Aplin Earns Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club Status for 2025

Toronto, ON—May 7, 2025—Aplin was recognized for its industry-leading performance, global business practices, and sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.

“To become a Best Managed Platinum Club winner is nothing short of remarkable. Their continued adaptability in an era of uncertainty sets the standard for how to overcome new barriers and demonstrate resiliency at the highest levels,” said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “These companies truly impact how Canada is viewed on the world stage when it comes to the success of private business.”

Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, innovation, governance and financial performance.

“As we celebrate 50 years in business, earning Platinum Club status with Canada’s Best Managed Companies once again is a true honour”, says Jeff Aplin, CEO, Aplin. “This recognition is a reflection of our incredible people, our bold vision, and our commitment to excellence in everything we do. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together—and even more excited for what’s ahead.”

Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs, recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests.

Aplin continues to earn Platinum Club status in Canada’s Best Managed Companies program by consistently demonstrating excellence in strategy, capability, and commitment to people. In 2025, Aplin celebrated its 50th year in business.  The company continued to grow its services, invest in digital automation to improve client and candidate experience, and deepen community involvement through national volunteer initiatives. Aplin’s culture of innovation, high-performance leadership, and long-standing focus on employee engagement and retention make it a standout in the recruitment and workforce solutions industry.

The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance. Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem.

About Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca

For more information, please contact: bestmanagedcompanies@deloitte.ca

About Aplin

Aplin is a private, family and employee-owned Canadian corporation founded in Alberta in 1975. An award-winning staffing and recruiting agency that stands apart for quality results, we have proudly fulfilled talent demands and advanced careers for over 45 years. Aplin’s search services include Temporary & Contract Staffing, Permanent/Direct Hire Search, IT Recruitment and Managed Services. Our mission is to create value at every opportunity in all interactions with our clients, candidates, colleagues, and even our communities. Visit www.aplin.com

For more information, please contact: talent@aplin.com