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(Niagara Falls, ON) November 23, 2017 – Designated as an industry leader, Niagara Casinos was awarded Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers this afternoon.
“We are committed to creating a workplace culture where our 4,000 associates are excited to learn, grow and make a difference,” said Maria Graham, Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development, Niagara Casinos. “People need to know that what they do matters and every person in our company has an important role in our business’s success.”
The national competition evaluates organizations on eight categories: Physical 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.
Programs at Niagara Casinos that complement the award categories include their diversity and inclusion initiatives (ncdiversity) in which a committee comprised of over 40 employees work to support multi-cultural events, promote awareness and advocacy for LGBTQ groups and strengthen partnerships with organizations such as Ready, Willing & Able. Their women’s program (ncwomen) promotes personal empowerment through resiliency training, mental health sessions, networking opportunities and collaborative outings to community events. Niagara Casinos has also developed a workplace environment (ncCommunity) rooted in the inspiration of employee passion to continue to pay it forward, get involved and make a difference in the Niagara region with over $1 million given back to the community each year.
“We are privileged to work with a collaborative and progressive team that relentlessly goes beyond the call of duty to do the best for its associates,” stated Liz Pecile, Regional Vice President, Sun Life Financial, the company’s benefits partner. “Niagara Casinos exemplifies the highest standards of service to its associates and remains an inspiration to the industry.”
The announcement complements a year of record-breaking success for the Niagara Casinos’ team. As recent recipients of Canada’s Safest Employers in the categories of Wellness (Gold), Psychological Safety (Gold) and Hospitality (Silver) as well as winner of the Canadian HR Awards for Best Employee Engagement Strategy, Niagara Casinos is committed to creating a positive, inclusive environment where all members of their team are supported to thrive and succeed.
About Niagara Casinos Jobs
Working at Niagara Casinos is more than just a job; it’s a workplace that fosters career development and provides a foundation for associates to make a difference. As the region’s largest employer, Niagara Casinos embraces inclusivity, provides unique programs for cohesion, reinforces the importance of a work-life balance and serves as a community leader. For more information, visit niagaracasinosjobs.com.
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About Casino Niagara
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