Dairy Farmers of Canada continues to be recognized as one of Ottawa’s top employers

News Release Ottawa

For the fourth consecutive year, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has been honoured as one of the Top Employers in Canada’s National Capital Region.

OTTAWA, March 3, 2026 – Today, for the fourth consecutive year, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has been honoured as one of the Top Employers in Canada’s National Capital Region. This recognition, jointly announced by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Mediacorp Inc., acknowledges organizations in the Ottawa metropolitan area that stand out as industry leaders by offering exceptional workplaces. The highly competitive designation highlights DFC’s commitment to supporting its employees and attracting top new talent.

"Attracting and retaining the right people is not the only reason DFC has earned this Top Employer distinction,” said Annie AcMoody, Chief Executive Officer of DFC. “We have successfully fostered a culture around shared values. Everyone here takes immense pride in what they do, whether it’s in their day-to-day work or acting as advocates for the dairy industry above and beyond their job descriptions. We’ve invested in high-quality support systems that allow our team to thrive in their roles, and it is a privilege to stand behind our employees in this way. No matter where they are in Canada, DFC is empowering our employees to give their best on behalf of a sector that matters so much to our country."

“The entire DFC team is responsible for our successful work culture. By turning feedback into direct action, we’ve built an ecosystem where everyone can excel,” says Catherine Thibault, Director of People & Culture at DFC. “Being recognized as a Top Employer in the National Capital Region reaffirms that prioritizing the needs of our employees is key to a collaborative and thriving culture.” 

To learn more about DFC’s recognition as one of Ottawa’s top employers, please visit reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-dairy-farmers-of-canada.

About Dairy Farmers of Canada

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is the national policy, advocacy and promotional organization representing the farmers on over 9,000 Canadian dairy farms. DFC strives to create stable conditions for the dairy sector in our country. It also seeks to maintain policies that promote the sustainability of Canadian dairy production and promote dairy products and their health benefits. Visit dairyfarmersofcanada.ca for more information.

Media Contact

Vanessa Schwarz

Director, Corporate Communications

M: 343 596-7152

vanessa.schwarz@dfc-plc.ca