Recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2023):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 23, 2022)
Here are some of the reasons why St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton was selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2023):
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton offers a number of initiatives to help employees prioritize their wellness, including access to a platform called Wellbeats (with virtual fitness classes, nutrition guidance and mindfulness programming), wellness challenges, and lunch and learns on various dimensions of wellness, such as intellectual, financial, and spiritual wellness
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton encourages employee development through in-house training and tuition subsidies for courses related to an employees' position (to $1,000 annually) -- the organization also invests in future generations by offering summer opportunities, co-op placements and internships to students completing high school and post-secondary studies, particularly in nursing
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton supports its new moms and dads, including adoptive parents, with maternity and parental leave top-up payments (varying by employee group), and offers the option to extend their leave into an unpaid leave of absence

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton employees celebrate Medical Radiation Technologist Week
Highlights
Industry | Hospitals |
Established in Canada | 1890 |
Parent company | St. Joseph Health System |
Parent company head office | Hamilton ON |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Hamilton ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 3,136 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1,771 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 41 years |
Longest serving employee | 54.5 years |
Benefits note | St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Hybrid work | remote work policy and flexible work arrangement policy launched in 2021 with formal agreements currently being finalized |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting |
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 $500 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 93% of salary for 16 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 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 12 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, paid internships |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
The Career Directory
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

New graduate nurses at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Hospitals |
Full-time employees in Canada | 2,500 to 5,000 |
Parent company | St. Joseph Health System |
Parent company head office | Hamilton ON |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Hamilton ON |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Typical new grad positions | Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, other allied health roles, non-clinical roles including information technology and administrative/corporate support services |
Starting salary | $55K to $60K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting |
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
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
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Bachelor of Education
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Bachelor of Science
- Audiology
- Health Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Pathology
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Business
- Office Administration
- Secretarial
- Security / Enforcement
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Doctorate (Science)
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
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Master of Arts
- Social Work
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Master of Business Administration
- Human Resources
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Master of Science
- Audiology
- Health Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Nursing / Health Administration
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Certified Nutrition Manager (CSNM)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
Recruits at these schools
- Conestoga College
- George Brown College
- McMaster University
- Mohawk College
- Toronto Metropolitan University