Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2026), Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2026) and Top Employers for Canadians Over 40 (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 17, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why Procter & Gamble Inc. was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2026), Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2026) and Top Employers for Canadians Over 40 (2025):
- P&G Canada supports flexible work options, including formal programs to work from anywhere worldwide (up to 20 days annually) or from other locations in Canada (up to three months annually) for eligible employees -- the company also supports a formal program ensuring there are no scheduled meetings on Friday afternoons (as well as a program that encourages employees to disconnect after working hours)
- P&G Canada encourages employees to keep fit and have fun with their colleagues through generous sponsorships (50 per cent subsidies) for employee sports activities and events, including running, hockey, baseball, dragon boating, volleyball, dodgeball, flag football, and soccer
- P&G Canada supports the Power of the Mind Networks to provide support and training for employees and organizes numerous wellness events during the year -- and employees actively participate in the parent company's global wellness strategy which is focused on overall employee wellness through four main pillars: physical, mental, financial and work life balance (with global wellness initiatives hosted simultaneously worldwide)
Employer Background
| Industry | Consumer products manufacturing |
| Established in Canada | 1837 |
| Publicly traded | yes |
| Parent company | The Procter & Gamble Company |
| Parent company head office | Cincinnati, OH, United States |
| Major Canadian locations | Brantford ON, Montréal QC, Toronto ON, Belleville ON, Vancouver BC |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 1,792 |
| Part-time employees in Canada | 135 |
| Full-time employees worldwide | 110,735 |
| Workforce engaged on a contract basis | 7.5% |
| Average age of employees in Canada | 39 years |
| Longest serving employee | 46 years |
Work Environment Rating: A+
| Commuter amenities | walk to public transit, subsidized parking, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, nearby bike sharing station |
| Onsite workplace features | work environment designed to encourage employees to move throughout the day, combining open-concept workspaces with multiple seating configurations, telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, private phone booth, nap room, religious observance room, self-serve lunchroom, outdoor patio |
| Employee lounge amenities | comfortable seating, television, pool table, table tennis, shuffleboard, whiteboards on wheels for creativity, storage lockers for travelling employees |
| Snacks available | fruit cups, overnight oats, granola bars, baked veggie chips, bananas, apples |
| Onsite cafeteria | healthy menus, special diet menus, subsidized meals |
| Other food options at main location | numerous restaurants and cafes within a short walk in the Yonge and Sheppard neighbourhood |
| Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), formal work from anywhere worldwide program (up to 20 days annually) and work from anywhere in Canada program (up to 3 months annually) for eligible employees, one-time $325 home office set-up allowance (up to $250 for interns and co-op students), formal program to ensure there are no scheduled meetings on Friday afternoons, formal program to encourage employees to disconnect after working hours |
Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: A
| Employee social committee name | variety of employee affinity networks and groups |
| Past social events | sponsors employee sports teams and activities, including running, hockey, baseball, dragon boat, volleyball, dodgeball, flag football, and soccer teams (provides a 50 per cent subsidy for team costs), departmental holiday celebrations throughout the Christmas season and celebrates a variety of cultural events throughout the year |
| Cultural aspects | business-casual dress daily, dress-for-your-day policy, casual dress (e.g. jeans) daily, employee sports teams, organized social activities for retirees |
| Employee communications | company newsletter |
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 | defined-contribution (DC) pension |
| Long-term planning | retirement planning assistance, phased-in retirement work options |
| Share purchase plan | available to all employees |
| Referral bonuses (max) | new employee referral bonuses (up to $300) for some positions |
| Signing bonuses | available for some positions |
| Additional financial benefits | year-end bonuses for some employees, corporate discount program (e.g. retail, services, travel, etc.), discounted home insurance, discounted auto insurance, low-interest home loans, discounted auto lease rates, (group mortgage program (preferred rates on mortgages and personal loans), discounted pet insurance rates, preferred car rental rates (for work and personal rentals |
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 | 18 hours per week |
| Waiting period | there is no waiting period for coverage |
| Family coverage option | yes |
| Dental coverage | routine, restorative, orthodontics |
| Eyecare | $275 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 |
| Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $4,000 each year |
| Fitness club subsidy | up to $250 each year |
| Additional health plan information | unused flexible health credits can be transferred to savings, P&G share purchases, to health spending and wellness accounts, or to purchase additional vacation days |
| Additional health and wellness initiatives | Power of the Mind Networks (provides education and support to individual employees), mental health training for managers, meditation and prayer room on-site, hosts a variety of health and fitness challenges throughout the year |
| In vitro fertilization (IVF) | $10,000 per lifetime |
| Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 16 weeks |
| Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 8 weeks |
| Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 8 weeks |
| Adoption assistance subsidy | up to $5,000 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 1 week, academic scholarships of up to $2,000 per child |
Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B+
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
| Vacation jump | vacation increases after 5 years of employment |
| Maximum vacation allowance | employees move to a maximum of 7 weeks of vacation over their career |
| Previous experience | considers previous work experience when setting annual vacation for new employees |
| Personal paid days off | employees can schedule 3 personal days off each year, as needed |
| Unpaid leave maximum | 3 months |
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), individual and team recognition awards, annual recognition events |
| In-house survey period | in-house surveys are conducted every 6 months |
| Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months |
Training & Skills Development Rating: A
| Career planning | online employee skills inventory |
| In-house training initiatives | mentoring, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships |
| Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
| Education leave | educational leaves of absence are available |
Community Involvement Rating: A
| Scope of charitable involvement | local, national, international |
| Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
| Total number of charities supported last year | approximately 10 charitable and community organizations were supported last year |
| Some of the community organizations supported | United Way Greater Toronto, World Wildlife Fund, GlobalMedic, Food Banks Canada, Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, Always #EndPeriodPoverty campaign, Indspire Scholarship Program |
| Charitable giving | matches employee donations |
| Community highlight | P&G's annual charitable giving campaign includes a citizenship platform that includes community impact; equality and inclusion; and environmental sustainability with a foundation based on ethics and corporate governance -- the company supports a formal P&G Gives Back team that dedicates time to lead the annual employee (and retiree) engagement and fundraising campaign for the United Way and other partner charities |
Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026):
By Kristina Leung, Stephanie Leung, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 19, 2026)
Here are some of the reasons why Procter & Gamble Inc. was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026):
- P&G Canada manages a robust internship program offering positions in sales, finance, analytics, product supply, IT and brand (to name a few), with participants paid a monthly salary that is reviewed annually for benchmarking -- the company operates with a "build from within" mindset, with over 95 per cent of employees starting in entry-level positions and advancing
- P&G Canada invests significantly in its campus recruitment program and is actively involved in a number of student initiatives and events, including virtual campus information sessions, social media competitions, appearing as guest speakers in senior classes and participating in networking events and career fairs
- New hires and interns in P&G Canada's Global Business Services (GBS) and IT teams are eligible to participate in the Innovation North program -- the Canadian leadership team identifies key business challenges, which are then tackled by small, agile teams in the program, and allows participants to gain leadership experience and coaching for junior members while experiencing various technologies
Highlights
| Industry | Consumer products manufacturing |
| Major Canadian locations | Brantford ON, Montréal QC, Toronto ON, Belleville ON, Vancouver BC |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 1,792 |
| Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities, paid internships |
| In-house training programs | orientation program, in-house training, online training, online employee skills inventory, mentoring |
| Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
| Unique training and development opportunities | internships and co-op positions across a variety of departments (ranging from 4 to 8-12 months), new hires and interns in the GBS and IT group may participate in the Innovation North program (tackles business challenges identified by leadership), opportunities to connect with senior leadership through "Coffee Connects" and "Ask Me Anything" sessions, training opportunities at the global head office in Cincinnati, OH (within first two years of employment), buddy program |
| Additional highlights | tailored orientation program for new hires and interns with onboarding and training sessions, Innovation North runs social events to connect new hires and interns, extensive campus recruitment program that includes participation from P&G employees and employee networks, sponsors the Start Proud conference and career fair for LGBTQ+ students transitioning to the workforce |
| Dedicated employee resource group | New Hire Network for employees or interns with less than than 3 years of tenure at the organization (provides support, guidance, and organizes social events) |
| 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 Procter & Gamble Inc. was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):
- P&G Canada maintains a number of employee resource groups that help facilitate outreach and recruitment initiatives as well as internal training and awareness -- the Indigenous Professional Network was created to promote representation and support Indigenous employees through recruitment, employee awareness, and community engagement
- P&G Canada manages a mental health action plan, focused on creating awareness, fostering well-being and reducing stigma -- the company also created the Power of Minds Employee Champions program to act as a mental health and employee advocate, supporting, listening to and directing employees to mental health resources if needed
- P&G Canada created a Black and Indigenous student internship program across all five functions (sales, brand management, finance, IT and supply chain) to reach underrepresented student candidates and accelerate representation
Highlights
| Industry | Consumer products manufacturing |
| Major Canadian locations | Brantford ON, Montréal QC, Toronto ON, Belleville ON, Vancouver BC |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 1,853 |
| Management of diversity and inclusion initiatives | maintains a Canadian diversity council (led by the VP of HR and E&I leader, is comprised of the organization's diversity networks), created an equality and inclusion action plan with short-term actions that support long-term strategies, chief equality and inclusion officer |
| Performance management and accountability | reviewed regularly by leadership and Canadian president, created dashboard to be used in business talent reviews, P&G executives conduct annual diversity reviews with senior-level employees from across all business units to assess progress and reinforce leadership accountability, senior leaders also have diversity results tied to their stock options awards, goal to raise representation of Indigenous employees to 3% |
| Employee resource groups | ERGs receive company funding and are led by employee volunteers (who are in turn supported by an executive sponsor as well as an HR partner), P&G has the following ERGs in Canada: BTA Network (administrative professionals), Latin Network, Asian Professional Network, Black Professional Network, European Professional Network, GABLE Network (2SLGBTQIA+), Women’s Network (with subgroups such as parents of 0-8-year-old children, parents of teenagers, and elder care support), Power of Minds Network (mental health), People with Disabilities Network, Indigenous Professional Network, French Network (francophones), P&G Beyond Borders (for newcomers to Canada and the Greater Toronto Area) |
| Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies | created Indigenous Professional Network in 2021 to help fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's call to action #92, mental health action plan created by P&G's Power of Minds team, gender affirming transition guidelines for employees and managers, trans-inclusive washroom policy for the Toronto office, supplier diversity program for businesses owned by minorities, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans |
| Recruitment initiatives | voluntary self-identification, establishes diversity goals based on the total pool of Canadians qualified for positions and creates targeted efforts to recruit diverse candidates, Black and Indigenous student internship program, ERGs such as the Black Professional Network and GABLE help recruit diverse talent (partnering with student associations, hosting recruitment sessions) |
| Retention and development programs | ensures diverse representation of candidates in the pipeline for promotion at quarterly talent management reviews |
| Training and awareness initiatives | annual equality and inclusion month with various workshops and events, ERGs also organize celebrations for important dates (Diwali, Lunar New Year, Pride), mandatory course on diversity and inclusion as part of the onboarding process, mental health leadership training for managers |
| Diversity highlights | two senior managers founded P&G Beyond Borders in the past year for newcomers to Canada and the Greater Toronto Area to help decrease transition anxiety, began tracking representation of intern and co-op students to better understand the talent pipeline |
The Career Directory
Procter & Gamble Inc. has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Highlights for New Grads
| Industry | Consumer products manufacturing |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 1,001 to 2,500 |
| Parent company | The Procter & Gamble Company |
| Parent company head office | Cincinnati, OH, United States |
| Major Canadian locations | Brantford ON, Montréal QC, Toronto ON, Belleville ON, Vancouver BC |
| Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
| Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring |
| Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
| Starting salary | $80K to $90K |
| Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, 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
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Bachelor of Engineering
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Bachelor of Science
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Master of Arts
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Master of Business Administration
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Master of Engineering
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Master of Science
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Cisco Certifications
- Financial Planning (CFP, FMA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)
- Logistics (CITT, CIFFA)
- Microsoft Certifications
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
Recruits at these schools
- Brock University
- Carleton University
- Concordia University
- Dalhousie University
- First Nations University of Canada
- HEC Montréal
- Lakehead University
- McGill University
- McMaster University
- Queen's University
- Simon Fraser University
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- Trent University
- Université de Moncton
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université Laval
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- University of Guelph
- University of Manitoba
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- University of Ottawa
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Toronto
- University of Victoria
- University of Waterloo
- University of Windsor
- University of Winnipeg
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- York University