CHEO again named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes

Ottawa, Ont. - Jan. 23, 2025 - For the second year in a row, CHEO has been recognized as the best employer in Canadian health care among Forbes’ annual Best Employers in Canada.

Fresh off celebrating its 50th anniversary, CHEO is busy innovating and transforming to care for the children and youth of today and in the future.

In 2025, CHEO will break ground on our new Integrated Treatment Centre and open a new parking garage on the main campus on Smyth Road.

“This is such an exciting time at CHEO and this recognition represents the amazing hard work and dedication of our staff, medical staff and learners. Their commitment, drive and passion are a winning formula that ensures we deliver world-class care to children, youth and families,” said Lindy Samson, CHEO’s interim president and CEO.

Want to join Team CHEO? We’re hiring and you can check our website for the latest openings.

The Forbes Best Employers in Canada is a prestigious, employee-led recognition based on survey data compiled by Statista. Some 40,000 participants at organizations of more than 500 employees were asked to assess aspects of their employer, such as working conditions and potential for growth.

You can find the complete list of Forbes’ best employers on their website.

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About CHEO

Based in Canada’s capital, CHEO is a globally renowned health institution with a mission to provide exceptional care and support to children, youth and their families. Opening our doors in 1974, we offer a full range of specialized pediatric care and services to children from eastern and northern Ontario, western Quebec and Nunavut. Our site is home to a hospital, a children’s treatment centre, a school, a research institute, and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa as an academic health science centre. Named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 and 2025, we are home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives.