University College of the North is proud to announce that it has been recognized for a third consecutive year as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. This annual competition is organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
“Being named one of Manitoba's Top Employers for 2026 is a tremendous honour," said Doug Lauvstad, UCN President and Vice-Chancellor. "This recognition is a reflection of the incredible people at UCN who are committed to our students, our communities, and each other. A workplace is only as great as the people in it. Ours are exceptional."
UCN’s special designation highlights employers in Manitoba that excel in providing exceptional workplaces. Companies are evaluated based on eight criteria: (1) Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social Environment; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement.
The publication noted several reasons for UCN’s selection as a top employer, including its encouragement of healthy lifestyles, progressive work/life policies, and tuition subsidies that support ongoing employee development.
“At UCN, we recognize that our employees are one of our greatest strengths, and we strive to provide them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed,” said Deanna Kondakor, UCN Director of Human Resources. “This recognition is a testament to our commitment to creating a great workplace, and I am very proud that we have been acknowledged for a third year.”
The full list of Manitoba’s Top Employers (2026) was announced in an online publication co-published with the Winnipeg Free Press. Details for each of this year’s winners, as well as stories and photos about their initiative, can be found via the competition homepage.
Founded in 1992, Mediacorp Canada Inc. is the nation's largest publisher of employment periodicals. Since 1999, the Toronto-based publisher has managed the Canada's Top 100 Employers project, which includes 19 regional and special-interest editorial competitions that reach millions of Canadians annually through a variety of magazine and newspaper partners, including The Globe and Mail.
Mediacorp also operates Eluta.ca, one of Canada's largest job search engines, used by millions of job-seekers annually to find new job postings and discover what the nation's best employers are offering.
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