Why You'll Love Working Here
Our organizational culture is thriving. But don't just take our word for it.
In 2024, 92% of our staff participated anonymously in our annual, third-party engagement survey, generating a staff engagement score of 90.1%. This result—8.6% higher than the average industry benchmark—is a testament to our strong culture.
So, what makes working at GS1 Canada unique?
We Put People First
At GS1 Canada, family and health come first. That's a non-negotiable. Putting people first also means fostering a culture of learning, where it's okay to fall forward and learn from mistakes. It means challenging ourselves, as an organization, to improve, innovate and evolve.
We Celebrate What Matters
Whether it's your GS1 Canada work anniversary or the kick-off to summer, we celebrate as a team in big and small ways, making time for hybrid staff events and team activities. This includes paint workshops, talent shows, virtual Friday BYOBs and more! Employees are recognized and celebrated with annual awards such as the Fast Track Rookie—could you be our next winner?
We Take a Flexible Approach
Whether it's remote or hybrid work, employees know what works for them. We believe in flexibility and giving our team what they need to excel at their jobs, where work and life outside of work can co-exist and thrive.
We Are Collaborative and Engaging
Our culture is created by our people. Regardless of your title, how long you've been with GS1 Canada or what area you work in, everyone has a voice. We listen to our employees through engagement surveys, quarterly business updates with staff Q&A, regular check-ins with your manager and more. Innovation and new ideas are always welcome.
What Else You'll Love About Working Here
In addition to our thriving culture, other perks of working here include:
- The People - We hear from staff every day that the people at GS1 Canada are the best. Prepare to work with a team of colleagues who are positive, supportive and committed to doing good work for our subscribers and the world.
- Work with a Purpose - We're a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with big and small companies across Canada in support of a safe and efficient supply chain. Your work at GS1 Canada has a positive impact for patients and consumers in Canada, and contributes to a better world.
- Learn and Grow - We want you to keep learning and growing. At GS1 Canada, team members can explore new career paths, experience growth and make lateral moves. As part of a global organization with 116 member organizations, you'll learn and engage with counterparts from all over the world. Read more about our learning tools, education and certification reimbursement program here.
- Do Good and Give Back - Our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) efforts contribute positively to the health, safety and well-being of our team, our local and global communities, as well as our planet. From supporting our annual charity of choice to decreasing our carbon footprint, we are actively deepening our commitment to doing good. Join GS1 Canada to create a better business and a better world.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - 50% of our executives and 52% of our employees are women. And our team of over 300 were born in more than 27 countries. We strive to maintain an inclusive environment where all team members are enabled to reach their potential, and we are always challenging ourselves to do more to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion.
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