In a region rich with history and home to world-class research facilities, hospitals, and postsecondary institutions, it's hardly surprising that employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area are looking to the future and investing in their employees. That's the message from Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2025), announced last week by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which organizes the Canada's Top 100 Employers project. The Hamilton-Niagara winners were announced in a special magazine published by The Hamilton Spectator.
"Mohawk College is committed to supporting the well-being of our employees," said Chief Human Resources Officer Megan Mascarin. "We strive to create a workplace where people feel valued and able to thrive, both professionally and personally."
Mohawk College has been named one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers for 13 years running. Some reasons cited for the college being honoured this year include: the college's offering numerous wellness workshops and sessions addressing a range of topics, including mental health first aid, stress management and achieving work-life balance -- and offers a generous mental health practitioner benefit as part of its health benefits plan; its generous maternity and parental leave top-up support; and the college's flexible work options.
In its 19th edition, Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes employers with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies in the Hamilton-Niagara area. Editors at Mediacorp review employers on eight criteria, which have remained consistent since the project's inception: (1) Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Any employer, private or public sector, with its 2 head office or principal place of business in the Hamilton-Niagara area may apply for this competition.
