St. Joe’s Hamilton was recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates in 2023. Along with offering a wide variety of Programs, our departments offer a smaller and more personable learning space so students are able to gain healthcare experience and become a part of the interdisciplinary team.
We strive to employ the best qualified candidates and believe in the development of our employees. St. Joe’s Hamilton offers learning experiences for students and provides placement opportunities through our Learner Program. St. Joe’s is also a prominent supporter of our Clinical Extern Program and Nursing Graduate Guarantee Program that allow students and recent graduates to gain the clinical skills required to join the workforce.
At St. Joes Hamilton, employees are encouraged to continue learning and developing skills beyond the classroom to advance their personal goals and continuously meet best practices standards.
As an academic health sciences centre, St. Joe's Hamilton is pleased to support ongoing professional development opportunities for staff. Employees have access to ongoing in-services and e-learning opportunities through our St. Joe’s Hamilton e-learning portal (Medlearn).
St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation and the St. Joseph's Health System are also proud to award funds to St. Joe's Hamilton employees to support on-going education opportunities through the St. Joseph's Healthcare Education Fund.
The Payroll Department at St. Joe's Hamilton also offers an exciting program which allows 20% of an employee's salary to be banked for a period of four years through a Pre-Paid Leave Fund. When the employee returns to school on a leave in their fifth year, they can utilize their banked salary for general living expenses and/or tuition.