Top Employer: Brock University

Recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2023):

Here are some of the reasons why Brock University was selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2023):

Brock University offers flexible work arrangements as well as a dynamic environment for employees who are working on campus -- while onsite, employees can take advantage of a variety of amenities including child care, diverse food options, and an extensive fitness facility with a cycling studio, Olympic size pool, indoor track, and high-performance sports centre
Brock University employs a dedicated health and wellness team responsible for organizing initiatives related to its workplace wellness framework -- recent programming includes lunchtime wellness workshops (topics include ergonomics, nutrition, resilience and beginner yoga), physical activity challenges, and awareness campaigns during mental health week
Varying by employee group, Brock University helps all employees save for the future with contributions to a hybrid pension plan -- additionally, faculty can take advantage of phased-in work options when nearing retirement

Staff members of Brock University's campus mail team

Industry	Post secondary school, university
Established in Canada	1964
Major Canadian hiring locations	Thorold ON, Pelham ON, Welland ON, Niagara Falls ON, St Catharines ON, Hamilton ON
Full-time employees in Canada	1,690
Part-time employees in Canada	2,077
Average age of employees in Canada	38 years
Longest serving employee	52 years
Benefits note	Brock University has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting
Long-term savings	defined-benefit (DB) pension
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $1,000 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers)	up to 100% of salary for 1 week
Parental top-up (mothers)	up to 95% of salary for 15 weeks
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Outside survey period	outside consultant surveys are held every 36 months
Employee performance reviews	employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
In-house training initiatives	in-house training, online training, mentoring
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes
Employee charitable involvement	employees receive paid time off to volunteer

Brock University employees collaborating

Industry	Post secondary school, university
Full-time employees in Canada	1,000 to 2,500
Major Canadian hiring locations	Thorold ON, Pelham ON, Welland ON, Niagara Falls ON, St Catharines ON, Hamilton ON
Student opportunities	paid internships, co-op opportunities
Training	subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
Other info for new grads	Brock University also offers in-house training programs such as Leading the Way, Crucial Conversations, Instructional Skills Workshop, family learning programs, university teaching and service learning programs.
Typical new grad positions	Graduate Office Assistant, Senior Lab Demonstrator, Department Coordinator, Student Engagement Assistant, Application Developer, Financial Aid Coordinator, Academic Records Assistant, Talent Management Assistant, Communications and Administrative Officer, Research Coordinator
Starting salary	$35K to $40K
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Brock University