Genetec Inc., a global company in enterprise physical security software, has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third consecutive year. The designation is part of an annual initiative organized by MediaCorp Canada that recognizes employers offering strong workplace environments, learning opportunities and career development programs for students and young professionals entering the workforce.

Genetec continually invests in programs that help early-career professionals gain practical experience, build technical and professional skills and transition into long-term roles within the organization. From the first day, interns and new hires contribute as full members of their teams and are supported through structured onboarding, hands-on work and access to experienced colleagues across teams.

A cornerstone of this approach is the internship program at Genetec, which welcomes approximately 300 paid interns each year across engineering, product, business and corporate functions. Interns work full time alongside permanent employees on meaningful projects, participate in team meetings and internal events and gain exposure to how teams collaborate and how products are developed and marketed.

New hires participate in thorough in-person onboarding and have ongoing access to technical and professional training through an internal learning management platform.

Departmental onboarding, inter-team workshops and cross-functional training support skill development across roles, while employee-driven initiatives, such as TechTalks, provide forums for sharing project insights and technical knowledge.

At Genetec, mentorship plays an important role in supporting young professionals. For example, the Women in Engineering mentoring program, delivered in cooperation with Concordia University, pairs eligible interns with experienced female employees. These sessions focus on career goals, workplace challenges and professional development.

As employees progress, leadership development opportunities support continued growth. Through collaboration with HEC Montréal, targeted training programs strengthen management and leadership skills at different stages of professional development.

“Young professionals bring a lot of energy and curiosity, and they often look at problems differently,” said Richard Pailliere, vice president, human resources, Genetec Inc. “When those fresh perspectives are paired with experience, they lead to stronger ideas and better innovation across teams.”