Horizon Utilities Wins Hamilton-Niagara Top Employers Award for Sixth Year

Horizon Utilities Wins Hamilton-Niagara Top Employers Award for Sixth Year

December 4, 2016

Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized Horizon Utilities as one of the best places to work in Ontario’s greater Hamilton-Niagara area.

Horizon Utilities stood out as a result of its strong commitment to the long-term development of its employees through education, training, dedication to employee well-being, progressive and forward-thinking programs, and its community engagement.

“Six consecutive years is a remarkable achievement that every one of us can be proud of, and I would like to extend a huge thank you to all our employees for making Horizon Utilities such a great place to work,” says Max Cananzi, President & CEO, Horizon Utilities.

Continuous learning is embedded in the culture at Horizon Utilities. Employees across multiple disciplines have opportunities and are encouraged to develop their professional skills through in-house, online and external education and training programs, including apprenticeships. Horizon Utilities offers students and new graduates opportunities to gain on-the-job experience through paid internship programs, while investing in its employees and providing subsidies for tuition and professional accreditation.

Horizon Utilities Corporation is Canada’s first Sustainable Electricity Company, a designation of the Canadian Electricity Association. The company provides electricity and related utility services to 244,000 customers in Hamilton and St. Catharines, Ontario.

Related Articles


Latest Articles


Changing Scene

  • Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Linda Nadeau Sanford as Western Regional Sales Manager

    Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Linda Nadeau Sanford as Western Regional Sales Manager

    May 12, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), a leader in dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Nadeau Sanford as the new Western Regional Sales Manager. Linda will play a key part in driving sales and revenue across the Western Canada region. She will oversee territory management, advance… Read More…

  • Susanna Zagar, Ontario Energy Board CEO, Named EHRC’s 2025 Agent of Change

    Susanna Zagar, Ontario Energy Board CEO, Named EHRC’s 2025 Agent of Change

    May 12, 2025 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is proud to announce Susanna Zagar (she/her), Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), as the recipient of the 2025 Agent of Change Award. This recognition celebrates Ms. Zagar’s remarkable leadership and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the electricity sector. Since stepping… Read More…

  • AD Reports Huge Jump in Member Sales Through Three Months of 2025

    AD Reports Huge Jump in Member Sales Through Three Months of 2025

    May 12, 2025 AD reports that member sales in the first three months of 2025 increased 23% to a record $24 billion across the group’s 14 divisions and three countries. AD welcomed over 550 new members in the first quarter through both organic growth and the IMARK Electrical merger. AD members also acquired another 10… Read More…

  • Legrand Introduces Wattstopper i3 Building Management Platform

    Legrand Introduces Wattstopper i3 Building Management Platform

    May 12, 2025 Legrand® has announced the launch of the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology.  The partnership positions Legrand to lead the lighting controls industry into a new era of unified experiences, seamless integrations, and data-driven control, making it easier… Read More…