The Great Place to Work® Institute has named Venterra one of the 2024 Best Workplaces™ in Ontario based on our colleagues’ feedback in their Annual Employee Satisfaction Survey!
Determined from the pool of Great Place to Work® Certified™ organizations with Ontario-based headquarters, companies that qualified for the recognition achieved employee Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey scores that were among the highest in the Canadian province of Ontario.
We’re dedicated to building a positive culture by valuing every individual’s contribution and fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual respect. Driven by our Core Values, we focus on innovation and growth to nurture a team that not only meets business goals but also cultivates a rewarding workplace for all team members. This commitment has led to positive feedback in employee surveys, underscoring the company’s dedication to excellence and the satisfaction of its team members.
“Our team members exemplify our Core Values every day,” said Venterra CEO, John Foresi. “We are honored and humbled by their feedback, which consistently speaks highly of our workplace culture. But the truth is, it is our colleagues’ united efforts that have created an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.”
“While the Best Workplaces™ in Ontario list reflects our Canadian team’s responses, we take pride in the positive sentiment that echoes among our colleagues in the United States,” said Andrew Stewart, Venterra Chairman. “We celebrate and deeply appreciate the countless contributions made by our team members, who have been pivotal in fostering a vibrant culture worthy of recognition organization-wide.”
Our unique culture has been honored by the Great Place To Work® Institute with a variety of awards in the past. Recent recognitions from the organization include overall 2024 Best Workplaces, 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces for Giving Back, and Best Workplaces in Canada. View all of our previous awards from the Great Place To Work® Institute and learn more about our latest survey results from our U.S. company profile and Canadian company profile.
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Recognition based on colleague feedback gives this announcement more meaning than an award alone. The connection to the annual satisfaction survey and the Trust Index results makes clear that workplace quality is being assessed by the people experiencing it day to day. Sustaining a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and attention to individual contributions is likely the continuing work behind recognition like this.
The distinction is more meaningful when it is tied to colleague feedback rather than presented as a standalone accolade. The emphasis on individual contributions, collaboration, and mutual respect gives the recognition useful context: culture is reflected in everyday working relationships. It will be interesting to see how Venterra continues turning those principles into consistent opportunities for colleagues to share ideas and build trust.
Recognition based on colleague feedback is most informative when it is connected to the everyday practices behind it. The emphasis on collaboration, mutual respect, and individual contribution gives the announcement a useful standard beyond the award itself. Transparency about how feedback is gathered and how leaders respond to recurring concerns can make trust more durable. Culture is not a fixed label; it depends on whether people can see that their input continues to shape decisions.