Humber was named as one of the Best Employers for New Canadians in the Globe and Mail. This follows previous announcements recognizing Humber as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers.

Recognized employers are considered Canada’s leaders with the best initiatives and programs to assist recent immigrants to Canada.

“We are thrilled to be named as a Top Employer in these three meaningful areas. Every employee in Humber’s diverse and inclusive community shares in this recognition and we will continue to ensure that they have the opportunities and resources they need for personal growth and job success,” said Deb McCarthy, associate vice president, HR Services. “From long service to new employees, the college supports faculty and staff in pursuing their personal and professional goals, as they work together to provide our students, and each other, with an inspiring and innovative learner-centered environment.”

Youssef Youssef, professor in The Business School, is a new employee who started working at Humber in January 2012. As a new Canadian originally from Brazil, he said “I love the work culture at Humber. There is a sense of family and belonging. New Canadians need social and professional integration in order to survive. Humber gave me the opportunity to do this; to be a full-time Canadian worker who contributes to the progress of this country.”

Humber was selected as a Best Employer for New Canadians based on information provided to Mediacorp Inc. as part of the college’s submission for consideration. Each winner is evaluated by Canada’s Top 100 Employers editors on the programs they have to attract and retain new Canadians, including:

• programs specifically designed to assist employees who are recent immigrants to Canada
• steps taken to reduce employment barriers for recent immigrants
• assisting new employees who have foreign professional or educational credentials in getting these qualifications formally recognized in Canada
• offering "onboarding" programs to help new employees who are recent immigrants understand the Canadian workplace
• offering training to managers and employees in cross-cultural issues or inclusiveness to help create a welcoming and productive environment for employees who are recent immigrants.

 To watch our Awards video, please click on the following link: Humber Top Employer Awards

For a listing of all the companies receiving this award, please visit: www.canadastop100.com/toronto/