TITLE SPONSOR
Towers Perrin is a global professional services firm that helps organizations around the world optimize performance through effective people, risk and financial management. The HR Services business of Towers Perrin provides global human resource consulting and related services that help organizations effectively manage their investment in people, in areas such as employee benefits, compensation, communication, change management, employee research and the delivery of HR services. More info »
LUNCHEON SPONSOR
With roots in Canada dating back to 1865, Sun Life Financial has been offering group benefits plans to Canadians since 1919. Sun Life's Group Benefits and Group Retirement Services business units provide security and financial protection to Canadians throughout their working careers. More info »
RECEPTION SPONSOR
A trusted partner to more than 40,000 Canadian organizations, Ceridian delivers best-practice Human Resource solutions that maximize the value of people. The company has over 40 years of experience in Canada, and conducts business from 10 locations across the country. More info »
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
Homewood Employee Health provides employee assistance plans (EAPs) to employers across North America. For more than 25 years, Homewood has been improving the emotional health of employees in almost every industry, including retail, manufacturing, service, academic, emergency services, health care and government. Homewood currently manages EAP programs for over 200 employers, covering over 300,000 employees and family members. More info »
MAJOR SPONSORS
For more than 50 years, Air France has served Canada with its trademark luxury air service. Today, the airline operates three flights each day from Montreal to Paris and one daily departure to Paris from Toronto. Recently named 'Airline of the Year' by Air Transport World, the Air France-KLM group operates 2,000 daily flights out of Paris and Amsterdam and serves 225 destinations worldwide. More info »
BMO Financial Group is a diversified financial services organization, with assets of $377 billion as of January 31, 2008 and more than 36,000 employees. BMO serves clients across Canada through its Canadian retail arm, BMO Bank of Montreal, and through its wealth management firms BMO Nesbitt Burns, BMO InvestorLine and BMO Harris Private Banking. BMO Capital Markets, our North American investment and corporate banking division, provides a full suite of financial products and services to our North American and international clients. BMO also serves personal and commercial clients in the United States through Chicago-based Harris. More info »
Candidate Manager (A Saongroup Company) is a global software provider specializing in providing web-based talent management and restructuring solutions. Over 180 organizations across 80 countries have made Candidate Manager their talent management system because of its ease of use and unparalleled customer service levels. Industry leading organizations such as Merrill Lynch, Hilton Hotels, SNC Lavalin & Siemens, have all selected Candidate Manager to drive their talent management strategy. More info »
Roche is a world leader in providing pharmaceutical and diagnostic solutions that make a profound difference in people's lives. We are committed to innovative approaches to clinical trials for new drug therapies, and contribute to the infrastructure supporting governments, corporations and communities around the world. Globally, Roche employs roughly 75,000 worldwide and has R&D agreements and strategic alliances with numerous partners. Roche manufactures Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate), an antiviral used in the management of influenza. More info »
Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$410 billion as at June 30, 2007. More info »
The Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is one of Canada's pre-eminent business schools. Offering degree and executive programs, Rotman was recently ranked 13th in the world by BusinessWeek magazine for the design and delivery of customized executive programs. Rotman is the academic partner on the Canada's Top 100 Employers project and chairs the competition's academic advisory board. More info »
Royal LePage Relocation Services has been offering, for 44 years, industry-leading international global work mobility programs to corporations, government agencies and individuals. In 2007, their 450 relocation professionals have managed over 25,000 relocations, 50,000 transferee services and more than $1 billion in client relocation expenses. Their services are divided into six distinct lines: Corporate, Government, Assignment, Consulting, Financial and Individual. More info »
An award-winning advertising agency specializing in employer branding, Tamm Communication's clients are the who's who of Canadian corporations, municipalities, health care, and not-for-profit organizations. Viive Tamm, co-founder and Executive Director, has spent over 30 years in this highly specialized field and has made the Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs list in Profit magazine for the last six years. More info »
The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) is working to remove the barriers immigrants face when entering the labour market, while at the same time helping organizations benefit from the talents and skills immigrants bring with them to Canada. TRIEC is our partner on the Best Employers for New Canadians competition. Since 2003, TRIEC has collaborated with a diverse group of stakeholders including employers and all three levels of government. TRIEC is finding solutions, ensuring action, and connecting partners in new and unique ways. More info »
MEDIA SPONSORS
Founded in 1905, Maclean's is Canada's leading news magazine, reaching over 2.9 million Canadians every week. As Canada's largest English-language current affairs magazine, Maclean's leads the discussion on issues that matter to Canadians in the fields of international affairs, social issues, national politics, business and culture. Maclean's is our editorial partner on the national Canada's Top 100 Employers competition and announces the winners each October in a special cover story.
The Toronto Star is Canada's largest newspaper, reaching over 2.1 million readers every week. With a 110 year history, the Toronto Star has won more National Newspaper Awards than any other news organization in Canada. The Toronto Star is our editorial partner on the Greater Toronto's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the competition's winners.
The Canadian HR Reporter is the nation's leading industry magazine for human resources managers. Published 22 times a year by Thomson Carswell, this popular trade tabloid brings the latest news and analysis to thousands of HR professionals across Canada. The Canadian HR Reporter is our editorial partner on the Canada's Top 100 Employers project and publishes a special issue each October focusing on the HR-related stories that set the "Top 100" employers apart.
Founded in 1907, the Financial Post is the business section of the National Post newspaper. Distributed in every province and territory, more than 1.5 million Canadians read the Financial Post in an average week. The Financial Post is our editorial partner on the Financial Post's Ten Best Companies to Work For project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the competition's winners.
The Vancouver Sun is a distinguished broadsheet that was founded in 1912. The daily newspaper is read by over 800,000 residents in BC's Lower Mainland each week. The Vancouver Sun is our editorial partner on the BC's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the competition's winners.
The Province is the largest daily newspaper in British Columbia. Founded in 1898, this quality tabloid is read by over 845,000 BC residents each weekday. The Province is our editorial partner on the BC's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the competition's winners.
Founded in 1858, the Times Colonist is the newspaper of record for the British Columbia capital. The daily newspaper is read by over 191,000 Victoria residents each week. The Times Colonist is our editorial partner on the BC's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the competition's winners.
The Calgary Herald is the largest newspaper in Alberta. Founded in 1883, the broadsheet is read by over 476,000 residents of Southern Alberta each week. The Calgary Herald is our editorial partner on the Alberta's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the competition's winners.
Founded in 1903, the Edmonton Journal is read by over 470,000 Northern Alberta residents each week. The broadsheet was the first newspaper outside the USA to win a Pulitzer Prize. The Edmonton Journal is our editorial partner on the Alberta's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the competition's winners.
Founded in 1902, The StarPhoenix is the largest newspaper in Saskatchewan. The broadsheet reaches over 141,000 readers in Saskatoon each week. The StarPhoenix is our editorial partner on the Saskatchewan's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the competition's winners.
The Leader-Post is the newspaper of record for the Saskatchewan capital. Founded in 1883, the broadsheet reaches over 122,000 Regina residents each week. The Leader-Post is our editorial partner on the Saskatchewan's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the competition's winners.
Founded in 1872, the Winnipeg Free Press is the oldest newspaper in Western Canada. The broadsheet is published seven days a week and reaches over 125,000 readers across Manitoba. The Winnipeg Free Press was our editorial partner on the 2007 Manitoba's Top Employers competition and published a special editorial feature in October 2006 announcing the competition's winners.
The Ottawa Citizen is the largest newspaper in the nation's capital. Established in 1845, the broadsheet reaches over 474,000 residents of the Ottawa Valley each week. The Ottawa Citizen is our editorial partner on the National Capital Region's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the winners of this competition.
Le Devoir is perhaps the most respected and influential newspaper in French-speaking Canada. Founded in 1910, Le Devoir is the newspaper of record in Québec and is our editorial partner on the Montréal's Top Employers project, publishing a special editorial supplement each fall announcing the competition's winners.
The Gazette is Canada's oldest continuously published newspaper. Established in 1778, the broadsheet is Montreal's largest English-language newspaper and reaches over 579,000 readers each week. The Gazette is our editorial partner on the Montreal's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial supplement each October announcing the winners of this competition.
Founded in 1875, The Chronicle Herald is the largest newspaper in Eastern Canada. The broadsheet is Canada's largest independently-owned newspaper, reaching 395,000 readers in Halifax and across Nova Scotia each week. The Chronicle Herald is our editorial partner on the Nova Scotia's Top Employers project and publishes a special editorial section each October announcing the winners of this competition.
Today's Parent is Canada's largest parenting magazine, reaching over one-half million readers each month. With its other magazines (Pregnancy & Birth, Newborn, Baby & Toddler), Today's Parent reaches parents with children up to 14 years of age. Today's Parent is our editorial partner on the Canada's Top 10 Family-Friendly Employers project and publishes a cover story each December announcing the winners of the competition.
Eluta.ca is a vertical search engine that monitors new job announcements at employers across Canada. It lets job-seekers discover new jobs in Canada as soon as they are posted on employers' websites. Discover the search engine the Toronto Star calls "a sea change for job-seekers". Eluta.ca is one of the four most-visited job search sites in Canada, reaching over 400,00 unique users each month who perform over 4 million job searches.
BREAK SPONSORS
The Certified General Accountants of Ontario is a self-governing body, which grants the exclusive right to the CGA designation, and controls the professional standards, conduct and discipline of its members and students in the province of Ontario. It comprises more than 17,000 certified general accountants and 9,000 students in the CGA program. Broadly and deeply competent, certified general accountants (CGAs) are committed to meeting the needs of businesses and organizations with accounting and financial expertise, strategic insight, leadership and know-how. CGA Ontario�s official charitable partner is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and its affiliate agencies across Ontario. More info »
Certified Management Accountants of Ontario is a self-governing professional organization that awards the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation to qualified candidates in Ontario. Of CMA Canada's 47,000 members across Canada and around the world, 20,000 members call Ontario home. More info »
Green Shield Canada specializes in group and individual health and dental benefits programs and administration. Recognized as a leader and innovator, Green Shield offers a broad range of high-quality, cost-effective programs. As Canada's only national not-for-profit health and dental benefits carrier, their goal is to serve their customers by providing the most efficient customer service and the most effective benefits programs. More info »
Founded in 1972, T.E. Wealth provides financial, investment, tax and estate planning services and is Canada's largest fee-only financial consulting firm. Their Corporate Services division provides group financial planning and training, as well as specialized financial, compliance and tax planning for executives and senior-level employees who have complex compensation packages. More info »
EXHIBITORS
Specializing in recruitment advertising, Ad Vendors HR Communications holds a talented, dedicated staff providing custom web and graphic design, call-to- action copywriting, as well as keenly researched multi-media recommendations and booking services. Whether you require a complete ad campaign or a few ads placed in community papers, their focus is always on helping you draw talent and enhance your employer branding objectives while truly respecting your budget. They've made a name for themselves helping others make a name for themselves, let them become your next step to success. More info »
Best Doctors connects seriously ill Canadians and their treating physicians with world renowned specialists to confirm the right diagnosis and the right treatment options while providing empowerment to them through knowledge, guidance and ongoing support.
Best Doctors believes in helping employees and their families get the best care, right from the start, resulting in reduced complications, faster recoveries and better outcomes. More info »
BountyJobs is an online marketplace where employers have access to thousands of experienced headhunters - all ready to submit quality resumes as soon as a position is posted. There are no costs to join and no monthly membership fees. Employers choose their fees and pay one vendor, BountyJobs, who delivers the award to the successful headhunter. More info »
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is Canada's national resource for
the advancement of workplace health and safety. CCOHS promotes the total well-being--physical,
psychosocial and mental health--of working Canadians by providing information, training and education,
management systems and solutions that support health and safety programs and the prevention of
injury and illness. More info »
Since their inception in 1996, Career Edge Organization has collaborated with over 1,000 organizations across Canada to provide meaningful work experiences for over 8,000 skilled graduates, graduates with disabilities and internationally qualified professionals through high quality paid internship programs. Their interns have gained meaningful work experiences to help launch their careers and their valued host organizations have benefited from the talent, enthusiastic attitudes, skills and the new perspectives these interns bring to the job without the cost of traditional recruiting. More info »
Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC) is the not-for-profit professional certification body that serves the interests of Canadians by developing, enforcing and promoting the highest competency and ethical standards in financial planning in Canada. There are currently over 17,000 individuals who voluntarily meet FPSC's standards and are awarded the right to use the CFP Certified Financial Planner marks. More info »
First Advantage offers Global Talent Acquisition Solutions to organizations across all industries including hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies. First Advantage provides a comprehensive suite of employer solutions specifically designed to reduce the time and cost associated with recruiting, hiring management, screening and ongoing retention processes. More info »
Kenexa Corporation (Nasdaq: KNXA) provides software, services and proprietary content that enable organizations to more effectively recruit and retain employees. Kenexa solutions include applicant tracking, onboarding, employment process outsourcing, employment branding, skills and behavioural assessments, structured interviews, performance management, multi-rater feedback surveys, employee engagement surveys and HR Analytics. Kenexa employs more than 1,200 people worldwide, Canadian operations headquartered in Toronto. More info »
Multifacet Diversity Solutions Ltd. is a unique organization that specializes in the timely fields of Multifaith and Cultural Education and Accommodation Solutions for the Workplace. Multifacet deploys a dynamic line of products and solutions that range from extensive management training, to on the ground resources such as webinars and online guides. Visit www.multifacet.ca to learn how to become a faith/cultural friendly employer of choice. More info »
OriginHR. Where HR Begins. Successful talent management requires a mix of strategies. That's why OriginHR is Canada's most innovative HR solutions company. For over 26 years, they have worked with HR professionals and other senior executives across the country to create highly customized HR solutions. So whether you need to create a team of skilled specialists or make sure that the talent you've acquired stays put, OriginHR has the solutions to help you succeed. More info »
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. is the premier company for providing Employee (Family) Legal and Identity Theft Benefit Plan protection. They provide help in all areas of law, and in all 5 areas of Identity Theft. These benefits help companies reduce employee absenteeism and increase productivity. A quality, comprehensive legal service plan can help you retain and recruit employees as well. More info »
Procom is a leading provider of information technology professional services to corporate clients in Canada, the United States, and abroad. They are a Canadian-owned, privately-held company established in 1978, and currently rank as the 4th-largest Canadian IT Professional Services company (Branham 300, Backbone Magazine, April 2007). Procom currently represents more than 2,800 Consultants on assignment throughout North America. More info »
Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education. We are leaders in flexible learning options, offering more than 1,100 professionally relevant courses to individuals and organizations, including business and government. Each year we have over 65,400 enrollments in Arts; Business; Communication and Design; Community Services; Engineering, Architecture, and Science; Gateway for International Professionals; and Prime Time Learning. To find out more about The Chang School's programs for internationally educated professionals, including the International Accounting and Finance Professionals (IAFP) Program and the Professional Communication for Employment (PCE) Program, please visit www.ryerson.ca/ce/gateway.
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The University of Guelph is ranked as one of Canada's top comprehensive universities because of their commitment to student learning and innovative research. The University is dedicated to cultivating the essentials for their quality of life - water, food, environment, health, community, commerce, culture and learning. The University community also shares a profound sense of social responsibility, an obligation to address global issues and a concern for international development. More info »
The University of Waterloo operates the largest post secondary school co-op program of its kind in the world with more than 12,000 students enrolled over three semesters. It is a model of co-operative education which has spread to more than 100 colleges and universities across Canada. More info »
Founded in 1975, Sales Dynamics Inc. is a specialty advertising firm serving customers in Canada and the USA. Sales Dynamics offers quality custom-imprinted insignia items and is among Canada's largest promotional products distributors. More info »
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