Recognized as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2023):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 6, 2023)
Here are some of the reasons why Royal Canadian Mint, The was selected as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2023):
- Along with retirement planning assistance services, Royal Canadian Mint helps employees plan for a secure financial future with contributions to a defined benefit pension plan -- and employees may be able to take advantage of phased-in work options when nearing retirement
- Royal Canadian Mint strives to make mental health services more accessible, offering coverage for mental health practitioners through its benefits plan (up to $2,000 annually)
- Royal Canadian Mint supports employees who want to start a family with generous maternity and parental leave top-up policies for new and adoptive parents -- and offers the option to phase in their return to work

A Royal Canadian Mint facility
Highlights
Industry | Federal government, physical currency production and distribution |
Established in Canada | 1908 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Winnipeg MB, Ottawa ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 1,188 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 28 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 44.5 years |
Longest serving employee | 36 years |
Benefits note | Royal Canadian Mint, The has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Hybrid work | home office allowance, dedicated hybrid work training for managers and employees |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, defined-benefit (DB) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $2,000 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 93% of salary for 15 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 93% of salary for 37 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 93% of salary for 61 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 | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employees are involved in selection of charities |
The Career Directory
Royal Canadian Mint, The has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Manufacturing employees at the Royal Canadian Mint
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Federal government, physical currency production and distribution |
Full-time employees in Canada | 1,001 to 2,500 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Winnipeg MB, Ottawa ON |
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 | Junior Engineer, Procurement Specialist, Junior Cost Accountant, Human Resources Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Junior Analyst, Sales Coordinator |
Starting salary | $60K to $65K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Additional vacation information | employees receive 2 to 3 weeks of starting vacation allowance, depending on their position |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Criminology
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Public Relations / Communications
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Chemical
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Production / Manufacturing
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Bachelor of Laws
- Corporate
- Labour
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Bachelor of Science
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Materials Science
- Metallurgy
- Occupational Therapy
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Architecture Technician
- Autocad
- Communications / Public Relations
- Computer Science
- Engineering Technician
- Graphic Arts / Design
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing / Sales
- Office Administration
- Purchasing / Logistics
- Tool & Die / Machinist / Millwright
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Doctorate (Eng.)
- Chemical
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Production / Manufacturing
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Doctorate (Science)
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Materials Science
- Metallurgy
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
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Master of Engineering
- Chemical
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Production / Manufacturing
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Master of Science
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Materials Science
- Metallurgy
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)
- Professional Engineer
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Algonquin College
- Carleton University
- La Cité collégiale
- Université du Québec
- University of Ottawa
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo