Best Dealerships To Work For Canada 2022

CEO: John Hairabedian

Dealership group: HGrégoire

Number of employees: 38

General Manager Gabriel Di Nardo on steps taken to promote better work-life balance for employees: We had to adapt to this new reality and turned it into a positive impact. We changed the working hours — fewer per week — developed a hybrid system where certain positions can now work from home and we grew closer as a team.

Di Nardo on the dealership’s approach to recruiting and retaining female employees: We do not have a preference for men, women, colour or any type of ethnicity. If we have a good feeling with whoever is in front of us and we feel there is potential, we will give them a chance. We make sure the staff has a comfortable working environment where they can be themselves.

Di Nardo on preparing staff for the increasing adoption of electric vehicles: We do a lot of training with staff. Regular manufacturer training, classes, test drives of EV vehicles, internal challenges and competitions.