Hospital ranks among top employers nationally, top five in health care sector
Cambridge, ON – Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) was named one of Canada’s Best Employers 2026 by Forbes, ranking #51 overall, a significant rise from #233 in 2025. CMH also placed fifth overall in the Healthcare and Social Services sector and is the third-highest ranked hospital on the national list. Only 28 health care and social services organizations across Canada earned a spot among the top 300 employers.
The annual ranking, announced today by Forbes, is produced in partnership with global market research firm Statista and is based on feedback from more than 37,000 Canada-based employees working for large organizations. Participants anonymously evaluated their employers on criteria such as workplace culture, compensation, flexibility, professional development, and leadership, and whether they would recommend their organization to others.
“This recognition belongs to our people,” said Patrick Gaskin, President and CEO of Cambridge Memorial Hospital. “As a large community hospital, our strength comes from a culture rooted in collaboration, trust, and shared purpose. Our teams work closely with other hospitals, primary care providers, and community organizations every day to deliver the best possible care. Being recognized by Forbes reflects the environment our staff help create for one another and for the patients we serve.”
In 2025, CMH ranked #233 overall and #60 for workplace culture on the same list. The 2026 results reflect sustained improvement over time, as Forbes combines current-year survey responses with data from the previous three years, weighting recent employee feedback more heavily.
“Strong workplaces don’t happen by accident,” said Mari Iromoto, Vice President, People and Strategy. “This recognition reflects the feedback our people share with us and the everyday efforts to improve how work is experienced at CMH. Moving up so significantly tells us our teams are feeling real progress, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and continuing to build a workplace people are proud to be part of.”
CMH’s rise on the national list builds on a strong year of employer recognition in 2025, which included multiple external acknowledgements at both the local and national level.
Importantly, organizations cannot apply or pay to be included in the Forbes Canada’s Best Employers list. Rankings are determined independently through employee survey responses and longitudinal analysis conducted by Statista, ensuring results are driven by staff experience and feedback rather than self-nomination or sponsorship. The full list of Canada’s Best Employers 2026 is available on Forbes.com.