SickKids named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2018!

SickKids has been named once again as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.!

"I am thrilled that SickKids has again been recognized by an independent third party as a Top Employer in Canada," says Susan O'Dowd, Vice-President, Human Resources and Commercial Services. "I am proud to be a part of this exceptional institution that provides outstanding opportunities for career growth, learning and innovation; whether achieved in one's role providing care to our patients or in the many other roles at SickKids that all contribute to our mission: Healthier Children. A Better World."

SickKids was named a top employer for its commitment to creating a healthy work environment through its wellness program which includes weekly massage therapy for clinical staff, walking and running clubs, monthly lunch and learn wellness seminars and subsidized access to the hospital's 2,400 square-foot staff wellness centre, which features a fitness studio, cardio and weight equipment and a number of fitness classes such as bootcamp, pilates and yoga.

In addition, Mediacorp recognized SickKids for helping employees plan for the future with pension and retirement sessions throughout the year and for offering an online pension centre to provide employees with a convenient user experience. 

SickKids was also recognized as being one of Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates. 

You can check out the full list of employers by visiting the Canada's Top 100 Employers online magazine​ and read more about why SickKids was chosen. The full list was also published in a special edition of today's Globe and Mail.

Check out some of the reasons why staff at SickKids think it's a great place to work!