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October 7, 2009
VICTORIA – The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2010 by Mediacorp Canada. VIHA was chosen from a competition that featured over 2,600 employers.
“We have always known that VIHA is a great place to work, and it is tremendous to be recognized as a Top 100 Employer,” said VIHA President and CEO Howard Waldner. “Our goal, as an employer and service provider, is to provide high quality patient care. An important part of that is to ensure we are an organization where people can enjoy long and fulfilling careers.”
As part of the competition process, VIHA was graded on eight key areas highlighting the workplace, work and social atmosphere, benefits, vacation, communications, performance management, training and skills development and community involvement.
In 2008, VIHA developed its People Plan, recognizing the need to become a leader in providing a workplace environment that encourages a positive work atmosphere. The main strategies behind the People Plan include recruitment and retention, workforce planning, continuous learning, and work life supports, including workplace safety and preventative wellness campaigns.
“Vancouver Island has an exceptional climate, vibrant communities and is a wonderful place to live, work and grow,” said Jac Kreut, VIHA chair. “The People Plan is our top organizational priority, to sustain a healthy, vibrant workplace for staff and patients.”
A full list of the top 100 employers, including detailed reasons for VIHA’s selection, can be found at www.eluta.ca after October 18. If you are interested in a career with VIHA, please visit our Careers website: www.viha.ca/careers.
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Media Contact:
Shannon Marshall
VIHA Communications
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