Algonquin College Named a Top Employer in the National Capital Region for Fourth Consecutive Year

Posted on Thursday, April 13th, 2017

OTTAWA — For the fourth consecutive year, Algonquin College has been named one of the National Capital Region’ Top 25 Employers. The winners were announced today in a special insert in The Ottawa Citizen which recognizes the 2017 National Capital Region’s Top Employers.

“Algonquin College’s success is dependent on our ability to attract and retain exceptional people who have our learners as their primary focus,” said Cathy Frederick, Vice President, Human Resources. “This year marks the first year of our new strategic plan, and in that plan we set a goal of being recognized by the community and our employees as an exceptional place to work. This recognition is an important milestone on our journey to achieving this goal.”

Efforts are underway at the College to strengthen employee career mobility and employee engagement, embed a culture of continuous improvement, and continue to grow a respectful and innovative workplace culture. Among the highlights of Algonquin College’s application to the Top Employers competition, judges noted:
• the College’s focus on employee engagement, including the creation of a ‘Tiger Team’ to address employees’ top concerns
• tuition supports and professional development opportunities
• competitive pay and benefits, coupled with strong wellness programs
The National Capital Region Top Employers competition is hosted by Mediacorp and lists the top employers in the Ottawa area.

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For more information please contact:

Phil Gaudreau
Communications Officer
Public Relations and Communications
Algonquin College
gaudrep@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 2091

About Algonquin College:
The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 185 programs. Based in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario. Visit algonquincollege.com.


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