Recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 4, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why West Haldimand General Hospital was selected as one of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2025):
- West Haldimand General Hospital established a Wellness & Wellbeing Committee in response to employee feedback, dedicated to promoting physical, emotional, and mental well-being -- recent initiatives include a dedicated Wellness Week featuring mini ergonomic assessments, massages, and info sessions hosted by Homewood Health, as well as monthly Wellness Wednesday activities
- West Haldimand General Hospital encourages employees to plan for the future with retirement planning assistance and contributions to a defined benefit pension plan
- West Haldimand General Hospital hosts an annual staff recognition dinner and dance to celebrate professional milestones and years of service -- individual and team awards are presented to recognize contributions to improving quality of care, leading by example and inspiring others

West Haldimand General Hospital employees are recognized for their achievements

West Haldimand General Hospital employees are recognized for their achievements

West Haldimand General Hospital employees are recognized for their achievements
Highlights
Industry | Hospitals |
Established in Canada | 1964 |
Major Canadian locations | Hagersville ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 63 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 159 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 42.96 years |
Longest serving employee | 44 years |
Benefits note | West Haldimand General Hospital has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, compressed work week, 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 75% of salary for 13 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 75% of salary for 13 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 75% of salary for 13 weeks |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 2 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 | in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Employee charitable involvement | employees receive paid time off to volunteer |