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At Michener, we aim to be a catalyst for development and progress in health care by equipping our students with the knowledge and expertise they need to advance as health care professionals. Our collaborative and inclusive culture creates the opportunity to work in a team of dedicated professionals who continually provide our students with the education and experience needed to make a difference in the world.

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Benefits

At Michener, we recognize that we are only as good as our people. We are focused on creating and maintaining a workplace where staff enjoy the challenge of their careers, create and engage in best practices and are treated with respect.

Michener offers full and comprehensive employer-paid health benefits which include:

  • Extended Health Care (including paramedical) coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) employer matched contributions
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up

We also provide:

  • Corporate discounts with multiple vendors, including Perkopolis
  • Pre-paid leave plan (salary deferral program)
  • Employee Recognition Awards and Years of Service Program

At Michener, we incorporate learning and development into the employee experience and are committed to providing opportunities for professional development. Our approach to lifelong learning provides opportunities for:

  • Professional development funding for courses, fees and textbooks
  • Reimbursement for conference, seminar and workshop registration fees
  • Paid professional development days
  • Interest free education loans
  • Computer purchase assistance plan
  • Discount on continuing education courses
  • In-house educational opportunities

At Michener, we believe in promoting an inclusive environment and are committed to ensuring our programs, services and facilities are accessible, and that everyone has fair and equitable access to programs and services under the standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Learn more about Accessibility at The Michener Institute.

The DIVE Committee strives to create a safe, inclusive, accessible and welcoming space at Michener. Our goal is to support and empower people to bring their full selves to the workplace every day. We welcome everyone regardless of race, ethnic group, socioeconomic status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, language, religion or age.

Our commitment to your health, wellness and safety shapes our dynamic approach to continuously offer the best access, programs and resources for your wellbeing.

Our People and Culture Team is dedicated to delivering the best customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. This team contributes expertise in organizational development, employee relation, talent acquisition, diversity and mediation services, OH and Union relations. Our team will ensure you have the smoothest on-boarding experience at Michener.

At Michener, we offer a variety of facilities for employees to enjoy when not working, which includes an on-site gym featuring a weight room, squash courts and saunas. Take a look at Michener’s Fitness Facilities.

Michener also encourages employees to experience our Gitigan (the Anishinaabemowin word for garden). The Gitigan is a place to grow plants native to the area, traditional medicines and many plants used by Indigenous nations for their healing properties to help improve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Michener is located within walking distance of some of Canada’s largest teaching and research hospitals. Centrally located in the heart of the city, Michener is in the MaRS Discovery District, close to major shopping centres and easily accessible to public transportation.