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.

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