About the competition

Now in its 21st year, BC's Top Employers is an annual editorial competition that recognizes the British Columbia employers that lead their industries in creating exceptional workplaces. Organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, the competition evaluates employers using eight criteria, including workplace, benefits, training, and community involvement. Winners are announced annually in an extended magazine, published online in the Vancouver Sun. Each year, the project's editors release detailed reasons for selection explaining why each of the winners is chosen. Any employer with its head office or principal place of business in British Columbia, whether private or public sector, may apply to the competition. For more background on this year’s competition, read the press release issued on February 10, 2026.