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McKesson Canada Named One of Montreal's Top Employers for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Montreal, QC (February 27, 2024) – For the seventh consecutive year, McKesson Canada has been recognized as one of Montreal's Top Employers for 2024. The award is in recognition of the organization’s leading practices and benefits that enable employees to take charge of their health and wellbeing, its charitable giving, and for creating a flexible work culture where employees feel welcomed, valued and included.

“At McKesson Canada, our amazing talent are innovative and driven thinkers representing a wealth of backgrounds, perspectives, and experience,” says Joan Eliasek, President, McKesson Canada. 

“Together, we set the foundation for an outstanding work culture that draws on the richness of our diverse viewpoints and skillsets to help us grow, personally and professionally; foster a sense of belonging; and advance health outcomes for all.”

McKesson Canada plays a pivotal role in Canadian healthcare by providing solutions to manufacturers, pharmacies, hospitals and various healthcare institutions who serve the needs of patients every day. It brings together clinical knowledge, process expertise, technology and resources to help customers and partners fundamentally change the cost and quality of healthcare in Canada.  

What sets McKesson Canada apart
Montreal’s Top Employers evaluated McKesson Canada in a number of categories, including community involvement, physical workplace and work atmosphere, as well as work environment and culture.

At McKesson Canada, employees can take advantage of charitable donation matching and volunteering grants available to eligible charities, and everyone is encouraged to join our employee resource groups (ERGs). These peer-led, company-sponsored groups promote, develop, and advance employees connected by shared cultures, backgrounds, and interests, and are dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion within the organization.
After a recent and extensive renovation, McKesson Canada’s Montreal office now has more areas for social interaction (such as a game room, fitness centre and Centraide store), more meeting rooms and collaboration space, and more technology, allowing for even greater connectivity and productivity in the workplace. 

Through its several programs and employee initiatives, McKesson Canada has cultivated a culture of caring, meaning and belonging, with the goal of being the best place to work in healthcare. To learn more about why McKesson Canada was selected as one of Montreal’s Top Employers, read the complete employer review. For more information on career opportunities with McKesson Canada, visit mckesson.ca/en/careers.

About Montreal’s Top Employer Awards
First published in 2006, Montreal's Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the employers in Greater Montreal that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers using the same eight criteria as the national competition: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. Any employer with its head office or principal place of business in Greater Montreal may apply for this competition. Employers of any size may apply, whether private or public sector.      

About McKesson Canada 
McKesson Canada is a diversified healthcare services leader dedicated to advancing health outcomes for patients. Our teams partner with pharmaceutical companies, care providers, pharmacies, manufacturers, governments, and others to deliver products, services and insights to help make quality care more accessible and affordable. 
Learn more about how McKesson Canada is impacting virtually every aspect of healthcare at www.McKesson.ca.

For more information: 
Sybil Millar
Senior Advisor, Media Relations and External Communications
media@mckesson.ca  

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