Thales Named One of Canada’s Top Employers in 2026

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Thales has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a designation that recognizes organizations leading their industries in creating exceptional workplaces. This recognition reflects Thales’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion and long-term career development.

This award adds to a growing list of accolades for Thales Canada in 2025, including being named a Top Employer in Canada’s National Capital Region, a Top Employer for Young Canadians, and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

“Being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers is a reflection of the passion, talent and commitment to excellence our people bring to work for our customers,” said Ian Krepps, CEO of Thales Canada. “We’re proud to offer an environment where employees can thrive, innovate and build meaningful, long-term careers. From mentorship and training programs to leadership development, Thales invests in its people at every step of their career.” 

Thales is proud to be a learning company, where continuous development and knowledge-sharing are core to its culture. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility, Thales supports inclusive growth, sustainability, and community engagement across Canada. 

Additionally, as a founding partner of the Canadian Industrial Leadership Award, Thales actively supports diversity and inclusion and the advancement of young women in defence and security, helping to build a more inclusive and representative workforce.

With more than 1,400 employees in Canada and 83,000 globally, Thales is a global leader of advanced technology solutions and services primarily focused on defence, aerospace, and the cyber and digital markets. As a Canadian defence company with offices across 5 provinces, we are strongly committed to Canada. Our national footprint, industrial capacity, and extensive Canadian supply chain are key enablers for increased global collaboration in defence and security. Thales also has centres of excellence in artificial intelligence and optronics, forwarding Canada’s role as a hub for deep tech innovation. 

Explore why Thales Canada is one of the country’s top employers and consider taking the next step in your career with a company that’s shaping the future of technology and national security.