Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Dec 2, 2024)
Here are some of the reasons why Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network was selected as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025):
- Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network helps employees prioritize their health with subsidized access to an onsite gym and spin studio, with classes conducted by a dedicated wellness instructor -- the organization also employs a wellness and retention specialist to coordinate internal initiatives, such as stretch breaks and workshops
- Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network manages a Staff in Need Fund to support employees (and their families) who have endured a recent crisis resulting in personal financial hardship -- individuals may apply for funding directly, or managers and peers may nominate an employee on their behalf
- Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network supports ongoing employee training and professional development through a number in-house initiatives, from paid internships and apprenticeships to tuition subsidies for courses at outside academic institutions (recently increased to $2,000 annually) -- and honours employees who have reached their educational goals at the annual Learning Achievement ceremony

Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network biomedical team members collaborate

Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network biomedical team members collaborate

Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network biomedical team members collaborate
Highlights
Industry | Hospitals |
Established in Canada | 1929 |
Major Canadian locations | Toronto ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 1,531 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1,712 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 43 years |
Longest serving employee | 57 years |
Benefits note | Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay) |
Long-term savings | defined-benefit (DB) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 75% of the premiums |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $800 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 93% of salary for 15 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 93% of salary for 10 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 93% of salary for 10 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 93% of salary for 10 weeks |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 24 months |
In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $2,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
The Career Directory
Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Angeline Uy, a registered nurse at Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network

Angeline Uy, a registered nurse at Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network

Angeline Uy, a registered nurse at Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Hospitals |
Full-time employees in Canada | 1,001 to 2,500 |
Major Canadian locations | Toronto ON |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $2,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Typical new grad positions | Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Technicians, Technologists, Pharmacy Student, Technical Associate, Administrative Assistant |
Starting salary | $55K to $60K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
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Bachelor of Education
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Bachelor of Science
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
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Community College Diploma
- Business
- Laboratory Technician
- Nursing (RN)
- Nursing (RNA / RPN)
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Master of Business Administration
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Master of Science
- Health Sciences
- Nursing / Health Administration
Recruits at these schools
- Brock University
- Centennial College
- McMaster University
- Seneca College
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- University of Toronto
- York University