Who is the largest employer in Canada? It’s a common question for job seekers, students, and anyone curious about the strength of the Canadian economy.

The answer depends on whether you’re looking at the public sector or the private sector. The federal government is the country’s largest single employer, but several Canadian companies also rank among the biggest workforces in North America.

Canada’s economy is powered by a mix of government, retail, banking, and manufacturing. While the federal government is the largest single employer, some Canadian companies also rank among the biggest workforces in North America.

In this blog, we’ll highlight the #1 employer in Canada, break down the largest private companies by employee size, and look at the industries that employ the most Canadians.

Who is the Largest Employer in Canada?

The Government of Canada (Federal Public Service) is the country’s largest single employer in 2025.

• As of January 2025, approximately 357,965 Canadians work in the federal public service (StatsCan)
• These roles cover policy, science, healthcare, defense, and administration
• When provincial governments, municipalities, school boards, and healthcare systems are included, the public sector as a whole employs millions of Canadians.

This makes the federal government the #1 employer in Canada overall.

Top 25 Largest Employers in Canada (Private Sector)

Rank	Company	Estimated Employees
1	Brookfield Corporation	250,000 (source) global headcount
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