
Halton Region has been rated as one of the best employers in the Greater Toronto Area, according to Mediacorp Canada Inc. The annual Greater Toronto’s Top 90 Employers competition recognizes Greater Toronto Area employers that lead their sectors in areas such as health, financial & family benefits; performance management; training & skills development; and community involvement.
“Halton Region provides the residents and businesses of Halton with excellent programs and services, and that is a direct result of the high calibre of our employees,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “By ensuring that we provide Halton staff with a safe, challenging and rewarding workplace, we can continue to attract and retain the very best talent available. I am very proud of this recognition, and I would like to thank all Halton Regional staff for the great work that they do each and every day.”
As an employer selected for this year’s list, Halton is entitled to use the competition’s official 2010 logo in recruitment ads and on its website. Halton Region is one of the largest employers in the Region, with a workforce of over 2,500 employees. In April of 2009, Halton was identified as one of Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians based on its commitment to programs and initiatives that help recent immigrants integrate into Halton’s workforce. Anyone interested in employment opportunities at Halton Region can learn more about the organization and view current job postings at www.halton.ca .
Mediacorp Canada Inc. is a publishing firm that manages the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. The project aims to identify the companies and organizations that lead their industries in attracting and retaining employees. The announcement of the GTA’s top employers is being made in a special editorial supplement in the Toronto Star.