St. Catharines recognized as a Top Employer

The City of St. Catharines is being recognized as an exceptional place to work as one of Hamilton-Niagara Region’s 2025 Top Employers. The City is proud to be celebrated for its innovative human resource programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.

“At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to supporting professional growth and providing a healthy work-life balance for our people,” says David Oakes, City CAO. “This award underscores our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace. Our focus is on how we can best support our people so they can focus on how they can best support the residents they serve.”

Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers is an editorial competition Organized by MediaCorp Canada Inc., that recognizes employers on eight criteria: Workplace; Work Atmosphere and Social; Health, Financial and Family Benefits; Vacation and Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training and Skills Development; and Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.

St. Catharines’ inclusion in 2025 acknowledges the City’s professional development programs tailored to various career stages; planning assistance services and contributions to a defined benefit pension plan for life after work; and generous yearly mental health practitioner coverage.

“We know that customer service is an important part of Council’s Strategic Plan, and that the foundation of customer service is building a strong workplace with people who are skilled and passionate about St. Catharines,” says Erin O’Hoski, Deputy CAO. “We are grateful to the outstanding people who make up our organization, without them this award would not have been possible.”

Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, the City is an equal opportunity employer. Visit our Careers page for more information about finding a rewarding and fulfilling career, with support every step of the way, at the City of St. Catharines.