Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top Employers, now celebrating 20 years of exceptional workplaces in the province. Earlier today, the results of the 2026 competition were announced online at Eluta.ca and in a special feature in the Winnipeg Free Press.
“Being named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2026 is a proud achievement for CCGA,” says Rick White, President & CEO at CCGA. “This honour reflects the dedication and passion of our amazing team and their commitment to our vision of Helping Farmers Succeed and advancing agriculture within the province and across the country.”
To achieve recognition through Manitoba’s Top Employers, CCGA was assessed on eight criteria, including 1) workplace, 2) work atmosphere, 3) benefits, 4) vacation and time off, 5) employee communications, 6) performance management, 7) training and development, and 8) community involvement.
“This is our sixth year being named to Manitoba’s Top Employers,” says Larysa Motruk, Vice-President, Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness at CCGA. “Over those years, we’ve put more focus on the everyday things that make CCGA a great place to work, how we support people, recognize effort, and help teams do their best work. That means learning as we go and focusing on what helps our teams succeed.”
“Celebrating this recognition reminds us that when everyone feels respected and valued, we can all succeed together,” says White. “At CCGA, our employees are the foundation for serving Canadian farmers, and the Manitoba’s Top Employers award acknowledges our journey in building a supportive place for our people.”