique training and development opportunities | CPA student programs (variety of programs available including direct-to-tax and tax assurance rotation), Leader as Coach program for young leaders, 2-week consulting boot camp for new graduates, EY POWER Up leadership and brand development experience (workshop focused on identifying tangible actions for career advancement), EY Master Class catalogue of science-based and CPE-accredited virtual courses and learning experiences, consulting boot camp for new graduates (2-week immersion boot camp focused on consulting skills) |
Additional highlights | distributes a pre-boarding survey before each new hire's start date to gather insights on the hiring and onboarding experience, wellbeing session for new hirs (supports wellbeing by providing tips and insights on how to manage financial, physical, emotional and social wellbeing), Horizons career development program |
Dedicated employee resource group | EY Circles (meetings that enable employees to connect regularly with leadership, bring ideas forward and ask questions) |
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 EY was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):
- EY maintains a neurodiversity centre of excellence model to improve the recruitment, development and integration of a neurodiverse workforce, and offers client-facing solutions to help its clients establish similar working models within their own organizations
- EY includes talent-related objectives and inclusiveness criteria as part of performance management programs for partners, principals, associate partners, executive directors and directors
- EY supports a three-year inclusive leadership program to accelerate the development of high-potential diverse candidates into leadership roles and maintains a Black professionals network reverse mentorship program to foster relationships with leadership and mentees, and to improve understanding of the successes, challenges and barriers faced by Black professionals



Highlights
Industry | Accounting |
Major Canadian locations | St. John's NL, Waterloo ON, Saskatoon SK, Victoria BC, Toronto ON, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Winnipeg MB, London ON, Ottawa ON, Montréal QC, Québec QC, Halifax NS, Dieppe NB, Saint John NB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 8,685 |
Performance management and accountability | talent-related objectives and specific inclusiveness criteria are part of all performance management programs for partners, principals, associate partners, executive directors and directors, global D&I tracker to measure and track company progress |
Employee resource groups | networks host events such as panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities, current networks include AccessAbilities, Pan-Asian Professionals, Unity (2SLGBTQIA+ and allies), Latino Professionals, Indigenous Professionals Council, Today’s Family Network, Black Professional Network, Professional Women’s Network, EY Muslim Community, EY Jewish Community, and EY Ukrainians & Friends Community |
Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies | coverage for gender affirming care, to a lifetime maximum of $25,000 |
Recruitment initiatives | diversity training for recruiters, attends job fairs aimed at visible and non-visible minorities and those who are new to Canada as well as Indigenous recruitment fairs, ensures women-led interviews or a female participant in at least one round of interviews, referral bonus incentives for diverse candidates, neurodiversity centre of excellence to recruit, onboard, develop and integrate neurodiverse team members (first Canadian centre opened in 2020), EY cyber workforce enablement program to assist veterans in finding technology employment upon entering their civilian careers |
Retention and development programs | three-year inclusive leadership program for high-potential diverse candidates, Black Professionals Network reverse mentorship program |
Training and awareness initiatives | inclusion matters podcast, Indigenous culture awareness course, upstanding intervention e-learning available in 8 languages |
Diversity highlights | offers solutions to help clients expand neuro-inclusion efforts within their organizations, closed its offices in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and provided learning resources to increase understanding among employees, hosted internal diversity, equity and inclusion events and listening sessions (conversations include anti-racism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian hate crime, and a Sharing Circle following discovery of graves at residential schools) |
The Career Directory
EY has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Accounting |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,001 to 10,000 |
Major Canadian locations | St. John's NL, Waterloo ON, Saskatoon SK, Victoria BC, Toronto ON, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Winnipeg MB, London ON, Ottawa ON, Montréal QC, Québec QC, Halifax NS, Dieppe NB, Saint John NB |
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 |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $3,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
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
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
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Bachelor of Engineering
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Bachelor of Science
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Master of Business Administration
Recruits at these schools
- Concordia University
- Dalhousie University
- HEC Montréal
- McGill University
- McMaster University
- Queen's University
- Simon Fraser University
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- Université de Montréal
- Université Laval
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- University of Manitoba
- University of Ottawa
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- York University