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2 1 |Thursday, March 2, 2 0 1 7 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com ^ H a lto n halton.ca () 311 in Y n u fM REGION March H a lto n H ig h lig h ts 2017 H alton R egio n n am ed to p e m p lo ye r fo r sixth co n se cu tive year Mediacorp Canada Inc. recently named Halton Region one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2017. The annual competition measures a wide range of criteria to identify organizations offering exceptional working environments that support engaged, high-performing teams. Mediacorp based its decision on a wide range of highlights, including: · our newly launched internship and apprenticeship program; · summer student and co-op opportunities; · retirement planning assistance and a defined pension plan; · professional development opportunities; and · maternity and parental leave benefits. Halton Region offers employees a great place to work. Our talented, dedicated workforce helps us maintain and enhance the high-quality services we provide to residents. By supporting the success of Regional staff, we help them improve the quality of life for everyone in our community. Halton Region recruits year-round to support our essential services, with a focus on health care and nursing, civil engineering, water and wastewater treatment, and corporate administration. To learn more about career opportunities at Halton Region, visit halto n.ca/jo bs . Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. G ary Carr, R egional Chair Another year at the to p -- M oody's upholds Halton's Aaa credit rating Fora 29th consecutive year, Moody's Investors Service has awarded its top credit rating to Halton Region, ranking us at the high end of Canadian municipalities. Their credit opinion, based on our financial reports, plans and practices, praises our ongoing commitment to strong governance and strategic, forward looking plans. The Region's Aaa credit rating forms an essential part of Halton's financial position. It allows Halton and its local municipalities to finance major investments at the lowest possible long-term costs to taxpayers by providing continued access to the best capital financing rates available. It helps us keep taxes low while delivering high quality services and maximizing investments in Halton's future. Maintaining a strong long-term financial position helps keep Halton a great place to live and work. To learn more about our finances and commitment to fiscal responsibility, visit h alto n .ca/b u d ge t . It's easy to access Halton's pro gram s and services. Halton Region provides programs and services to residents in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. Children's services Economic development Emergency planning Financial assistance Heritage services Paramedic services Public health programs and services halton.ca OneHalton app a access@halton.ca c Call 311 or 1-866-442-5866 L $ © O O o o Regional planning and growth management Regional roads and transportation Services for seniors Waste management Meetings at Halton Region Wastewater treatment Water purification 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/m eetings for full schedule. March 21 March 22 March 22 March 29 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Committee Planning & Public Works Committee Administration & Finance Committee Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. This page has been donated bythis newspaperto communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers.