TORONTO, ON, Wednesday, May 7, 2025: Your Toronto Zoo is proud to be recognized as one of the standout performers in a far-reaching analysis of the Human Resources industry, conducted by Canadian HR Reporter. This recognition celebrates our exemplary professional abilities and expertise.
Chris Sweeney, Managing Editor for Special Reports at Canadian HR Reporter shared his insights on the selection process, stating, “This year’s nominees are a testament to the innovation and dynamism shaping the HR landscape across Canada. Toronto Zoo stands at the forefront of this evolution, harnessing technology, pioneering new initiatives, and advancing the profession with their forward-looking vision."
“Delivering meaningful cultural change is never easy, especially in a complex multifaceted environment like a zoo” says Valerie Peticca, Chief Human Resources Officer, Toronto Zoo. “Toronto Zoo’s 1TZ Cares Wellness Program exemplifies how a tailored approach to employee wellbeing can transform organizational culture. The program promotes a psychologically healthy environment, supports staff in high-stress roles, enhances organizational performance, and fosters a culture of care. Taking holistic 1TorontoZoo (1TZ) approach is critical for the success of our Toronto Zoo”.
Canadian HR Reporter’s 30+ strong Intelligence Unit compiled the final winners list after the completion of a rigorous process, canvassing the opinions of objective industry experts and collating leading-edge research. The prestigious list of honourees was then matched with the Leading HR Team’s precise criteria. This award is testament to the professionalism and commitment Toronto Zoo brings to the industry and additionally showcases our desire to maintain their first-rate standards.
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About Toronto Zoo:
The Toronto Zoo’s mission is to connect people, animals, conservation science and traditional knowledge to fight extinction and our vision is a world where people, wildlife and wild spaces thrive.
An iconic tourist attraction and Conservation organization, the Toronto Zoo boasts a number of leading programs for helping wildlife and their natural habitats – from species reintroduction to reproductive research. A world-class educational centre for people of all ages, the Toronto Zoo is open every day including December 25 and attracts approximately 1.3 million guests each year.
Toronto Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Zoo has also achieved the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) Certificate of Good Animal Practice® and is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA).
About 2025 CHRR Leading HR Teams:
Canadian HR Reporter’s Leading HR Teams report (previously Innovative HR Teams) recognizes firms that are breaking boundaries to move the HR profession forward, whether it’s by taking a progressive approach to recruitment, introducing new technology, or rolling out a groundbreaking reward and recognition strategy.
Readers were invited to submit entries showcasing HR teams that have agile, bold, and forward-thinking people strategies. Nominations focused on areas including talent management, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, and HR technology. Initiatives introduced and results achieved in 2024 were highlighted.
The CHRR team objectively assessed each entry for detailed information, true innovation, and proven success – along with benchmarking against the other entries – to determine the 30 winners.
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