Alcon Canada Achieves Top Employer 2025 Global Certification

Certification as a Top Employer in Canada issued by the Top Employers Institute
People Strategy, Career Development, Rewards and Recognition, Purpose and Values, and Diversity & Inclusion noted as Alcon Canada’s top performance areas

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that Alcon Canada has been certified as a Top Employer in Canada by the Top Employers Institute, a recognized authority on identifying excellence in people practices and workplace culture.

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases Alcon Canada’s commitment to building a better world of work through exceptional HR policies and forward-thinking people practices. This recognition highlights Alcon Canada's ongoing investment in cultivating a welcoming, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture where employees can thrive.

“Our success begins with our people,” said Jeroen Bastemeijer, General Manager, Alcon Canada. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Top Employer for 2025. This certification reflects our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive, diverse, and highly collaborative work environment that empowers associates to unleash their full potential. The Top Employers Institute Certification Seal serves as external validation of the progress we have made to enrich our work environment, now placing us among other globally recognized Top Employers.”

The Top Employers Institute is the global HR authority that audits organizations’ people strategies and practices to help them improve their HR performance. The programme certifies organizations through a fact-based certification and validation process focused on proof of practices. Furthermore, certification is granted based on how an organization scores in the Top Employers Institute’s HR Best Practices Survey. This survey consists of 20 topics across six areas: People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Wellbeing.

“Consistency in a not-so-consistent world? Amidst constant change—through technological advances, economic shifts, and evolving social landscapes—it is inspiring to see people and organizations rise to the challenge,” said David Plink, CEO, Top Employer Institute.

What Makes Alcon Canada a Brilliant Place to Work

Alcon Canada’s people-first approach is embedded across all aspects of its operations, including:

Innovation in Eye Care: With more than 75 years of experience, Alcon Canada, leads in surgical and vision care by creating and investing in innovative eye care solutions that improve the lives of millions every day.
Associate Development & Wellbeing: Investing in comprehensive learning programs, leadership and associate development, and performance management, while promoting best-in-class virtual health and wellness initiatives.
Community Involvement: Strengthening communities and expanding outreach through initiatives such as the Alcon in Action Annual Day of Volunteering and the Alcon Canada International Volunteer Program for associates.
Ethical Business Practices: Striving for equal opportunities for all and maintaining the highest standards of conduct, including compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Sustainability Leadership: Committed to caring for our planet and dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality across global operations by 2030 and diverting 100% of non-hazardous waste from landfills. Alcon Canada's Head Office proudly holds an ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification.

About Alcon Canada

Alcon Canada helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.ca

About Top Employers Institute

Top Employers Institute is the #1 global authority on HR strategies. With our world-leading Certification and data-led insights, we guide and empower organizations in delivering transformational people practices, driving business outcomes and helping them attract, engage and retain top talent. In 2025, Top Employers Institute has certified more than 2,400 organizations in 125 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 13 million employees globally. Learn more at www.top-employers.com

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