Irving Oil named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
Saint John, NB – Irving Oil is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2026. This national award celebrates organizations that offer exceptional programs and opportunities for young professionals to develop their careers. This recognition follows Irving Oil’s recent announcement as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the 10th consecutive year, reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Building early talent pipelines is a cornerstone of Irving Oil’s strategy. Through initiatives such as its high school engagement programs, student placement opportunities and New Graduate Rotational Program, the company is committed to inspiring and supporting the next generation of leaders and skilled professionals.
Highlights of Irving Oil’s early talent initiatives:
- Connecting with students through high school engagement programs
- Hundreds of co-op and summer student placement opportunities in meaningful roles across the organization
- Financial assistance awarded through scholarships and bursaries annually to support student education
- Academic scholarships available for dependants of our employees
“At Irving Oil, we’re proud to support the next generation of talent by creating a workplace where employees can grow, thrive and achieve their career goals, and by providing opportunities that help employees imagine what’s possible for their future,” says Jennifer Beach, Executive Vice President, People & Business Transformation. “Being recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People is a testament to the incredible work of our teams and our commitment to developing talent that will shape the future of our industry.”
Irving Oil’s student and graduate programs offer diverse opportunities in engineering, technology, business and operations, complemented by mentorship, structured and meaningful feedback and professional development. The company also supports access to education through bursaries and scholarships, so that students have the resources they need to succeed.
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People is an annual competition organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc., the publishers of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are selected based on programs and initiatives that attract and retain younger workers, including mentorship, training and development opportunities, career advancement pathways and benefits that support education. Employers are evaluated for their ability to provide meaningful work experiences and foster long-term career growth for young professionals.
As Irving Oil continues to strategically build for the future and drive growth, the company remains focused on creating impactful initiatives that inspire and educate future talent.
About Irving Oil:
Irving Oil is a privately held international energy company. For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people – to our employees, customers, communities and partners. Founded in 1924, our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. Specializing in the refining and marketing of finished energy products, we operate Canada’s largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, and Ireland’s only refinery, located in the village of Whitegate. We proudly serve customers with more than 1,000 fueling locations and a network of distribution terminals spanning Eastern Canada, New England and in Ireland, operating under the Top brand. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 10 consecutive years as well as being recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People for 2026, we are proud of our team and our longstanding commitment to our customers and our communities. Learn more at www.irvingoil.com.
Contact information:
Katherine d’Entremont
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506.654.7162