About the competition

Now in its 18th year, Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes the employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area of Ontario that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Each year, the project’s editors release detailed reasons for selection explaining why each of the winners is chosen. This provides transparency in the selection of winners and lets readers discover best practices among the region's top employers. Any employer, private or public sector, with its head office or principal place of business in the Hamilton-Niagara area may apply to the competition. For more details on this year's competition, read the press release issued on January 16, 2025.