Leading edge care starts with our people.
For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. It is more than a single centre. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home.
With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $600 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.
Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities its serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In a recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years. Known as a pioneer in innovative integrated care initiatives, the Southlake@home program has spread across Ontario to ensure care is always within reach.
Southlake’s commitment to people and culture is reflected in its recognition as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2025 and a Greater Toronto Top Employer for 2026. These honours highlight what those who work here already know: Southlake is a place where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. From meaningful professional growth opportunities to a culture built on teamwork, innovation and compassion, Southlake offers an environment where you can build a rewarding career and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Credit Union
Both full-time and part-time employees are welcome to join the on-site employee credit union which offers savings and loans at competitive rates.
CAA Group Rates
The Canadian Automotive Association offers reduced group rates for hospital employees.
Costco
To apply for membership simply present your hospital ID badge.
Canada Pension and Employment Insurance
Financial Planning Seminars
Seminars are offered during the year for all staff. Topics may include information on registered retirement savings plans, planning your retirement, investments, etc.
Gift Shop
A convenient gift shop offers unique items for purchase in a friendly atmosphere.
Merchant Discounts
Special discounts for employees purchasing home and auto and travel insurance, prescription drugs, paint, and many other items from participating merchants are available immediately upon employment.
Occupational Health and Safety Unit
On-site occupational health nurses provide health counseling and other services such as vaccinations, flu, and hepatitis “B” shots.
Pharmacy Discount
The retail pharmacy, located in both the East Building and the Medical Arts Building, offers discounts to staff on some over the counter purchases. Full-time employees with benefits may have prescriptions filled and your insurance company will be billed directly.
Savings Bonds (Canada)
Payroll deduction is available for the purchase of bonds.
Southlake and You
Are you looking for an exciting and meaningful career? Are you interested in meeting the changing needs of our growing communities? Do you desire to work in an environment where the best experiences happen? Where where your employer is committed to helping you grow in your career towards a successful future?
Join a team dedicated to delivering an exceptional patient experience in an innovative, diverse, and welcoming workplace where everyone feels they belong and are supported in a safe environment. Southlake is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals and investing in our team to ensure they succeed and grow in their careers.
Developing your job experience
Create your own career experience by taking advantage of many professional development opportunities offered at Southlake:
- Education and personal development opportunities.
- Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement funding programs.
- Qualified educators to support each clinical program.
- E-modules and classroom sessions offered to all staff through our Southlake Online Learning System. This learning system allows you to register for a variety of courses and wellness activities.
- The Health Sciences Library connects staff with the resources they need in order to provide high-quality health care, continuous learning, teaching, research and administration. The library space provides books, computers, study spaces and other resources.
Be part of a healthy workplace
Southlake is committed to providing a wellness-centred work environment by offering the following initiatives:
- Employee and Family Assistance Program, which offers personalized health and wellness resources and work-life balance support to all staff and their families.
- Southlake‘s comprehensive Occupational Health Safety & Wellness team offers a range of health promotion services, including yearly influenza vaccination, staff wellness initiatives as well as on-site workshops and seminars focused on well-being.
- All Southlake staff have access to a free staff wellness centre, which includes a variety of cardio machines, fitness equipment and a beautiful group fitness studio.
Rewarding our valuable employees
Southlake offers a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package, as well as recognition programs.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of the largest and most successful pension plans in Canada.
- Extended health and dental plans.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Long term disability (LTD) coverage.
- Maternity and parental leave top up for the first 6 months of leave.
- Staff recognition programs such as the Loyalty Event and the Southlake Champion Awards.
- Incentive Programs such as Employee Referral Program, Bonus Incentive and Relocation Incentive.
Everyone loves a discount
Special discounts available for staff purchasing home, auto and travel insurance, prescription drugs and many other items from participating merchants. These are available immediately upon employment.
- Special discounts like Rogers Wireless Discount Plans.
- Southlake‘s gift shop offers a 10% discount for all staff.
- Southlake‘s retail pharmacy, Centric Health, offers 10% discounts to staff on over-the-counter purchases.
Having fun at Southlake
- Southlake hosts fun holiday and summer events such as our annual summer celebration.
- We encourage participation in events such as jersey days, dressing up for Halloween, Pride Month festivities, cultural celebrations, toy drives, Foundation events such as the Nature‘s Emporium Run for Southlake, NewRoads LakeRide, and the list goes on.
Who we are
Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include cancer and cardiac care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Southlake strives to recruit amazing people and our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, and students, are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.