Award Highlights TRCA’s Dedication to Employee Well-being, Professional Growth, and Inclusive Culture
December 2, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2026.
This distinction reflects TRCA’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where staff can thrive and advance the organization’s mission of building resilient and sustainable communities across the region’s watersheds.
Now in its 20th year, the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers competition recognizes organizations that excel in creating rewarding workplaces and demonstrate exceptional leadership in employee support and engagement.
Employee development and well-being remain central to TRCA’s approach. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of professional development opportunities, social events, dedicated volunteer days, and extended health and dental benefits.
TRCA also honours dedication through its Service Recognition Awards and upholds the highest standards of workplace safety, maintaining COR (Certificate of Recognition) Certification from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
In 2025, TRCA opened a new, environmentally friendly, employee-centric administrative building that embodies the organization’s values in both design and function.
The modern workspace features ergonomic sit-stand desks, accessible amenities, and inviting outdoor areas, including rooftop and ground-level patios. An on-site garden supplies herbs for the café, creating a tangible connection between sustainability and daily workplace experiences.
Inclusivity continues to define TRCA’s organizational culture. Through its employee-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the organization honours significant cultural and historical observances, including Pride Month, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and National Indigenous History Month. These initiatives help create a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities TRCA serves.
Employees also enjoy unique opportunities to connect with TRCA’s conservation mission beyond their professional roles. Access to discounted events and community programs encourages staff and their families to experience first-hand the natural spaces and educational activities TRCA helps protect and deliver.
By fostering a workplace culture that values innovation, inclusion, and employee well-being, TRCA continues to strengthen its capacity to deliver essential services and advance its mandate of building resilient and sustainable communities.
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“We are proud to be recognized once again as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. This award reflects our employee-focused approach and the dedication of our team to the important and challenging work we do in our watersheds. TRCA’s success depends on a team that feels supported, safe, and inspired to make a difference, driving our continued efforts to attract and retain passionate, talented professionals.”
– John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TRCA
About Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Since 1957, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), as enabled through the provincial Conservation Authorities Act, has taken action to enhance our region’s natural environment and protect our land, water, and communities from the impacts of flooding and increasingly extreme weather events – Ontario’s leading cause of public emergencies.
As the region’s first line of defence against natural hazards, TRCA maintains vital infrastructure and provides programs and services that promote public health and safety, protecting people and property. TRCA mobilizes a science-based approach to provide sound policy advice, leveraging its position as a not-for-profit operating in the broader public sector to achieve collective impacts within our communities and across all levels of government.
TRCA’s dedication to its employees and sustainability has earned it recognition as both one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. These distinctions highlight TRCA’s commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and environmentally responsible workplace – dedicated to driving meaningful change and create lasting positive impacts in the communities it serves.
TRCA’s jurisdiction includes nine watersheds and their Lake Ontario shorelines, spanning six upper-tier and fifteen lower-tier municipalities and representing almost five million people, approximately 10% of Canada’s population.
To learn more about TRCA, visit trca.ca.
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
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