Recognized as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2021):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 1, 2021)
Here are some of the reasons why Royal Canadian Mint, The was selected as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2021):
- 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 -- additionally, the organization supports employees with older children through an academic scholarship program (to $3,000 per child per year)
- Royal Canadian Mint helps employees balance work and their personal lives with a variety of flexible work arrangements as well as six paid personal days per year, which can be scheduled as needed
- Royal Canadian Mint takes a thoughtful approach when helping employees manage unexpected challenges, offering compassionate leave top-up for those called upon to care for a loved one (to 93 per cent of salary for up to 28 weeks)

A production employee at the Royal Canadian Mint
Highlights
Industry | Minting and coin distribution |
Established in Canada | 1908 |
Publicly traded | yes |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Winnipeg MB, Ottawa ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 1,066 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 42 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 44.76 years |
Longest serving employee | 36 years |
Long-term savings | defined-benefit (DB) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting |
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 | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership training, mentoring, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Employee charitable involvement | 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 | Minting and coin 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, 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