Recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers (2019):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 27, 2018)
Here are some of the reasons why True North Sports + Entertainment was selected as one of Manitoba's Top Employers (2019):
- True North Sports + Entertainment employees can take advantage of the company-owned multi-purpose sports centre (MTS Centre) and also receive free membership to a fully-equipped fitness facility, complete with a basketball court, state-of-the-art exercise equipment, and fitness classes -- the home of the Winnipeg Jets is also used for employee intramural hockey games
- True North Sports + Entertainment's employee social committee organizes a number of events throughout the year, including summer camp day with activities and games, a holiday family skate and breakfast, summer beach volleyball tournament, holiday party dinner and dance during the Christmas season and even a hot dog day after the final Jets game
- As part of the company's charitable focus, True North Sports + Entertainment maintains a dedicated Youth Foundation to support disadvantaged youth through a range of activities and wellness programming -- employees are also encouraged to be active in the community with paid time off to volunteer

Staff at Camp Manitou, operated by True North Sports + Entertainment's True North Youth Foundation
(Photo credit:
Jonathan Kozub)
Highlights
Industry | Sports and Entertainment |
Established in Canada | 1996 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Winnipeg MB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 300 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1,171 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 37 years |
Longest serving employee | 22 years |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Alternative work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, reduced summer hours |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership training, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Scope of charitable involvement | local, national |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 15 paid days) |
The Career Directory
True North Sports + Entertainment has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

True North Sports + Entertainment employees at a staff day at Camp Manitou
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Sports and Entertainment |
Full-time employees in Canada | 250 to 500 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Winnipeg MB |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, online training, in-house training, leadership training |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Starting salary | $35K to $40K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 15 paid days) |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Hotel / Food Services
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Recruits at these schools
- Red River College
- University of Manitoba
- University of Winnipeg