Recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2025):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 15, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority was selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2025):
- Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority helps employees balance their day-to-day responsibilities with flexible hours, shortened work weeks and hybrid work options
- Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority supports ongoing development throughout an employee's career, including paid internships, online training, leadership development courses, and tuition subsidies for courses related and not directly related to their current position
- Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority supports a number of local charitable initiatives each year with a focus on youth and education, marine activities and the environment -- the organization offers two paid days to volunteer and matches employee generosity with donations of up to $400 per employee per year

Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority employees connect during a social event
Highlights
Industry | Port and harbour operations |
Established in Canada | 1912 |
Major Canadian locations | Niagara Falls ON, Oshawa ON, Hamilton ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 64 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 3 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 45 years |
Longest serving employee | 31 years |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting |
Long-term savings | defined-contribution (DC) 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 $500 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 90% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 90% of salary for 17 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 90% of salary for 17 weeks |
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 3 months |
In-house training initiatives | online training, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 2 paid days) |
The Career Directory
Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

A recent grad working at Hamilton Port Authority to help design a new platform along one of the city's piers
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Port and harbour operations |
Full-time employees in Canada | 51 to 100 |
Major Canadian locations | Niagara Falls ON, Oshawa ON, Hamilton ON |
Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Operations Assistant, General Accountant, Coordinator |
Starting salary | $40K to $50K |
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 |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
Recruits at these schools
- Brock University
- McMaster University
- Mohawk College