Montfort continues to stand out among the region’s best employers
Ottawa, March 3, 2026 – Montfort, Ontario’s Francophone academic hospital, has once again been named one of the National Capital Region’s top employers in Mediacorp’s annual rankings. The year 2026 marks Montfort’s seventh appearance on the list, which highlights employers offering exceptional workplaces in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
This distinction highlights the innovative elements that make Montfort a sought-after workplace and an environment that strives to be caring, diverse and inclusive. Among the highlights of the past year are the adoption of electronic schedules allowing for greater flexibility at work, an increase in professional development opportunities, and the expansion of staff wellness initiatives.
“This recognition confirms what we experience every day at Montfort: remarkable team spirit and a culture where we feel supported, heard and encouraged to strive for excellence,” said Dominic Giroux, President and Chief Executive Officer of the hospital. “It is a recognition of the work of the entire Montfort team, which allows us to continue to innovate and stand out as an employer of choice in the region.”
As part of its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, one of Montfort’s objectives is to innovate to remain a sought-after environment, notably by implementing greater workplace flexibility and professional development initiatives.
The complete list of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers 2026 was published in the Ottawa Citizen newspaper.
About the competition
The National Capital Region’s Top Employers competition was launched in 2006 to recognize Ottawa-Gatineau employers who are at the forefront of their field by offering exceptional workplaces. Mediacorp Canada Inc, the country’s largest publisher of employment-related periodicals, selects employers based on eight criteria: 1) workplace; 2) professional and social climate; 3) health services, compensation, and benefits; 4) vacation and other leaves; 5) staff communications; 6) performance management; 7) training and professional development; and 8) community involvement.
About Montfort
Montfort is Ontario’s Francophone academic hospital, providing exemplary person- and community-centred care. Montfort is one of six hospitals in Canada that: are teaching hospitals; serve a general population; have intensive care, obstetric, mental health, rehabilitation and other acute care beds; are among the top 40 hospitals out of more than 600 hospitals in Canada, as well as the top 40 research hospitals in the country; and have more indicators above average than below, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
With its vision of a bold Francophonie for healthy communities and as part of its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, Montfort aims to: serve a growing and aging population; expand French-language services; strengthen our social accountability; enhance the impact of education and research; and innovate to remain a sought-after environment.
Awarded the highest distinction by Accreditation Canada three times in a row, Montfort is the first hospital to be designated Francophone host as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.