Forbes released its annual list of Canada's Best Employers Jan. 23 and MRU stands out as the only Alberta post-secondary institution to make the top 50.
Forbes created the list with market research firm Statista, which surveyed more than 40,000 people working for Canadian companies that employ at least 500 people.
"Universities are exciting and stimulating places to work and we are proud to have been highlighted in this way," said Dr. Tim Rahilly, PhD, President and Vice-Chancellor. "It demonstrates perhaps to the rest of the country what we already know, that Mount Royal is a really great place to work and build a career."
Survey respondents were asked to rate their employer based on a range of criteria, including salary, gender pay-equity, work flexibility, opportunities for promotion and on-the-job training. Participants were also asked if they would recommend their employer to others, and were given the chance to rate other employers in their respective industries.
