On December 3, Mediacorp announced Halton Region as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2022 (external link). This is the 11th year in a row that Halton Region has received this top award. The annual competition recognizes organizations that offer exceptional working environments that promote employee engagement, wellness and success. The Region has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for 2022.
“Providing a supportive workplace for our staff is always an important priority and we are very proud to receive the Greater Toronto Top Employer award once again,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Our incredible staff continue to go above and beyond to deliver high-quality essential programs and services, including our ongoing response to the pandemic and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. We will continue to maintain a positive work environment and keep Halton Region one of the greatest places to work.”
The Region employs over 2,500 professionals who deliver a variety of meaningful programs and services to residents in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.
The competition reviews submissions from both the public and private sector—including national and multinational organizations—and are based on a comprehensive and wide-ranging set of criteria. When considering Halton for the award, Mediacorp reviewed Halton’s wellness programs, opportunities for recent graduates, supports for new parents, professional development and training, and resources made available to staff to support their health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Halton Region has been selected as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the third year in a row as part of the The Career Directory, a guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates. Halton was recognized for its intern program that helps recent graduates find work in their field. Interns work closely with our diverse team of professionals to gain experience while delivering high-quality services to residents and businesses in Halton. To view the entire list of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for 2022 and reasons for selection, visit the Career Directory at canadastop100.com/tcd (external link).
To view the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2022 recipient list and reasons for selection, visit canadastop100.com/toronto (external link). To learn more about the programs and services Halton Region provides and to view current career opportunities at the Region, please visit halton.ca.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 595,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.