High Liner Foods has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by MediaCorp Canada Inc., the organization behind the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. The recognition highlights High Liner Foods’ efforts in providing a supportive workplace and development opportunities for young professionals at the beginning of their careers.
Johanne McNally Myers, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, stated, “We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. By integrating talented students into our teams, we’re not only helping them gain meaningful, hands-on experience but also strengthening our own organization with fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and the drive that early-career talent brings. It’s part of how we build a strong pipeline of future leaders who share our passion for seafood and continuous improvement.”
The selection process for this designation evaluates organizations based on hiring and retention practices, benefits, training programs, and career development initiatives. High Liner Foods was noted for several programs aimed at supporting students and recent graduates. These include a structured onboarding process with live learning sessions and foundational seafood training; the Casting Nets to the Future student program which places around 15 students annually into various roles within the company and offers bi-weekly workshops; as well as end-of-term projects that allow students to present their work to senior leaders.
In addition to these programs, High Liner Foods has awarded annual scholarships for over 15 years to support post-secondary education for students across Canada and the United States. Since 2022, nearly $100,000 has been provided through this initiative to more than 30 children of employees.
“This recognition reflects the strength of our culture and the importance we place on developing people at every stage of their careers,” said McNally Myers. “Creating an environment where talent can succeed is central to how we operate and grow as a company.”
More information about High Liner Foods’ workplace culture and current job opportunities can be found at https://highlinerfoods.com/careers.
High Liner Foods is headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The company has served retail and foodservice customers in North America for over 125 years with value-added frozen seafood products under various brands including High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine, C.Wirthy,Catch of the Day,Mrs. Paul’s,and Van de Kamp’s labels. It also supplies private-label products to retailers and food service distributors throughout North America.
For additional details about High Liner Foods’ operations or history visit www.highlinerfoods.com.