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Background
Since 2001, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers have published an annual list of the best workplaces for older Canadians. These employers are Canada's leaders in creating special programs and benefits for employees over 50 years of age and are attracting older workers who are interested in these special initiatives. Until 2007, this competition was called the Top Ten Employers for Experienced Workers and published annually as an appendix to the Canada's Top 100 Employers paperback.
Selection Process
Each employer is evaluated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers in terms of whether: (1) they offer interesting programs designed to assist older workers; (2) they actively recruit new workers aged 50 years or older; (3) their HR policies take into account the unique concerns of older workers, such as by recognizing prior work experience (at previous employers) in determining vacation entitlement; (4) they offer a pension plan with reasonable employer contributions; (5) they assist older employees with retirement and succession planning; (6) they create opportunities for retirees to stay socially connected to former co-workers through organized social activities and volunteering; (7) they extend health coverage and similar benefits to employees after retirement; and (8) whether they offer any programs, such as mentorship and phased-in retirement, to ease the emotional challenges of retirement and ensure older employees' skill sets are transferred to the next generation.
Eligibility Requirements
Any employer operating in Canada may apply for this competition. Employers of any size may apply, whether private or public sector.
How to Apply
Employers apply for this competition through the Canada's Top 100 Employers application process. Employers complete a single application package for both competitions. Request an application.
Further Information
For more information on the Top Employers for Canadians Over 50 competition, please contact us.
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2009 WINNERS:
Click below to read why each employer was selected! 
(in alphabetical order)
BD Canada Inc.
EPCOR Utilities Inc.
Farm Credit Canada / FCC
HSBC Bank Canada
McGill University
Ontario Public Service
Royal Bank of Canada
SaskTel
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.
Wardrop Engineering Inc.
For this competition, our editorial reasons for selecting the above winners are incorporated within the Reasons for Selection published on each employer for the larger Canada's Top 100 Employers competition.
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