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Dec. 5, 2023

For the sixth consecutive year, ³Ô¹ÏÍø has been named one of by Mediacorp Canada through the Canada’s Top 100 Employers initiative, an editorial competition that recognizes the nation’s best places to work. 

“³Ô¹ÏÍø is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community and a key part of that is making sure our employees have the support they need to thrive both professionally and personally,” said ³Ô¹ÏÍø President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy. “The quality and engagement of the people at ³Ô¹ÏÍø make it an outstanding place to work.” 

is an annual competition recognizing leading national and regional organizations that offer exceptional workplaces. Organizations selected for the awards redefine how people work and live by developing and adapting policies and procedures to meet the changing expectations of today’s workforce. While the recognition is awarded at a regional level, it is based on ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s efforts across its multi-campus locations. 

“Being recognized once again as a Waterloo Area Top Employer reflects ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s commitment to providing a positive and engaging employee experience,” said Pamela Cant, chief human resources and equity officer at ³Ô¹ÏÍø. “³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a work environment that allows faculty and staff to thrive, experience a sense of belonging and feel valued for their many contributions to the university community.” 

Some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s exceptional employer initiatives include: 

• Dedicated employee professional development offerings and wellness events and resources. 
• Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.  
• Supporting the employee experience through flexible/hybrid work.  
• Instructional support and resources for faculty and instructional staff to foster the development of vibrant, creative and inclusive learning environments for students. 
• Maternity and parental leave top-up for new parents, including adoptive parents, to 95 percent of salary ranging from 10 to 25 weeks. 
• Continued commitment to fostering an inclusive community through ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Indigenous Strategic Plan, including hiring new Black faculty members and Indigenous faculty members through the Inclusive Excellence initiative. 
• Generous vacation, benefits, pension and leave allowances. 

As an educational institution, ³Ô¹ÏÍø inspires lives of leadership and purpose in its student community. As an employer, ³Ô¹ÏÍø seeks, fosters and values the same qualities of leadership and purpose in its employee community. Learn more about what makes ³Ô¹ÏÍø a great place to work.