BRAMPTON, Ontario – Medtronic Canada ULC, a subsidiary of Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, announced today that MediaCorp has recognized it as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

This is the 24^th year of the Canada's Top 100 Employers national competition, which highlights the most progressive and forward-thinking companies, evaluated on eight criteria. It determines which employers across Canada lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

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"I work with extremely passionate people, and I'm proud of the unique position we've earned in the Canadian health ecosystem as a trusted partner," says Sheri Dodd, President, of Medtronic Canada. "We are guided by our enduring mission, which challenges us to improve the lives of the patients we serve, as well as the lives of our employees."

The Medtronic mission is a strong attraction for people who want to lead a purpose-driven career. "Medtronic has always been regarded as a company you aspire to work for," says Jennifer Cox, Director of Health Systems Strategies and Government Affairs. "I've been here for three years, and the work that we can do every day – and seeing its impact – continues to fuel me."

Medtronic's latest advanced technologies continue to serve its mission through pioneering innovations. One of them is GI Genius^TM, a computer-aided polyp detection system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help improve early detection of colorectal cancer, one of the most diagnosed cancers in Canada.ⁱ

"These innovative technologies continue to support our mission and position us as a key partner in healthcare transformation, enabling us to not only meet our customers' needs and serve more patients but improve outcomes" adds Dodd. "The desire to make a positive impact in people's lives is generally what motivates talent to join us."  

Medtronic is the largest healthcare technology employer in Canada and Medtronic technologies are used to address nearly 70 medical conditions.

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For more information, contact Monika Paquette at 905-460-3573.