Algonquin College completes the hat trick

Posted on Thursday, February 4th, 2016

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The hats were raining down on Algonquin College employees Wednesday afternoon, as they were informed the College had been once again named a Top Employer in the National Capital Region for the third year running.

At a special event featuring former Ottawa Senators captain Laurie Boschman, employees were surprised with ball caps and the opportunity to celebrate ahead of Thursday morning’s announcement of the College as a Top Employer.

“Algonquin College has a strong reputation for student success, and we take employee success just as seriously,” said Cathy Frederick, Vice President, Human Resources. “We know that investing in our people, and tapping into the pride they have for this institution, is central to our mission of transforming our students’ hopes and dreams into lifelong career success. This award reflects the pride our employees have for this institution and – while I have not yet met everyone, having started at Algonquin College just last fall – I can say AC pride is obvious and easily acquired!”

The National Capital Region Top Employer competition is organized and judged by Mediacorp. Twenty five employers in the Ottawa area are selected for the honour, based on criteria such as work and social atmosphere, employee communications, training and skills development, and community involvement, among others.

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Former Senators captain Laurie Boschman, Thor and Spartacat pose with some of AC’s leaders.

Here were a few reactions from employees:

“Being a part of such a dynamic and entrepreneurial college has been a dream come true for me,” said Chris Doré, part-time Professor and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the College’s Pembroke campus. “The professionalism and caring that I have seen from my fellow instructors and professors make me proud to be a part of such a wonderful team of educators. The openness of the various Algonquin College program Coordinators, Chairs and Deans are key to the entrepreneurial environment that has allowed me to flourish as a professor and bring value to the students I teach. They have encouraged a “just do it” environment that enables me to provide my students with an educational experience that I hope makes a difference in their lives.”

“My first year working for Algonquin College has been filled with much excitement and I have been astonished by our unique brand of Algonquin pride,” said Amy Desjardins, Executive Director of the Algonquin College Foundation. “It is that pride and that common purpose of transforming hopes and dreams into lifelong career success which makes this College a top employer. At the Foundation, it is a privilege to work with the community to support our students and ensure that our College continues to grow and thrive for future generations.”

“I have been working with Algonquin College for the past four years, starting out as a part-time Professor, then a coordinator, and now the Academic Chair at Perth Campus,” says Gerry Salisbury, Academic Chair at Perth campus. “After 30 years of policing experience, the transition to the education sector has been an amazing journey. The staff and faculty at the college are extremely supportive and I especially enjoy working with our students, who are preparing to be the leaders of our future. At Perth campus, it is very rewarding to work in an environment that is an integral thread of the community and a partner in the success of so many lives. I am so very proud of our students achievements, and our faculty and staff’s dedication and commitment. It is a pleasure and an honour to play a small part to help build the future!


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