Laurier named Waterloo Area Top Employer for sixth straight year

Dec. 5, 2023

For the sixth consecutive year, Wilfrid Laurier University has been named one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada through the Canada’s Top 100 Employers initiative, an editorial competition that recognizes the nation’s best places to work. 

“Laurier is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community and a key part of that is making sure our employees have the support they need to thrive both professionally and personally,” said Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy. “The quality and engagement of the people at Laurier make it an outstanding place to work.” 

Canada’s Top 100 Employers is an annual competition recognizing leading national and regional organizations that offer exceptional workplaces. Organizations selected for the awards redefine how people work and live by developing and adapting policies and procedures to meet the changing expectations of today’s workforce. While the recognition is awarded at a regional level, it is based on Laurier’s efforts across its multi-campus locations. 

“Being recognized once again as a Waterloo Area Top Employer reflects Laurier’s commitment to providing a positive and engaging employee experience,” said Pamela Cant, chief human resources and equity officer at Laurier. “Laurier offers a work environment that allows faculty and staff to thrive, experience a sense of belonging and feel valued for their many contributions to the university community.” 

Some of Laurier’s exceptional employer initiatives include: 

• Dedicated employee professional development offerings and wellness events and resources. 
• Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.  
• Supporting the employee experience through flexible/hybrid work.  
• Instructional support and resources for faculty and instructional staff to foster the development of vibrant, creative and inclusive learning environments for students. 
• Maternity and parental leave top-up for new parents, including adoptive parents, to 95 percent of salary ranging from 10 to 25 weeks. 
• Continued commitment to fostering an inclusive community through Laurier’s Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Indigenous Strategic Plan, including hiring new Black faculty members and Indigenous faculty members through the Inclusive Excellence initiative. 
• Generous vacation, benefits, pension and leave allowances. 

As an educational institution, Laurier inspires lives of leadership and purpose in its student community. As an employer, Laurier seeks, fosters and values the same qualities of leadership and purpose in its employee community. Learn more about what makes Laurier a great place to work.