18 Calgary companies named among the top employers in Canada
Employers in Calgary are getting some serious recognition, as 18 local companies made Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.
In partnership with Statisca, Forbes looked at survey responses from more than 37,000 Canada-based employees working for businesses with at least 500 workers in Canada.
The survey included questions about compensation packages, work flexibility, training opportunities, leadership programs, and whether employees would recommend their employers. The ranking is out of 300 companies in total.
Out of the 18 Calgary companies on this list, only five managed to crack the top 100, with Bethany Care Society leading the way in spot number 36. The Calgary Stampede and Exhibition was the next Calgary employer on the list, coming in 55th place.
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Law firm Bennett Jones secured spot number 72, while Enmax and Alberta Energy Regulator rounded out the top tier at 84th and 88th, respectively.
Several more Calgary organizations landed just outside the top 100, including Mount Royal University at 104th, SMART Technologies in 115th place, and the City of Calgary at 119th, which was also named one of the best employers for young people in Canada.
Oil and gas companies made their presence known, with Enbridge in 130th place, Canadian Natural Resources in 194th, Suncor Energy in 206th, Cenovus Energy in 238th, and Shell Canada in 270th, all earning a spot on the list.
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The rest of the companies feature a mix of professional services and entertainment employers: Bantrel came in 139th, Boardwalk Rental Communities in 220th, MNP in 234th, Landmark Cinemas in 241st, and last but not least, Roger Communications in 286th.
Université Laval in Quebec took the top spot on the list, coming in first place, followed by McMillan in Ottawa, and Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec in second and third place, respectively.
You can find Forbes’ full ranking online.