Toronto Community Housing named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2026 

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) has been selected as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers. Run by Mediacorp Canada Inc., the Top Employers competition has become the benchmark in the Greater Toronto Area for workplace best practices. This is the eighth consecutive year that TCHC has been selected as a winner.  

This year marks the 20th annual edition of the competition, which recognizes employers with exceptional and progressive human resources programs, as well as forward-thinking workplace policies.   

Committed to its employees, TCHC is proud to offer a robust benefits package, including a defined pension plan that matches full-time employees’ contributions at 100%. The organization’s comprehensive medical and dental benefit plans cover a diverse range of health and wellness needs with premiums covered by the employer. Additionally, TCHC’s compassionate, maternal and parental leave top-up payments provide invaluable support to employees during these important life transitions and milestones.  

Recognizing the evolving work landscape, TCHC also offers a hybrid work model for eligible employees, empowering them to choose their work setting. Further investing in its employees’ professional development, the organization offers a generous annual $1,500 tuition reimbursement fund, reinforcing TCHC’s commitment to make sure staff feel supported to grow, innovate and develop in their roles. 

This external benchmarking award has become quite competitive over the years. Winners are announced each year amongst other esteemed GTA employers in a special announcement in The Globe and Mail. Mediacorp evaluates employers on eight criteria including (1) physical workplace; (2) work atmosphere and social; (3) health, financial and family benefits; (4) vacation and time-off; (5) employee communications; (6) performance management; (7) training and skills development; and (8) community involvement.   

Read more about why Toronto Community Housing Corporation was named a winner. 

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"Congratulations to our amazing employees for this recognition. They are the reason we can say TCHC is an exceptional place to work, and this award points to their dedication, adaptability, and commitment. Every day, they work to support and uplift communities across our city. I am privileged to work alongside this passionate team and provide support and guidance in my role. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to MediaCorp Canada Inc. for this recognition."

  • Sean Baird, President and CEO, Toronto Community Housing 

“Toronto Community Housing serves as Canada’s largest social-housing landlord. Our staff take immense pride in contributing to an organization that provides housing and services to tens of thousands of people in Toronto. Receiving this recognition once again as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers underscores TCHC’s commitment to inclusivity, forward thinking initiatives, and exceptional people and culture programs. I am incredibly honoured to share this achievement with our entire employee community.”  

  • Barbara Shulman, Chief Corporate Services Officer, Toronto Community Housing