Thales Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2026

For the fourth time, Thales Canada has been recognized as a Top Employer for Young Canadians in Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition. As one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People, a designation that celebrates organizations with outstanding commitments to workplace programs and career development opportunities for early-career professionals, Thales continues its tradition as an employer-of-choice for young professionals. 

“As a skills-based learning company, Thales is deeply invested in supporting the workforce of the future,” said Ian Krepps, CEO, Thales Canada. “From our internships to new graduate program, we provide young professionals with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to grow and thrive in long-term careers.” 

With more than 1,400 employees across Canada and 83,000 globally, Thales is a leader in advanced technologies across defence, aerospace, cyber & digital. In Canada, Thales maintains a strong national footprint with offices across five provinces and centres of excellence in artificial intelligence and optronics – helping position Canada has a hub of deep tech innovation.

Thales is proud to champion diversity and inclusion, particularly in STEM fields. As a founding partner of the Canadian Industrial Leadership Award, Thales supports the advancement of young women in defence and security, helping build a more representative workforce. The company also invests in the next generation of talent through co-op and internship opportunities, a two-year graduate program, as well as many development, mentorship, and training programs. 

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