BDC earns prestigious recognition as one of Canada's best employers
Montreal, January 27, 2025 — Forbes Canada has named the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to its Canada's Best Employers 2025 ranking, recognizing the dedication and drive of the bank’s 2,900 employees.
This recognition, which underscores BDC's exceptional ability to constantly evolve to offer a remarkable work environment where authenticity and well-being thrive to ensure it is always baking at another level, follows its 18th nomination to Mediacorp Canada's Top 100 Employers ranking, received last November.
These distinctions reflect a culture where employees are encouraged to unite for entrepreneurs, build on the strength of our people and be courageously impactful to do more and better for business owners and to transform the Canadian economy. They demonstrate BDC's unique vision for professional achievement and workplace fulfillment.
"This recognition highlights the strength of our team and BDC's very essence: an inclusive environment where every talent can thrive, where every voice enriches our collective impact, and where the courage to innovate transforms the Canadian economy day after day," says Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC. "I am particularly proud of my colleagues who make BDC a place where great things are possible."
What sets BDC apart as an employer of choice:
- A culture that is powered by people – colleagues, entrepreneurs and partners – and that inspires us to be courageous and innovative.
- An inclusive environment that values diverse talent and authenticity.
- Stimulating professional development opportunities
- A flexible approach that promotes work-life balance
About the Forbes ranking
The Forbes ranking is the result of an independent survey conducted among more than 40,000 employees of Canadian companies. It evaluates workplace quality, workplace equity and professional development opportunities, among other criteria.
Learn more about BDC’s awards as a top employer here.
About BDC: 80 years as Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs
BDC is a partner of choice for all entrepreneurs looking to access the financing and advice they need to build their businesses and tackle the big challenges of our time. Our investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions to help grow the most innovative firms. BDC’s development role means we are in a state of perpetual evolution – wherever entrepreneurs go and whatever the Canadian economy needs – we will be there to help them defy the odds. 80 years later, that commitment remains very much alive. The financial value of BDC’s services is estimated to add $23.6 billion in GDP to Canada’s economy over the next five years. We are one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and the first financial institution in Canada to receive the B Corp certification in 2013. For more information on our products and services and to consult free tools, templates and articles, visit bdc.ca or join BDC on social media.
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