TORONTO, April 16 2020 — Visa Canada is excited to announce it placed 12th on the 2020 list of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (1000+ employees), alongside 50 of the highest-rated workplaces across the country. This is the second year in a row Visa is recognized for this award by Great Place to Work™.
"We’re thrilled to once again be named one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada," said Stacey Madge, Country Manager and President, Visa Canada. "We know that great results come from great people, and our employees are some of the best. Their hard work and dedication are the driving force behind this recognition, and we couldn’t be more proud.”
Visa Canada is proud to offer employees a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, encourages work-life balance and is dedicated to giving back to the community. Visa’s employees have the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a rapidly changing and vibrant payments industry, and the company takes a focused approach to professional growth and development. Employees can take advantage of courses via Visa’s online learning hub, Visa University, participate in a global mentorship program as mentors or mentees and have access to senior leadership via Visa’s open-door policy.
Over the past year, Visa Canada has been continually recognized for its innovative solutions, talented employees and leadership in Canada’s payments ecosystem. In 2019, Visa Canada was named the Payments Company of the Year by the Digital Finance Institute, one of Canada’s top 10 most influential brands by Ipsos, one of Greater Toronto Area’s Top 100 Employers, and a Best Workplace™ in Technology, Best Workplace™ Managed by Women, Best Workplace™ for Diversity and Best Workplace™ for Mental Wellness by Great Place to Work®.
The list of Best Workplaces™ in Canada is based on an overall Trust Index score from the employees who provide feedback on five principles (credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie). Organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified™ in the past year to be eligible for the Best Workplaces™ in Canada list.