Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2026 for the 16th consecutive year. This award celebrates organizations that foster exceptional workplace culture, prioritize employee wellbeing, and make a meaningful impact in the community.
This year, Holland Bloorview was recognized for the following reasons:
- Along with helping employees save for the future, Holland Bloorview manages an experienced workforce program as part of its talent planning framework, providing financial counselling, phased-in work options, and other supports to help staff transition to retirement, including the ability to gradually reduce their hours over two years
- Holland Bloorview supports employees' physical and mental well-being by providing resources like an online mental health and wellness hub and offering mental health care coverage of up to $2,500 annually through the organization's benefits plan
- Holland Bloorview recently completed a compensation review and adjusted salaries accordingly for a majority of staff - employees are also able to access a variety of discounts on tickets to sporting events and outdoor attractions, as well as preferred pricing on a wide range of goods and services through a third-party vendor
 | “Being named one of the GTA’s top employers celebrates the collective effort of our teams who make Holland Bloorview a great place to work every day. This recognition reflects our shared commitment to leading with purpose, supporting one another and making Holland Bloorview a workplace we can all be proud of.” - Joanne Azulay, director, Healthy Team |
What the team says about working here: |
 | “I’m continually inspired that our senior leadership and Foundation recognized early on that employment is a key social determinant of health and made it a priority within the holistic services we offer. Staff here are passionate, compassionate, flexible and always looking to integrate best practices, research and learnings to improve how we promote health and inclusion of youth and families. I’m proud to have been part of Holland Bloorview since 2006.” - Carolyn McDougall, manager, Employment Pathways & Ontario/Canada coordinator for Project SEARCH |
 | “Working at Holland Bloorview allows me to be a systems change maker, to shape environments, processes and partnerships that matter for the children, youth, and families we serve. I’m inspired everyday by our team’s commitment to a safer, kinder, and more accessible health system. Being named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers reaffirms that meaningful change isn’t just possible here, it’s expected.” - Silva Nercessian, senior director, Inpatient Rehabilitation & Complex Continuing Care |
 | “What drew me to Holland Bloorview is its mission. No matter what your role, you can feel how every decision connects to making a positive impact on children and families and that truly resonated with what I was looking for in my next chapter. From the moment I joined, I was touched by how kind and genuinely caring everyone is. It’s a place filled with heart and purpose.” - Maria Oleinikova, senior specialist, Total Rewards & Human Resources Information System (HRIS) |
 | “I enjoy the incredibly collaborative environment. I think that everyone that I have the pleasure of working with shares the same goal, which is to make a difference. You can see this in the smallest moments, like in the elevator, staff smiling at kids and families and offering a friendly ‘hello’. It speaks volumes.” - Calvin Ngan, research manager, Bloorview Research Institute |
 | “I joined Holland Bloorview because I was drawn to the mission. I loved the idea of being part of an organization that prioritizes both innovation and compassion in care. It’s such a unique environment where you feel the impact of your work, even in non-clinical roles.” - Iman Elzinie, divisional coordinator and senior executive assistant |
 | “Since joining, I’ve been deeply impressed by the unwavering commitment to excellence, quality of leadership, the spirit of collaboration and co-creation and genuine engagement with clients.” - Mark Peters, senior specialist, organizational development & wellness |
As Holland Bloorview celebrates this prestigious recognition, the hospital continues to be deeply committed to building on its legacy of high quality, safe care, innovation, and excellence, while ensuring we are an organization where everyone belongs and can truly thrive.
Learn more about the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers award
Learn more about Holland Bloorview’s Healthy Team strategic goal
Interested in joining the team? Visit the Working with us page or follow Holland Bloorview on LinkedIn for current opportunities.
By Terry Mutuku
