Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2021):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Dec 3, 2020)
Here are some of the reasons why Halton, Regional Municipality of was selected as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2021):
- Halton Region supports ongoing training and development through a number of initiatives including leadership development programs, in-house apprenticeships for skilled trades, and paid internships to provide recent graduates with public sector experience
- Halton Region celebrates employee achievement through annual recognition awards, with categories in customer service, productivity and innovation, and service/product delivery
- Halton Region supports employees who are new mothers with maternity and parental leave top-up payments (to 75 per cent of salary for 25 weeks), as well as parental top-up for new fathers and adoptive parents (75 per cent of salary for 10 weeks, depending on employee group) -- employees working at the organization's head office also receive priority placement at the onsite daycare
Halton Region staff celebrate their work within the organization and community annually at the Employee Recognition Awards
Highlights
| Industry | Municipal government |
| Established in Canada | 1974 |
| Major Canadian hiring locations | Oakville ON, Burlington ON, Halton Hills ON, Milton ON |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 1,964 |
| Part-time employees in Canada | 783 |
| Average age of employees in Canada | 44.73 years |
| Longest serving employee | 49 years |
| Benefits note | Halton Region has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
| Long-term savings | defined-benefit (DB) pension |
| Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 90% of the premiums |
| Health spending account | up to $500 each year |
| Flexible work options | flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), compressed work week, telecommuting |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
| Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months |
| In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership training, mentoring, paid internships |
| Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
COVID-19
| Pandemic response | wage continuation program for employees required to take time off due to COVID-19 (for a period of up to 14 days), vacation payout program to enable staff to request additional funds if needed, dedicated intranet site to share pandemic updates, weekly communications from the region's chief administrative officer, created a #strongertogether campaign to recognize front-line employees |
The Career Directory
Halton, Regional Municipality of has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Summer and co-op students during an onboarding event at Halton Region
Highlights for New Grads
| Industry | Municipal government |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 1,001 to 2,500 |
| Major Canadian hiring locations | Oakville ON, Burlington ON, Halton Hills ON, Milton ON |
| Student opportunities | paid internships in finance, public health, legal services, planning services, social services, human resources, and communications, paid internships, summer jobs, co-op placements in public works, finance, and information technology, co-op opportunities |
| Training | orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
| Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
| Typical new grad positions | Water and Wastewater Operator, Project Manager, Paramedic, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Personal Support Worker, Financial Analyst, Administrative Assistant, Program Assistant, Case Manager, Human Resources Assistant, Customer Service Representative, Service Desk Technician, Millwright, Electrician, Mechanic, Dietary Aide, Communications Specialist |
| Starting salary | $45K to $50K |
| Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Economics
- Geography
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Languages (Other)
- Museum Studies
- Political Science
- Public Relations / Communications
- Recreation Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Education
- Adult
- Counselling
- Early Childhood
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental
- Forestry
- Geological
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Pollution Treatment
- Production / Manufacturing
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Water Resources
- Welding
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Bachelor of Laws
- Copyright / Patent
- Corporate
- Environmental
- Labour
- Real Estate
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Bachelor of Science
- Actuarial / Statistics
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Environmental
- Epidemiology
- Forestry
- Geography
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Immunology
- Kinesiology
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Metallurgy
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Ambulance / Emergency Medical Care
- Audio/Video Technician
- Autocad
- Automotive Mechanic
- Business
- Carpentry
- Child Care / Education
- Communications / Public Relations
- Computer Science
- Cooking / Chef Training
- Dietitian / Nutrition
- Engineering Technician
- Facility Management
- Financial Planning
- Forestry
- Graphic Arts / Design
- Health Care Aide (HCA)
- Heavy Equipment
- Human Resources
- HVAC Systems
- Information Technology
- Laboratory Technician
- Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
- Nursing (RN)
- Nursing (RNA / RPN)
- Office Administration
- Plumbing
- Real Estate Sales
- Recreation Studies
- Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
- Secretarial
- Security / Enforcement
- Social Worker / DSW
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Tool & Die / Machinist / Millwright
- Travel and Tourism
- Urban Planning
- Welding
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Doctorate (Arts)
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Social Work
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Doctorate (Education)
- Administration
- Teaching
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Doctorate (Eng.)
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Telecommunications
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Doctorate (Science)
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Epidemiology
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Materials Science
- Medical Doctor
- Metallurgy
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy / Kinesiology
- Pharmacy
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Master of Architecture
- Architecture
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Master of Arts
- Economics
- Geography
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Political Science
- Recreation Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Master of Education
- Administration
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Master of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Forestry
- Geological
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Pollution Treatment
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Water Resources
- Welding
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Master of Science
- Actuarial / Statistics
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Epidemiology
- Forestry
- Geography
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Metallurgy
- Nursing / Health Administration
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Certified Nutrition Manager (CSNM)
- Financial Planning (CFP, FMA)
- Financial Securities (CSC)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Insurance (RIBO, OTL, CIP)
- Interior Design (NCIDQ)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)
- Land Surveyor
- Microsoft Certifications
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
- Professional Engineer
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
- Quality Assurance (TQM)
- Real Estate (RPA, CPM)
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- McMaster University
- Mohawk College
- Sheridan College
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo