triOS Education Group Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 16th Consecutive Year

Eastern College, part of triOS Education Group, is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, marking its 16th consecutive year receiving this national honour. triOS has also maintained its place in the prestigious Platinum Club for the 10th year in a row, a distinction reserved for organizations that have sustained their Canada’s Best Managed Companies status for seven or more consecutive years while demonstrating continued excellence in leadership, innovation, culture, and long-term growth.

This recognition reflects the collective dedication of the triOS Education Group community across Ontario and Atlantic Canada. For Eastern College, the achievement highlights the continued commitment of instructors, campus teams, support staff, employer partners, and leadership who work every day to help students build the skills and confidence needed to pursue meaningful careers.

“Being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 16th consecutive year is an incredible honour and a reflection of the people behind triOS,” said Craig Donaldson, President of triOS Education Group. “Our instructors, campus teams, support staff, and employer partners all play an important role in creating opportunities for students and preparing them for meaningful careers. This achievement belongs to every member of our triOS community.”

At Eastern College, this recognition is also a reflection of the values staff live every day. Integrity builds trust across campuses and communities, dedication keeps student success at the centre of every decision, readiness allows teams to embrace change, and respect shapes the way employees support students, colleagues, and employer partners. Together, these values help create the consistency, culture, and leadership excellence that have contributed to triOS Education Group’s continued recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

The award also highlights triOS Education Group’s continued commitment to innovation and student success. Through ongoing investment in program development, employer partnerships, learner support, and the student experience, triOS Education Group continues to strengthen the role of Eastern College as a trusted provider of career-focused education in Atlantic Canada.

“What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it speaks to our consistency, our culture, and our shared purpose,” added Donaldson. “At triOS, we believe education has the power to transform lives. Our continued success comes from staying focused on students, listening to employers, supporting our teams, and evolving to meet the needs of the future workforce.”

This year’s Best Managed recognition also follows another important workplace milestone for triOS Education Group: earning Great Place To Work® Certification. The certification reflects the strong, people-centred culture that supports the organization’s continued success, from engaged employees and collaborative teams to a shared commitment to student outcomes. By fostering a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and connected to the mission of helping students become job-ready graduates, triOS Education Group continues to build the kind of culture and leadership excellence that contribute to its ongoing recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

As triOS Education Group looks ahead, the organization remains committed to delivering high-quality, career-focused education that prepares students for success. Through Eastern College, this commitment continues to

support students, employers, and communities across Atlantic Canada by helping graduates gain the skills needed to pursue rewarding careers.

About Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian-owned and managed 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, Norton Rose Fulbright, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group.

For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.

About Eastern College and triOS Education Group

The mission of Eastern College is to help students become job-ready graduates. Eastern College is part of the triOS Education Group, which operates 9 triOS College Business Technology Healthcare campuses across Ontario and 5 Eastern College campuses in Atlantic Canada. Programs are delivered in in-person, online, and hybrid formats based on student needs and regional demands.

Curriculum is developed with direct input from industry experts and employers to ensure a high standard of practical, career-focused training. As a Canadian-owned and operated institution, triOS Education Group has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for fifteen consecutive years, holding the Platinum designation for innovation and results in private education. Since 1992, Eastern and triOS Colleges have supported over 90,000 graduates in launching meaningful careers across Canada. For more information about the program, please visit: www.easterncollege.ca