Each year on March 8, communities around the world come together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD)—a moment to recognize the achievements, leadership, and resilience of women, girls, and gender‑diverse people. At Halton Region, these contributions aren’t just appreciated—they build and deliver the services we provide, and the communities we support.
Throughout this week and leading up to International Women’s Day, we are profiling some of the Women Who Move Halton Forward, highlighting the many ways women across our organization strengthen our region, elevate our services, and create lasting impact for residents.
Meet:
- Dharali, who helps keep our water safe and our environment protected at the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- Nahal, a passionate public health professional at the Sexual Health Clinic, who provides confidential, inclusive, and accessible care.
- Jaime, who leads our Facilities team and ensures our building systems run smoothly and that our public spaces are welcoming, safe and accessible for our visitors.
- Kavita, whose work in Finance ensures strong fiscal management and value for taxpayers.
- Jasreet, a member of our IT Help Desk, who helps staff stay connected and supported so they can deliver exceptional service.
- Isa, a dedicated team member at Post Inn Village Long‑Term Care Home, who supports residents with compassion, dignity, and respect.
These individuals represent just a fraction of the remarkable women who contribute to Halton Region every day—leading teams, delivering essential services, innovating, solving problems, and uplifting their colleagues and community.
We will be posting their stories to LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook every day until International Women’s Day on March 8. You are invited to follow along, like, share, and help amplify their stories. Your engagement helps recognize their impact and encourages others to reflect on the women who inspire and influence them.
#IWD2026 #WomenWhoMoveHaltonForward #BecauseOfYou
Our services, strengthened by women
Halton Region delivers a wide range of programs and services that support the health, safety, and well‑being of more than 650,000 residents. Women play key roles in every area of our work, including:
- Public Health: Providing immunizations, sexual health services, prenatal support, harm reduction programs, and community health resources that keep residents safe and informed.
- Water and Wastewater: Ensuring high‑quality drinking water, reliable wastewater treatment, and environmental protection—critical systems that safeguard public health and our natural environment.
- Long-Term Care and Services for Seniors: Delivering person‑centered care across our long‑term care homes and supporting older adults to live with dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Early Learning and Child Care: Supporting families, children, and child care operators through funding, licensing, and education services.
- Paramedic Services and Emergency Management: Providing timely, life‑saving responses and planning to keep our community safe.
- Infrastructure and Planning for Growth: Designing and maintaining the infrastructure that helps our communities thrive and remain connected.
- Corporate Services: From finance to information technology, communications to human resources and facilities services, women across Halton contribute strategic leadership and operational excellence that keep the organization running smoothly.
Every service, every program, and every resident served is influenced by women who work tirelessly behind the scenes and in frontline roles to build a stronger Halton.
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