Awards and recognition
51社区黑料receives top employer recognition for third time in 2026
51社区黑料 is proud to be recognized as one of , one of and one of , reflecting our shared commitment to creating an environment where people can do their best work. 51社区黑料has an A+ rating in health and family friendly benefits, vacation and personal time off, and training and skills development.
Some examples include free access to fitness facilities, generous time off, cultural leave for Indigenous employees, and strong maternity and parental leave top-ups of up to 100% of salary for 35 weeks, in addition to tuition reimbursement and annual professional development course funding.
"My goal is to shape and elevate the people experience at SFU, creating an even more vibrant, connected, and inspiring place to work and learn," says Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, Vice President, People, Equity and Inclusion.
People are at the heart of SFU鈥檚 academic mission and success. Together, our faculty and staff drive innovation in research and deliver transformative learning experiences that prepare the leaders of tomorrow.
"Whenever I鈥檓 speaking with students, staff, and faculty, one theme always stands out: it鈥檚 the people,鈥� she continues. 鈥淭heir passion, creativity, and commitment transform 51社区黑料from a university into a true community. That spirit drives everything we do to ensure this is a place where everyone can thrive."
SFU鈥檚 faculty and staff experience is shaped by key institutional strategies, including the People Plan, a roadmap for enhancing the workplace through 2028, and the Equity Compass, which drives equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Together, these frameworks create a culture of inclusive excellence where everyone feels respected, supported and valued.
Both Canada鈥檚 Top 100 Employers and BC鈥檚 Top 100 Employers celebrate organizations that create outstanding workplaces. Now in their 26th and 21st year respectively, the competitions use rigorous criteria across eight areas, from work atmosphere to community involvement, to recognize leaders nationwide. 51社区黑料is proud to be once again named to these lists for 2026.
To learn more about SFU鈥檚 designation as a Top 100 Employer, .