On December 9, Mediacorp Canada Inc. (external link) announced Halton Region as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2023. This is the 12th consecutive year that Halton Region has received this award. The annual competition recognizes organizations for their progressive practices in areas that include diversity, equity and inclusion, mental health and wellness, and employee engagement.
“Providing a supportive workplace and a positive work environment for all our staff is always an important priority and we are very proud to receive the Greater Toronto’s Top Employer award once again,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Our incredible staff continue to go above and beyond to deliver high-quality and critical programs, services and supports to the community, and keep Halton Region a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.”
The Region employs over 3,300 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 recognition programs highlighting staff achievement.
To view the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2023 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 624,000 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.