News release: December 15, 2022
Peel Region recipient of 2022 Canada's Healthy Workplace Month, Great Employer Award
Promotes activities that empower employees to improve their physical, psychological, social, and community well-being.
Brampton, ON - (December 15, 2022) – The Region of Peel is a proud recipient of the 2022 Canada's Healthy Workplace Month®, Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada.
This award recognizes employers for their achievements in four elements of a healthy workplace including: (1) Physical Health; (2) Mental Health; (3) Social Health; and (4) Community.
Highlights from Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM) Great Employer Application include:
- Healthy workplace support initiatives for employees during a time when COVID-19 significantly impacted the Region.
- Development of resources to support the implementation of the Canadian Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
- People of Peel YouTube playlist which highlights unique roles of various employees and teams, in multiple settings, including Early Years Centres, Healthy Sexuality Clinics, Paramedics, TransHelp, Stormfighters, and many others.
- Increased access to electric vehicle charging stations for employees and community members to support the Region's Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy.
In 2019, the Region earned a Platinum Award for Excellence, Innovation, and Wellness from Excellence Canada.
The Region is thankful to be recognized as a recipient of the 2022 Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer Award. We are committed to supporting the well-being of all employees through a positive culture and a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
Janice Baker, CAO, Peel Region
Media contact
Denise McDonough
Communications Specialist
Region of Peel
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
