In Southwestern Ontario, three local distribution companies (LDCs) have been recognized as top employers for 2025. GrandBridge Energy, London Hydro, and Enova Power Corp. have earned this distinction due to their exemplary workplace practices, commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and community engagement.
In February 2025, all three were recognized as Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2025) by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada's Top 100 Employers project. All three of these LDCs were recognized for their commitment to demonstrating a strong commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and family-friendly workplace policies.
GrandBridge Energy Inc. excels in employee recognition and wellness. With 177 full-time employees, GrandBridge hosts an annual event to celebrate individual and team achievements, service milestones, and the contributions of retirees and volunteers. The company promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering a $180 annual incentive for fitness equipment or gym memberships and providing mental health care coverage up to $1,000 per year. Additionally, GrandBridge supports professional growth through tuition subsidies for job-related courses and covers costs associated with professional accreditation.
London Hydro Inc., employing 314 full-time staff, has secured its place among the top employers by prioritizing employee wellness and work-life balance. The company offers free access to a personal wellness consultant during company time, addressing physical and mental health, nutrition, and fitness goals. London Hydro also provides maternity leave top-up benefits, covering 100% of salary for eight weeks and 80% for an additional ten weeks. Employees benefit from 16 hours of paid family responsibility leave and subsidized access to an on-site gym, along with mental health care coverage up to $1,000 per year.
Enova Power Corp. has been recognized for its dedication to ongoing education and healthy lifestyles. With 308 full-time employees, Enova invests in employee development through in-house training, apprenticeship programs, and tuition subsidies for job-related courses up to $4,000 per year. The company encourages healthy living by covering 75% of eligible expenses for home fitness equipment, gym memberships, sports leagues, and smoking cessation programs, up to $300 per year.
These LDCs exemplify the best of Southwestern Ontario's employers by fostering supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplaces. Their commitment to employee well-being and professional development not only enhances their organizational culture but also contributes to the region's economic vitality and community spirit.
By embracing innovative workplace policies while maintaining a strong sense of tradition and community, GrandBridge Energy, London Hydro, and Enova Power Corp. are showing how Ontario’s local hydro utilities set a high standard for employers across the region. Learn more at the Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2025) website.