Future Workforce Top Employer Awards
Tue, May 27
|Labatt's Breweries Head Offices
Be the first to learn what Gen Z wants in an employer now. Flint & Steel and Brainstorm Strategy Group are proud to co-host this exclusive, invitation-only event recognizing the organizations making the greatest impact with student talent across Canada.
Time & Location
May 27, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Labatt's Breweries Head Offices, 207 Queens Quay W #299, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y5, Canada
About the event
Join us in celebrating Canada’s top employer brands at the 2025 Future Workforce Top Employer Awards, the new standard for Employer Brand recognition in Canada.
The 2025 Future Workforce Top Employer Awards bring together Canada’s top employer brand, talent acquisition, and campus recruitment leaders for an exclusive afternoon of recognition, insight, and celebration.
Hosted by Flint & Steel and Brainstorm Strategy Group, this event unveils the most trusted benchmark of employer brand strength with early-career talent—based entirely on student perception and powered by Canada’s largest post-secondary career preference study.
With responses from over 24,000 college and university students at 200+ institutions, this is the definitive ranking of the organizations making the greatest impact with Gen Z talent.
Why Attend?
✔️ See the Rankings First
Get early access to the student-driven Top Employer Rankings across disciplines including Business, Engineering, and Computer Science.
✔️ Celebrate with Canada’s Best
Join peers from leading organizations in recognizing the year’s top performers in student engagement and employer brand impact.
✔️ Learn What Gen Z Wants
Discover the latest student career insights—what they value in employers, where expectations are shifting, and how top companies are responding.
✔️ Benchmark Your Brand
See where you stand and gain insight into emerging opportunities and potential gaps in your early-career strategy.
✔️ Expand Your Network
Connect with Canada’s most forward-thinking employer branders, campus recruiters, and talent marketers.
✔️ Enjoy the Setting
Experience it all at the iconic Labatt HQ on Toronto’s Harbourfront—complete with drinks and stunning views.
✔️ Bonus: Complimentary Brand SWOT
Receive a free SWOT analysis of their employer brand or campus recruitment strategy, prepared by Flint & Steel’s strategy team.
Who Should Attend
Employer Brand & Talent Attraction Leaders
Campus & Early-Career Recruitment Teams
CHROs & Senior HR Executives
Recruitment Marketing Professionals
University Relations Leaders
How Are the Winners Chosen?
The Future Workforce Top Employer Awards are based exclusively on student feedback, with Flint & Steel insight powered by Brainstorm’s proprietary syndicated research and partnerships with over 200 Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Rankings reflect employer attractiveness, brand association strength, and career preference alignment as seen by Gen Z students across Canada. This data is 100% local, 100% Canadian, and interpreted by experts with deep experience in this market.
🏆 Future Workforce Top Employer Awards
📅 Date: May 27th
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 207 Queens Quay W # 299, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y5, Canada
🔒 Space is very limited. RSVP now to confirm your spot to avoid disappointment jay@flintandsteelinc.com