The Royal Named One of the National Capital Region's Top Employers (Again!)

The Royal has been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2023.  This is the eighth consecutive year that Mediacorp, organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, has included The Royal on this esteemed list of organizations.  

“We are honoured that The Royal has once again been named as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers,” says Cal Crocker, Acting President and CEO of The Royal. “I see this designation not only as a testament to the quality of the benefits and career development opportunities that The Royal offers, but also as a celebration of the collaborative, innovative, and supportive spirit that is at the heart of this organization.  Even in the most challenging of times, our team is committed to each other and dedicated to providing excellent care to our clients.  I am a proud to be a member of Team Royal.”

The National Capital Region’s Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Evaluation criteria include Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial & Family Benefits; Vacation & Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; and Training & Skills Development. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offer the most progressive and forward thinking programs. 

To learn how to become a member of The Royal’s award-winning team, check out our careers page.

About The Royal

The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching and research hospitals. Its mandate is simple: to help more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people living with complex and treatment-resistant mental illness. The Royal includes mental health centres in Ottawa and Brockville, community mental health services at Carlingwood Mall, and four satellite offices.  The Royal’s Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic treats Canadian Forces, veterans and RCMP, and is the only OSI clinic within a specialized academic mental health centre. The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Research at The Royal brings together leading clinicians, scientists and technology to investigate the brain circuitry linked to depression, posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation. With the launch of the world’s leading-edge technology in molecular imaging targeted solely to mental health research, The Royal is becoming an innovative powerhouse — putting the nation’s capital at the forefront of unlocking the secrets of the brain — the last frontier. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that support The Royal’s work. The Royal places a sharp focus on awareness building through the You Know Who I Am campaign and public education initiatives such as Conversations at The Royal and Is It Just Me? Conversations about Youth Mental Health. For more information, please visit theroyal.ca

Media Contact

Karen Monaghan
karen.monaghan@theroyal.ca 
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