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The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top 2025 Employers. This prestigious recognition highlights the Town’s commitment to foster a positive work environment, promote employee well-being, and provide exceptional career opportunities.

The Greater Toronto's Top Employers competition annually recognizes the Greater Toronto Area’s most outstanding employers. Organized by Mediacorp Canada, it highlights organizations that offer exceptional work environments and competitive benefits, foster inclusion, and provide opportunities for career growth. Each year, Mediacorp Canada reviews an average of 1,000 applications from the public and private sectors and selects approximately 170 employers for the award.

“I am so proud of Team EG and the work staff have done to achieve this award,” said EG’s Mayor, Virginia Hackson. “Being selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top 2025 Employers is a testament to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our staff. We will continue to invest in our people and create a workplace that fosters collaboration, growth, and inclusion, ensuring EG remains a vibrant and thriving community for everyone."

Key factors that contributed to EG’s recognition include:

  • Prioritizing employee physical and emotional health with a discounted membership to Goodlife Fitness and providing coverage for mental health care as part of its benefits plan, to a maximum of $2,000 per year.
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up policy for employees who are expecting new additions to their families, to 75 per cent of salary for up to 25 weeks for mothers and up to 15 weeks for fathers and adoptive parents.
  • Succession and retirement planning assistance and contributions to a defined benefit pension plan and honours retirees' long service.

 

The Town continues to prioritize innovation, collaboration, and employee satisfaction, ensuring that EG remains a great place to work and live.
Apply for a Career with the Town at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers.

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) covers an area of 238 square kilometres, with a population of approximately 41,000 residents, and is located in the northern part of York Region. EG is a diverse community made up of several growing urban areas and villages including Holland Landing, Queensville, Mount Albert, River Drive Park, and Sharon. EG is committed to maintaining environmental stewardship while building complete communities and fostering responsible growth. EG offers quality programs and services and a culture of municipal excellence, making it a beautiful place to live, visit and work. EG was selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top 2025 Employers.

For more information:
Bethany Lee
Director of Communications and Customer Service
blee@eastgwillimbury.ca