Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2026) Magazine - Magazine - Page 67
( 2026 )
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81%
of staff say Halton is an
excellent place to work
94%
of permanent employees
choose to stay
$
5,000
in mental health benefits,
including family
10
wellness activities
offered weekly
Excellence Awards go to teams
that consistently exhibit exceptional service that benefits the
community or improves internal
operations. Awards of Merit —
which recognize individuals for
having had a significant positive
Employees at Regional Municipality of Halton attend the organization’s annual CAO Chair Holiday
Open House event.
impact on the work environment
— are nominated by peers, a
process that ensures day-to-dayactions are brought to management’s attention.
“It’s a very big thing here in the
region, something that’s been
ingrained in the culture. People
look forward to the event we hold
off-site and are very proud when
they receive that recognition,” Farr
says. “And we are really focused on
how we can continue to improve
the program.”
That, too, is only to be expected
at Halton, says Desjardins. “Think
of workplace benefits you might
want, listed against those already
involved in working here, and
I would just say check, check,
check, all the way down the list.”
