TORONTO, ONTARIO – Humber Polytechnic has been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025, an annual benchmark by Canada’s Top 100 Employers that highlights excellence in workplace practices.
Winners are evaluated based on workplace, work atmosphere, social, health, financial and family benefits, vacation and time-off, employee communications, performance management, community support, as well as training and skills development.
Over the past year, Humber Polytechnic has launched several transformative initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to training career-ready citizens, providing inclusive education, and creating a thriving, healthy community. These efforts have significantly contributed to the success and satisfaction of students, employees, and partners.
“At Humber, we embrace a culture that champions individuality, creativity, and impact,” says Ann Marie Vaughan, president and CEO of Humber Polytechnic. “By staying true to our values of courage, innovation, equity, sustainability, and health and well-being, we continue to lead post-secondary education into the future. This recognition reflects the collaborative efforts of our students, faculty, staff, and partners who make Humber an inspiring place to work and learn. Together, we are building a brilliant future through innovation and meaningful action on critical societal challenges.”
Some of the initiatives that led to this recognition include:
Top Marks for Employer Satisfaction
- Achieving a 96.6 per cent Employer Satisfaction rate and 83.6 per cent Graduate Employment rate, the highest among Greater Toronto colleges. Work-integrated learning opportunities with industry partners ensure students graduate career-ready and in-demand.
Gold STARS Sustainability Rating
- Secured a Gold STARS rating of 79 points, marking a 30-point improvement over a decade.
- Recognized for leadership in sustainability, equity, and well-being, ranking first in the Associate Colleges category.
People(s) and Culture Management & Governance Survey
- Launched in partnership with McLean & Company to identify strengths, improvement opportunities, and resource gaps.
- Survey insights will inform Humber’s ‘People Plan’ and enhance services through actionable improvements and accountability measures.
Humber's 2029 net-zero goal positions the institution as a leader in climate action among Canadian higher education institutions. Humber is setting bold sustainability targets and sharing open-source solutions to inspire global progress. By leveraging its expertise in fields like sustainability, creative industries, applied learning, sports, health, and advanced manufacturing, Humber continues to shape education and inspire positive societal change.
Also, as part of Building Brilliance: Our Vision to 2030 and Beyond, Humber is reimagining education to adapt to and shape the world around us. Guided by this vision, Humber is reshaping learning, forging strong partnerships, and creating lasting value that will drive impact in our communities.
To learn more about Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and this year’s winners, visit canadastop100.com/toronto.
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About Humber Polytechnic
Humber is Canada’s competitive advantage. Like the world around us, we’re constantly in motion, creating a new expectation for education, while helping solve Canada’s wicked productivity problem. More than just a place to learn, it’s a place to belong. Offering the largest depth and breadth of programming to more than 86,000 learners, Humber is pioneering innovative and collaborative approaches to teaching and learning. With the support of our deep-rooted industry connections, dedicated faculty, and amazing staff, at Humber, we build brilliance every single day. Visit humber.ca to learn more.
For more information, please contact:
Sylvie Lendvay
Media Relations and External Communications Specialist
Humber Polytechnic
Sylvie.lendvay@humber.ca | 416.729.8940