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DECEMBER 2019
HAMILTON/
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TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
CELEBRATING THE BEST PLACES TO WORK
the year, including an annual pot luck, Halloween
Now entering its 13th year, Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized costume competition, Christmas sweater competition and
by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the employers in the Christmas holiday party, an end of tax season celebration
dinner, summer barbecues and monthly birthday cake
Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. celebrations
This year’s competition saw the largest number of employers to date take part in the selection process,
which starts each spring. Mediacorp editors began by examining the recruitment histories of nearly City of Hamilton
100,000 employers that it tracks for its popular job-search engine, Eluta.ca. From this pool, Mediacorp 5,582 full-time employees
invited 10,000 employers to submit detailed applications, including a comprehensive review of their www.hamilton.ca/
The City of Hamilton provides municipal government services
operations and HR practices that compares them to others in their industry and region. Employers to local businesses and a population of approximately
interested in next year’s competition may also request an application online. 510,000 residents.
- As part of a workplace mental health and wellness
Details on the selection criteria and information for employers on applying is available on the strategy, the City of Hamilton organizes a number of
competition homepage: https://www.canadastop100.com/hamilton/. activities to encourage employees to make health and
wellness a priority, including lunch and learn sessions on
various topics, 10-minute massages on breaks, free yoga
AREA WINNERS INCLUDE: Technologies Corporation, manufactures drive and drive and group exercise classes, as well as a fitness app that
control technologies. tracks their fitness goals and allows colleagues to engage
- Bosch Rexroth Canada Corporation encourage employees in friendly fitness challenges
Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited to become recruiters for the company with generous
270 full-time employees new employee referral bonuses, from $1,000 to $2,500 Hornblower Canada Co.
https://www.airbus.com/helicopters.html depending on the position 47 full-time employees
Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited is a helicopter assembly, www.niagaracruises.com/
design and repair company. Burlington Hydro Inc. Hornblower Canada Co. is an official boat tour operator on
- Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited encourages employees 93 full-time employees the Canadian side of the Niagara River.
to continue learning throughout their careers with tuition www.burlingtonhydro.com/ - Hornblower Canada Co.’s young workforce enjoys a busy
subsidies for courses at outside institutions as well as Burlington Hydro Inc. is a provider of hydro services to social calendar, including the tour season kick-off, “Event
through a variety of in-house training initiatives – also residential and commercial customers. in the Tent” gathering, summer employee barbecues, an
reaching out to the next generation with paid internships, - Burlington Hydro offers an on-site wellness program ice cream day, the annual manager’s night out, Canada
apprenticeships and formal mentoring through a third party to encourage healthy lifestyles, Day celebrations, community tree planting, and an annual
providing employees with access to personalized wellness party in the Christmas season
ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P. coaching, information on stress management and nutrition,
5,149 full-time employees and free healthy snacks each month -- employees can also IKEA Canada Limited Partnership
dofasco.arcelormittal.com/ keep fit with discounted memberships to a nearby fitness 3,239 full-time employees
ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P. is a supplier of steel products to facility” www.ikea.ca/
markets across North America. IKEA Canada Limited Partnership is a home furnishings
- ArcelorMittal Dofasco maintains the impressive F.H. Durward Jones Barkwell & retailer that operates 12 stores across the country.
Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre that’s situated
on over 40 hectares a short drive away and features tennis
Company LLP - IKEA Canada helps employees save for the future through a
133 full-time employees matching RSP program and longer serving employees (after
courts, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a driving range, five consecutive years) have the opportunity to share in the
beach volleyball, two arenas, a gymnasium and the fitness www.djb.com/ company’s success through a defined profit-sharing plan
facility -- the centre is open to retirees and family members, Founded in 1940, Durward Jones Barkwell & Company
and also offers a range of extended health services LLP is a chartered accounting firm that provides assurance,
taxation, and information technology services. InvestorCOM
Bosch Rexroth Canada - Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP helps employees 87 full-time employees
starting a family with generous maternity and parental investorcom.com/
Corporation leave top-up programs that are open to new moms, dads InvestorCOM provides a complete suite of software products
333 full-time employees and adoptive parents, to 75 per cent of salary for 17 weeks for clients in the financial services industry, addressing
www.boschrexroth.com/ - Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP keeps a busy document composition, delivery, compliance, marketing,
Bosch Rexroth Canada Corporation, formerly Basic social calendar for its employees with events throughout reporting and analytics.
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
- InvestorCOM starts its newest employees with three weeks “- Employees at Mohawk College can keep fit at the fully a new scholarship to honour volunteerism and
of paid vacation (working to a maximum of five weeks for equipped onsite fitness centre which features a variety of community involvement, which offers $2,500 to support
longer serving employees) and considers previous work instructor-led classes and even an outdoor beach volleyball an employee or their dependant’s tuition cost as well as
experience when setting individual vacation entitlement court -- employees can also enjoy an extended hike along the a $2,500 donation to a hunger-related charity chosen
nearby Bruce Trail that winds along the Niagara Escarpment by the recipient
Joseph Brant Hospital
1,039 full-time employees National Tire Distributors, Inc. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
www.josephbranthospital.ca/ 685 full-time employees 3,001 full-time employees
Joseph Brant Hospital is an acute care hospital that provides www.ntdcanada.com/ www.stjoes.ca/
integrated healthcare services to Burlington and surrounding Since 1978, National Tire Distributors, Inc. is a provider of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is a multi-site teaching
areas. tire distribution services to independent tire dealers across
hospital and academic health science centre with more than
- Joseph Brant Hospital supports its new moms, dads Canada.
4,900 full- and part-time employees.
and adoptive parents with maternity and parental - National Tire Distributors provides FitBits to all
leave top-up payments -- to 84 per cent of salary employees to encourage physical activity and - St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton offers a number of
for up to 27 weeks for new moms, and up to 12 participation in various wellness challenges such as initiatives to help employees make healthier choices,
weeks for dads and adoptive parents, with top-up the Step into September Step Challenge -- additionally, including health assessments offered by an in-house
duration varying by employee group the company organizes an annual wellness event with wellness team, monthly highlights of employee wellness
guest speakers, free healthy snacks for the month, and success stories (such as quitting smoking and maintaining
themes such as physical wellness and mental wellness mindfulness), and a Wellness School, with monthly lunch
L3HARRIS, WESCAM Inc. and learn seminars on topics including mental health,
1,105 team members nutrition and stress management
www.wescam.com/ Niagara Casinos
L3HARRIS, WESCAM Inc. is a leading manufacturer of 2,605 full-time employees
stabilized camera and microwave transmission systems that www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/ Stryker Canada ULC
produce stable images from moving platforms. Niagara Casinos is a gaming and entertainment facility. 396 full-time employees
- L3HARRIS, WESCAM Inc. is breaking ground on a new - Niagara Casinos makes recognition a central part of its www.stryker.com/
330,000 square foot facility in Hamilton, which will see culture through a variety of initiatives including the Great Stryker Canada ULC is responsible for the sales, marketing,
approximately 1,500 jobs created for the region in the People Celebrations, an annual recognition gala, and a and distribution of Stryker’s medical technologies, including
coming year peer-to-peer intranet for employees to share recognition, reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology
- L3HARRIS, WESCAM Inc. supports employees who are select personalized awards, and celebrate long-service and spine products, to leading healthcare institutions in all
new mothers with maternity and parental leave top-up, milestones provinces.
to 100 per cent of salary for eight weeks followed by 75 - Niagara Casinos offers training and development - Stryker Canada supports parents-to-be with a subsidy
per cent for an additional 10 weeks and provides parental opportunities for individuals at various stages of their career, for IVF if needed (to $15,000) and provides generous
top-up for fathers and adoptive parents, to 75 per cent of maternity and parental leave top-up payments to new
salary for 10 weeks Niagara Health mothers and fathers, including adoptive parents (to 100
2,755 full-time employees per cent of salary for 26 weeks)
McMaster University www.niagarahealth.on.ca/ - Training and development opportunities for employees at
5,960 full-time employees Niagara Health is a provider of acute health care services to every stage of their career
www.mcmaster.ca/ the residents of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.
Founded in 1887, McMaster University is a post-secondary - Niagara Health offers training and development Tim Horton Children’s
institute that serves over 17,000 students. opportunities for individuals at various stages of
- As an educator, McMaster University encourages their career, from tuition subsidies for employees Foundation, Inc.
ongoing employee development with generous tuition pursuing additional education, to leadership training 178 full-time employees
subsidies (to $3,970 annually) for courses taken at for employees as they advance, to co-op placements https://www.timhortons.com/
McMaster as well as other institutions -- the school also and paid internships for students and young people The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation serves youth from
offers a generous academic scholarship program for low-income families in Canada and the United States, and
children of employees who are interested in pursuing Sodexo Canada Ltd. operates seven camp locations.
post-secondary studies (up to $5,100 per child) 6,192 full-time employees - Located on the Grand River watershed, Tim Horton
www.sodexo.ca/ Children’s Foundation’s primary location offers employees
Mohawk College Sodexo Canada Ltd. provides outsourced food and facilities a unique environment with a working farm (cattle, goats,
1,018 full-time employees management services to clients across Canada. chickens, donkeys, horses and rabbits all onsite), various
www.mohawkcollege.ca/ - Sodexo Canada encourages employees to share camp activities including high ropes courses, canoeing,
Founded in 1947, Mohawk College is a post-secondary feedback on which charitable causes to support and mountain biking, archery and fishing, nearby nature trails
institute that offers full-time, apprenticeship, and co-op maintains a focus on initiatives that fight hunger and for walking and jogging, and access to a basketball court
programs. poverty – additionally, the company recently launched and outdoor pool
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
NIAGARA CASINOS 4,200
Great people work here! employees
W e are excited to be
named Hamilton-
Niagara’s Top Employer for the
employees who work together
to promote inclusivity and
awareness of cultural events.
tenth year in a row! A vibrant Our ncwomen’s initiative
workplace culture coupled with
an enhanced customer
focuses on empowering our
female staff of 1,900 strong
7,517
experience – these are all through resiliency training, job applications
ingredients of a bright future. mental health sessions, last year
We recognize that people are networking opportunities and
our greatest asset and we work community volunteerism. We
hard by innovating, inspiring celebrate each other’s Niagara Casinos’ associates participate in Pink Shirt Day in support of anti-bullying.
and investing in our employees, achievements, promote our
customers and communities. strengths and build each organization focused on Community Giving Program,
We work to inform and other up. Our organization creating r e m a r k a b l e ncCommunity. The program’s
Our people are our greatest asset! customer experiences, to outreach encompasses social
empower our team to continue believes that differences and
unique qualities in people We are dedicated to building a every guest every time. i m p r ove m e n t through
to raise the bar on customer
experience while living our should not only be culture where our great people ncCommunity sponsorships
At Niagara Casinos we have
company values. Together we celebrated, but encouraged! have every opportunity to live our with over 170 organizations,
a long-standing commitment
provide remarkable service, volunteerism through our
We also provide industry values of – providing remarkable to community development
earn trust and loyalty, work as Sunshine Program and
leading compensation and service, earning trust and loyalty, deeply embedded throughout
one team and improve our associate fundraising for
benefits as well as working as one team and our business. We continue to
communities. United Way Niagara.
enhancements in additional help solve major societal
improving our communities.
Our workplace culture is a true vacation time, flexible work challenges with our Interested in joining our
representation of an options, health benefits, a community partners in the family? Visit us at
nationally recognized safety Richard Taylor, President areas of diversity and niagaracasinosjobs.com
environment where every
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accepted and can bring their Defined Contribution protection, affordable Twitter @Niagara_Casinos
true self to work each day. Our pension plans, award- programs. From pre-retirement housing, healthcare and Facebook @
ncdiversity program includes a winning wellness initiatives financial planning to on-site education. Our 4,200 associates NiagaraCasinosJobs
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
NIAGARA HEALTH 33,000
Extraordinary experiences acts of
kindness
at Niagara Health
I t has been another
extraordinary year at
and volunteers who make a
difference in the lives of our
17
Niagara Health. patients and families every day
There are numerous examples across our hospital sites and
of our teams receiving national community-based services. Leading
recognition for their “Our people are our most Practices
commitment to providing valuable resource at Niagara
quality, safe care; we are Health and we appreciate their
working with our partners to commitment to providing The Niagara Health team is committed to providing quality, safe care.
improve access to healthcare extraordinary caring to every
services and build a better- patient, every time,” says
connected health system; and Interim President Angela quality, safe care, with 17 shining example of our caring
we are creating more Zangari. “Our aim is to Our Acts of Kindness Workplace Leading Practices that culture.
opportunities for patients to make the experience of hospitals around the world
Challenge is a shining example of The grassroots movement sees
manage their chronic working at our sites can use to guide their
our caring culture. Niagara Health departments
conditions at home. exceptional through a wide quality improvement
efforts. complete 1,000 acts of
Being named one of Hamilton- range of programs and kindness in a month. So far, 34
Niagara’s Top Employers for initiatives that support career We’ve had great success in The Leading Practices teams have completed the
the second straight year is growth. We ensure our teams attracting and retaining include a music and memory
challenge, logging more than
another source of pride for our are given the resources and leading healthcare program that is increasing the
33,000 acts of kindness that
organization. And it is a support they require to professionals, a testament to a quality of life for patients with
continually learn and dementia, an initiative to have been felt both inside and
testament to our team’s loyalty work environment that
and dedication, which has improve.” supports personal and improve nutrition for people outside the hospital walls.
helped to shape us into the As a community-based professional growth and our who are malnourished and our Thank you to our teams for
organization we are today. academic centre, teaching and respectful and caring culture. leadership development making Niagara Health such a
Our caring and compassionate learning, research, innovation Over the past year, we received program. great place to work and for
team is made up of more than and partnership inspire us to national recognition for our Our Acts of Kindness helping us create a Healthier
6,000 employees, physicians continually raise the bar. commitment to providing Workplace Challenge is a Niagara.
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
1st in Canada
ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE HAMILTON to perform
Committed to excellence. robotic knee
replacement
Dedicated to discovery. surgery
S t. Joseph’s Healthcare
Hamilton is committed to
providing compassionate care
steps that will lead our region
through the healthcare 1st in Canada
challenges of today and build to partner a
and innovative healthcare a healthier community for mental health
solutions. We are excited to tomorrow. We will achieve
once again be named one of
worker with police
this through our four clear
the Hamilton-Niagara Top responding to a
directions: Leading, Learning,
Employers. 911 crisis call
Building and Caring. Through
Over the past 129 years, St. these directions, St. Joe’s is Ana MacPherson, Integrated Care Coordinator (right), connects with her patient, Georgia Carbary, through
Joe’s has evolved into a working with our community virtual visits on MyDovetale.
premier academic and to transform patient care,
research healthcare discover life-saving pathways, embrace and engage our forefront of the expansion of our three campuses and
orga n ization, de ep ly diverse, talented and virtual care. community programs do
invested in our region and dedicated workforce, and
We are committed to building extraordinary work to make a
the health of its citizens. partner with patients to
an inspiring place to work and positive difference in the lives
Employees are driven by “We are proud of our talented, deliver state-of-the-art
learn. The organization’s of those we serve. Together,
shared values of the Sisters knowledgeable and dedicated care with compassion,
Employee Wellness Program their efforts have resulted in
of St. Joseph, who founded dignity and respect, every
employees, volunteers, learners provides staff with seminars St. Joe’s achieving Exemplary
the hospital in 1890 to care time.
and physicians who have helped on topics like nutrition,
for the most vulnerable. St. Joe’s is a leader in conflict resolution and Standing from Accreditation
Today, St. Joe’s is a multi- build our tradition of excellence in respiratory care, kidney financial health. The Canada multiple times – the
site healthcare centre care, research and teaching in and urinary care, mental highest rating for a Canadian
located in the heart of Employee Wellness Centre is
health and addictions, eye
Hamilton. We are a proud
healthcare in Hamilton.” equipped with stationary hospital.
care and surgical services.
member of the St. Joseph’s bikes, treadmills and space To learn more about how you
Dr. Judy Hunter, Vice President,
St. Joe’s pioneered the
Health System. for class activities. can make a difference by
development of Integrated
People, Culture & Diversity
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Comprehensive Care More than 6,000 staff, working at St. Joe’s, please
Hamilton is taking bold (ICC) and is on the physicians, and volunteers at visit www.JoinStJoes.ca.
Learn more about who
we are and our promise
to our patients, families,
staff and community at
stjoes.ca/strategicplan
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S The Hamilton
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
Niagara region’s
ARCELORMITTAL DOFASCO largest private
We are part of the world’s sector employer,
offering a variety
leading steel and mining of career paths
company Recognized as
F ewer than one per cent of
companies have achieved
what ArcelorMittal Dofasco
packaging sectors. Ingenuity
and creativity have been the
driving force of our
one of Canada’s
Top 100
Employers for
has – more than 100 years in organization throughout our
six consecutive
business. Our achievements history. They have pushed our
are in part due to our ongoing team to design and develop
years
ability to stay ahead of the steels that are transforming the Christina Marianos is an Operations Team Member at ArcelorMittal’s newest finishing line, No.6 Galvanize.
curve, react swiftly and design, performance and Christina and her colleagues oversee a unique galvanzing line that produces heavy guage Galvanize steel
persevere through periods of sustainability of autos, steels primarily for Automotive and Construction customers.
immense change to emerge that are creating stronger, safer
stronger. and more sustainable that help us achieve our goal We are continuously looking
buildings, innovative new of sustainability leadership for ways to improve and
ArcelorMittal Dofasco is part Our achievements are in part due
packaging as well as — by defining the kind of innovate.
of the world’s largest steel and to our ongoing ability to stay
supporting emerging company we want to be. We are the kind of company
mining c o m p a n y. ahead of the curve, react swiftly
technologies in the tubular This Sustainable that is constantly changing
ArcelorMittal is present in
energy market. Development Framework and persevere through periods and evolving to continue to
more than 60 countries, has an
also helps us secure the of immense change to be successful decade after
industrial footprint in 19 ArcelorMittal Dofasco also
countries and more than has an incredible legacy of commercial success of our emerge stronger. decade, to keep our position
200,000 employees. Our 5,000 support for community across business in the medium in the top one per cent of
employees make more than a diverse portfolio of term, while contributing to companies around the globe
100 grades of steel here in organizations and projects. solving the world’s Strong companies like ours – to be world class. We’re a
Hamilton and it is used in the Today, our community work sustainable development have people that work together steel company. But we are so
automotive, distribution, takes on a much broader scope challenges in the long term. to meet challenges head on. much more. We are not only
construction and and it is rooted in our 10 This is good for society, good We recognize that our strength making steel stronger, lighter
manufacturing, tubular and Sustainable Development for our stakeholders and good is people. We stop, challenge and more sustainable, we’re
consumer and industrial Outcomes. These are outcomes for us. and choose. We play to win. transforming tomorrow.
Our product is steel. Our strength is
ArcelorMittal Dofasco is the region’s largest employer
and a Canada’s Top 100 Employer for six years straight.
Learn more at dofasco.arcelormittal.com
@ArcelorMittal_D
facebook.com/arcelormittaldofasco
@arcelormittal_dofasco
linkedin.com/company/arcelormittal-dofasco/
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS CANADA 280+
Canada’s leading helicopter full time
employees
manufacturer
W ith 220 customers
operating over 720
aircraft, Airbus Helicopters
than 3,010 customers in 152
countries. Airbus’ range of
civil and military helicopters 35
Canada is marking 35 years of is the world’s largest; years in
providing quality customer accounting for one third of the business in
service and technology to the worldwide civil and parapublic
Canada
Canadian helicopter industry. fleet. The company’s main
Based out of Fort Erie, Airbus priority is to ensure the safe
Helicopters Canada has operation of its aircraft for the Airbus Helicopters Dragon Boat team participated in the Dragon Boat Festival on June 8, 2019 at the
supported regional and thousands of people who fly Welland International Flatwater Centre.
national law enforcement more than 3.2 million hours
agencies, emergency medical per year. the company - especially At Airbus their strength is
service providers, utility when it comes to the health their people and they are
“We are very proud of being From our employees across
operators, government and and safety of their people committed to their
named one of Hamilton and Canada, to the communities where
and their products. “We employees, just as they are
corporate customers to supply, Niagara’s Top Employers,”
started promoting this we operate, people come first. dedicated to the company.
operate and maintain the fleet President & Chief Operating
culture seven years ago, and Customer interaction is a
of Airbus Helicopters aircraft Officer, Dwayne Charette says
we can really see the huge part of the company’s
in Canada. of this accomplishment. “We
difference it has made in our the expertise of its team and its success, which is why
Airbus Helicopters Canada is strive to do our very best by
our employees, and this ways of working,” Charette competitiveness, is the sole ensuring they have the right
a wholly-owned subsidiary of source supplier on 8 different team is imperative for Airbus.
recognition means a lot to us. explains.
Airbus - a global leader in Airbus helicopter platforms Together as a company, they
aeronautics, space and related It also drives us to want to do Safety and innovation remain flying all over the world. The feel, act and behave as one
services. Airbus is the world’s even better.” top priorities for Airbus company also provides large family and create an
No. 1 helicopter manufacturer, And one of the ways they are Helicopters. The Fort Erie overhaul services, such as engaging and inclusive
with a global in-service fleet continuing to ensure they do facility is a recognized centre dynamic component repair, to workplace that favours
includes approximately 12,000 better is by promoting a of excellence for composite Airbus helicopter operators wellbeing, fun and trust to
helicopters operated by more speak-up culture throughout manufacturing and, thanks to worldwide. drive team work.
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
JOSEPH BRANT HOSPITAL (JBH) 1,911
Proud to be a employees
Top Employer
J oseph Brant Hospital
(JBH) is proud to be
celebrating its fi f t h
and labyrinth.
JBH understands that Compassionate
working in healthcare is both Care.
consecutive year of being rewarding and challenging.
awarded as one of Hamilton- Exemplary
The hospital continuously
Niagara’s Top Employers. Service.
acknowledges the amazing
The hospital strives to create contributions of staff through Every Time.
an e nv i r o n m e n t that various events and programs.
encourages wellness for Some examples of this A member of Joseph Brant Hospital’s Oncology team provides compassionate care to one of the patients
patients and staff. JBH commitment are: Kudos who we serve, each and every day.
provides a range of primary Award program, senior
and secondary services leadership walkabouts, participating in simulated This is a workplace that
through the compassionate complimentary massage learning across multiple truly values its staff and is
and dedicated care of more We are committed to exemplary
therapy, and various departments to foster committed to helping each
than 1,900 staff members, appreciation events. dialogue, teaching and health care. We are focused on
and every one of them
700 vo l u n t e e r s , 175 training. The hospital’s clinical excellence, quality and
Through JBH’s commitment flourish professionally,
physicians and almost 300 investments and use of patient safety. We have a passion
to continuous improvement, physically, mentally and
trained students. leading technology are an for service.
LEAN processes are
integral part of the emotionally.
JBH’s redeveloped and incorporated into daily work
renovated facility features with over 700 improvements hospital’s commitment to The JBH team is growing,
natural light and ample space made to date through the provide professional, picturesque view of the lake hiring nurses, allied health
designed with physical and ideas and work of front line mental and emotional support from 75% of patients’ rooms,
to its valued staff. professionals, physicians and
process efficiencies that staff. The hospital encourages is walking distance to the
non-unionized employees.
support a healthy and safe growth and development by Located in Burlington, staff trendy downtown area,
Visit josephbranthospital.ca
work environment. Patients, providing staff learning and patients can enjoy the walking trails and is situated
staff and visitors can also opportunities. Recently, the many facets of a city that is near all major highways for for more information about
enjoy an outdoor healing hospital hosted a Mega-Sim ranked the best Mid-Sized easy access from all the benefits provided to the
garden, dining terrace event, with departments City in Canada. JBH offers a directions. staff and to apply today.
We are proud to be one of this year’s
TOP EMPLOYERS for the fifth year in a row.
Join Us. We’re Hiring.
josephbranthospital.ca/careers
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
CITY OF HAMILTON 8,000
An extraordinary place in employees
which to live, work and play
O ur team of dedicated
professionals are among
the best in the province at
community, in a sustainable
manner. Our strategic plan
priorities include; community Providing
providing high quality public engagement & participation,
services. With approximately economic prosperity & growth, 70
8,000 employees, we truly healthy & safe communities, city services
value the commitment and clean & green, built
passion our staff bring to their environment & infrastructure,
jobs every day serving the culture & diversity and a strong “It’s an honour to once again be recognized as a Top Regional Employer in the Hamilton-Niagara Region. It’s
residents of Hamilton. We are focus on our people & important to us to create a work environment that is supportive, innovative and forward-thinking to best
honoured to be recognized as a performance. All City services position our employees to serve our residents and businesses, now and in the future. This, combined with
Top Employer in the Hamilton- align with and support these our commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive city, makes the City of Hamilton a great place to grow one’s
career.” Janette Smith, City Manager, City of Hamilton
Niagara Region. It is the hard priorities and their desired
work and dedication of our outcomes. providers and other wellness technology to enable the City of Hamilton a great
employees that enables us to The City offers a competitive activities. employees to be the reason place to grow one’s career.
provide quality public services compensation package which Hamiltonians have trust and Hamilton has one of the lowest
Employees at the City of
that contribute to a healthy, includes a health benefits plan confidence in their City
Hamilton are also supported in unemployment rates compared
safe and prosperous and assistance in retirement government.
their work and professional to most major urban areas,
community. Empowering our planning through a defined development and are Our diverse team of talented helping our city earn its
employees to excel in their benefit pension plan. encouraged to pursue in-house and ambitious staff embody reputation for being an
roles is central to achieving the Understanding the importance training initiatives to keep their our values of sensational extraordinary place in which to
city’s vision to be the best of mental and physical health, skills up-to-date. We also offer service, courageous change, live, work and play.
place in Canada to raise a child employees are encouraged to some tuition subsidies for steadfast integrity, collective
and age successfully. prioritize health and wellness courses at partner institutions ownership and being engaged New opportunities are posted
Our mission is to provide high through a variety of organized to assist employees in empowered employees. Our every Thursday on www.
quality, cost conscious public wellness activities such as augmenting their skills. We are work culture, combined with hamilton.ca/jobs. Follow us on
services that contribute to a workshops, outdoor fitness in partnership focused, customer our commitment to building a Twitter @cityofhamilton and
healthy, safe and prosperous partnership with local service oriented and leverage vibrant, inclusive city, make on LinkedIn.
Proud to be a
Top Employer in
Hamilton-Niagara!
Our vision:
To be the best place to raise a child and age successfully.
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
BURLINGTON HYDRO INC. 93
Inspired and respectful employees
B urlington Hydro (BHI)
employees are the reason
that the company ranks among
Supervisory Skills for
Technical/Trades Staff, or a
professional development
the best managed and operated process for Leadership
mid-sized utilities in Ontario. Evolution, the company offers Our customer
Our employees’ commitment a robust training portfolio. satisfaction
and hard work is at the core of Funding is available for score
a company they are proud to
call their workplace.
employees pursuing college or
university level courses in
94
Motivation and inspiration are work-related programs through
key components to providing the company’s Educational Crews ensure that materials are loaded on the truck before heading out to perform powerline
an environment where Reimbursement Program. maintenance work.
employees have room to excel. “Attracting young talent to the of our approach,” says Jennifer in the Electricity Industry.” networks. Under the auspices
T he compa ny places company is a key component Smith, Vice President, That com m itment has of the EHRC, the initiative
significant emphasis on
Cor porate Relations, expanded further to include “Diversity to Inclusion,” seeks
professional development,
“A passion for improvement is at Burlington Hydro. “Co-op ‘Equal by 30’, Natural to create awareness among
staff wellness, effective
the heart of a culture committed to and Internship placements Resource Canada’s (NRCan) employees and employers of
internal communications,
excellence. From the exacting are designed to utilize the campaign to have public and the requirements of the
and a variety of initiatives
that foster a rewarding work work of our engineers and the skills, talents, and versatility private sector organizations ‘Accessibility for Ontarians
environment. Professional professionalism of our customer
of post-secondary students, commit to work towards equal with Disabilities Act’ (AODA).
development programs while exposing them to pay, equal leadership and equal Burlington Hydro chaired the
service representatives, to our
continue to receive top potential career opportunities in the clean steering committee leading
resilient operations crews - and all
priority across all aspects of opportunities.” energy sector by 2030. this initiative.
those in-between - we work
the operation. Burlington Hydro has Burlington Hydro continues to The company understands that
together to deliver value at every
Skills’ training is a critical level of the organization.” pledged its support by provide focus on mental health by creating a supportive work
part of an employee’s signing the Electricity and disability issues, with environment, employees will
professional development. Gerry Smallegange, President and Human Resources Canada emphasis on taking the stigma be healthier, happier, and more
Whether that includes CEO, Burlington Hydro Inc. ( EH RC) “L eadersh ip out of mental health issues and likely to reap the benefits of a
offerings such as Effective Accord on Gender Diversity providing employee support meaningful career.
Proud. Experienced. Committed. Acknowledged.
Burlington Hydro is proud to be acknowledged as a leading employer.
We credit our employees’ unwavering commitment to operating an
electricity distribution system recognized among the best in the
Province for its innovation, reliability, and safety record.12 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR • THESPEC.COM
HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
2,038
MOHAWK COLLEGE full time and
Learn and grow part time
employees
professionally
W ith just over 2,000 full-
time and part-time
Partnership & Innovation. In
2019, The Joyce Centre
employees, Mohawk is one of became the first building in
Canada to receive Zero
32,500
Hamilton’s larger employers, students
and is committed to fostering Carbon Building Standard
excellence among employees certification in both the educated
by encouraging life-long Design and Performance each year
learning and supporting categories from the Canada
professional development Green Building Council.
Mohawk employees celebrate at the 2019 President’s Breakfast.
across the college. The college offers 179
Mohawk College is proud to postsecondary programs and
educate and serve more than is one of the largest trainers inclusion. Students have community organizations, and bursaries through
32,500 full-time, part-time of apprentices in Ontario, access to a wide range of and supporting scholarships donations to the Mohawk
and apprenticeship students providing training to more counselling services and College Foundation and
at three campuses and at than 4,500 apprenticeship supports throughout the Hamilton Halton United
Mohawk is committed to the
learning hubs throughout the students annually at the year. There is also a health Way. There are annual toy
City of Hamilton. Marshall School of Skilled clinic and a fully equipped ongoing development and drives supporting local
Trades & Apprenticeship in recreation centre, and the recognition of our employees, schools, community
Mohawk is among Canada’s
top 10 colleges for applied Stoney Creek, Ontario. More college hosts events and while providing an inclusive groups and the broader
research, and for the past six than 125,000 students have activities throughout the campus to ensure an open, Hamilton area.
years has been recognized as graduated from Mohawk year to enhance the student Mohawk is pleased to be
accessible, equitable, and safe
one of Canada’s Greenest College, since it was founded experience and support the named a Top Employer
in 1967. well-being of the entire environment for everyone. We
Employers by the editors of for the 7th straight year,
college community. know that by investing in our
Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Both students and employees and we look forward to
The college is also home to have access to innovative Mohawk employees are employees, Mohawk College will supporting our students
the country’s largest net zero spaces such as Social Inc., a also active in the provide the best education and and the Hamilton
energy institutional building, safe, positive space on community, raising funds services for our students. community for years to
The Joyce Centre for campus that celebrates social to support students and come.
Congratulations
to all our employees for making Mohawk College Inspire. Grow. Learn.
a great place to work and learn.
Human Resources
GROWTHE HAMILTON SPECTATOR • THESPEC.COM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 13
HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020
Over
BOSCH REXROTH 29,500
We move. You win. associates
across the globe
B osch Rexroth is part of the
Bosch Group of companies
and is the worldwide leader in
innovations and cross-technology
solutions deliver multi-
dimensional enhancements for
“Drive & Control”. We provide machine manufacturers and end
drive and control solutions in the
major technology areas of
users.
Customers set the requirements
170
industrial hydraulics, electric local
for their machine, project and
drives and controls, linear system… we combine our drive employees
motion, assembly technologies, and control technology and
and mobile hydraulics. We also unique expertise to give them the
provide our customers a right solution. Whether it’s for Our talented Associates are our greatest and valued resource for success both now and in the future.
competitive edge in their Mobile Applications, Machinery
respective marketplaces through Applications and Engineering, or and innovations allow us to locally, and more than 300 working conditions and a means
the effective application of Factory Automation, companies develop purpose-built electronic Canada wide. Our network of of balancing their work and
superior Rexroth, value-add worldwide trust us to provide controls and hydraulics for the Canadian regional service centers personal lives.
products, systems, engineering innovative components, complete most demanding drive and delivers this same level of The secret of our success is
and services. system solutions and expert control applications. customer care to local markets, cultural diversity and
As a global partner for Mobile services, drawing on our portfolio supported by local inventory and commitment. Our associates
Rexroth products have an service competence. Bosch
Applications, Machinery of precise, proven, energy- work with colleagues from all
efficient hydraulics, electric international reputation for high Rexroth Canada has the people,
Applications and Engineering, around the world every day –
drives and controls, linear motion performance, quality and the products and the technology
Factory Automation and sitting in the same office as well
and assembly technologies. durability. Bosch Rexroth to meet customers’ drive and
Renewable Energies, Bosch as on different continents.
Rexroth supports mechanical and Canada is headquartered in control needs, but is also an Cultural diversity is no
Our highly trained team of
plant engineering efforts around engineers and technicians Welland with 170 employees active leader in social and catchphrase for us; it is a way of
the world with its cutting-edge provide a tremendous level of corporate responsibility. life. The result is a close-knit
technology and unique industry expertise in our technologies As an international company, network of very diverse
knowledge. More than 29,500 and have developed extensive Cultural diversity is no catchphrase we welcome people from a associates with unique skills, and
associates across the globe are industry applied specific for us; it is a way of life. variety of cultures, offering a strong commitment to working
developing tailored, safe and knowledge. Our field proven them a professional home, together to find innovative
resource-friendly solutions. Our industry engineering expertise equal opportunities, fair solutions and better results.
Bosch Rexroth Canada is proud to be
selected as one of Niagara’s/Hamilton’s
Top 20 Employers for 2020
Bosch Rexroth Canada 490 Prince Charles Drive, Welland, ON L3B 5X7
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HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S
TOP EMPLOYERS 2020 ISO
certified in
HORNBLOWER NIAGARA CRUISES Occupational
Amazing People providing Health and
Safety, Quality,
world class service Environment
H or nblower Niaga ra
Cruises (HNC) creates
amazing experiences for
dedication to quality, safety,
the environment and their
team. It is because of this 200
millions of guests each year. commitment that HNC employees
In May 2014, HNC entered believes we can never lose serving over
into a 30-year contract with sight of the most critical factor 2.3 million
the Niagara Parks Commission to our success – our People! guests each year
and opened as the official Whether it is on board the
boat tour operator to the vessels, in the office, in the Hornblower Niagara Cruises’ employees are passionate about providing world class guest service and
iconic Niagara Falls in Hornblower Ticket Plaza or creating amazing experiences!
Canada. In 2018, HNC the Hornblower Landing,
welcomed our 10 millionth HNC’s focus is to create a complimentary boat tour communication. Employees
guest and are proud to say that f un, rewa rding a nd “HNC’s success is a result of our tickets, bi-weekly employee share feedback and ideas to
at the end of our sixth satisfying work recognition awards and an i m p r ove their wo r k
extraordinary team of people. They
operating season, our amazing environment. employee referral program. environment through annual
employees have hosted over show up each day ready to create And for returning seasonal surveys, Employee Quality
Because HNC recognizes
12 million guests from dozens that working outdoors with amazing experiences. What we employees, many can Com m it t e e, leader sh ip
of countries across the globe. millions of guests each have accomplished together in the become eligible for our roundtables and our open-
HNC has a mostly seasonal year can be both gratifying full-time benefit programs door policy.
last five years is truly special.”
workforce of just over 200 and challenging, we love to based on their length of Every year we survey
a m a z i ng p e ople who celebrate and recognize our service, which include an thousands of guests and they
Mory DiMaurizio annual bonus, health care continue to confirm what we
understand that we are all employees through various
Vice President & General Manager spending a c c o u n t , already know: our net
active and equal contributors, events such as our annual
Hornblower Niagara Cruises educational reimbursement
working together to produce a welcome back Event in the promoter score ranks us as
u n iqu e, o n e - of- a -k i n d Tent, Giving Thanks and shoe allowance. providing world class service!
experience for all our guests. dinner, Christmas Party, many employee programs HNC is committed to The reason we continue to
Our employees achieve this appreciation barbeques and which include Health, Safety continuous improvement and achieve world class scores –
every day because of their ice cream days. We also offer a nd Wel l ness Mont h, fosters a workplace of open our People!
W E C R E AT E A M A Z I N G E X P E R I E N C E S
PROUD TO BE A
T O P E M P L OY E R I N
H A M I LT O N - N I A G A R A !
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S T O
O U R A M A Z I N G E M P L OY E E S
| A M A Z I N G C A R E E R S AT H O R N B L O W E R N I A G A R A C R U I S E S | N I A G A R A C R U I S E S . C O M / C A R E E R STHE HAMILTON SPECTATOR • THESPEC.COM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 15
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Largest product
NATIONAL TIRE DISTRIBUTORS
selection in the
Where the team is the industry
first priority
N ational Tire Distributors
(NTD) is Canada’s premier
The NTD team is here to deliver
on our core values – iCare –
independent supplier of tires to Innovation, Collaboration, Approximately
the replacement tire market. Accountability, Respect and
Through growth and acquisitions, Excellence – gained from our 700
NTD is the largest and most combined experience and associates
efficient distribution network in commitment to the tire industry.
our country. NTD’s corporate NTD stays true to these values
office is located in Burlington by continuing to stay ahead of Thrive and drive into the future.
and operates 24 distribution the curve through leading in
technology and providing vital role in its success and in this are through our training
centres nationwide. The
customers with industry insights making a partner that our “We believe it is the strength of our and development programs
combined experience of the
to help them create sustainable customers value. Our National team that makes us successful. including a tuition
NTD team, gained in every
and relevant businesses by Leadership Group (NLG) is We focus on creating a work reimbursement program, our
corner of Canada is unrivaled
equipping them with tools and comprised of leaders from environment where health, safety, compensation and benefit
within the industry.
each functional area that meet packages including
best practices to help them thrive. wellbeing, respect, and teamwork
NTD believes in empowerment monthly to share the projects competitive market wages,
and flexibility to meet and Aligned with our iCARE people are paramount. This is how we
they are working on and to health coverage, parental
exceed the distinct needs within first values the safety of our team share stories about their peers’ have been successful in attracting,
at NTD is paramount. Through a retaining, and growing talented top-up and of course tire
the tire industry wherever the leadership successes and
robust training and onboarding discounts!
location, whatever the size. elevate ourselves as leaders. people. And providing great
Passion for the best brands, the platform, coupled with consistent They understand NTD’s value service to our customers!” Our purpose is to help our
highest level of service and the support from all levels of proposition and bring forward customers thrive and drive
delivery of relevant programs for leadership our associates at NTD innovative ideas that allows us George McClean - President into the future. And our
our tire retailers drives every understand that we all have a to stay competitive. National Tire Distributors (NTD) commitment is simple: to
decision taken by the responsibility and commitment A key element of NTD’s contribute, every day, to
organization. NTD has the to our personal safety, safety of success has always been its and help develop all of our team delivering new and enhanced
largest product selection in the our peers and the community. people. As part of our team members to become the best they ways to help our customers’
industry. Every individual at NTD plays a philosophy, we coach, support can be! Some of the ways we do across Canada be successful.
Thank you to our NTD team
for achieving this prestigious award!
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get tough
after yet
another
Albion Falls
rescue
MATTHEW VAN DONGEN
The Hamilton Spectator
The city will fence off a stairway and
trail leading to the base of Albion Falls
and look at charging trespassers to
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Firefighters were called to the east
Mountain waterfall around 2:15 p.m.
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