Mar 11th, 2026

Ninth consecutive Top Employer recognition reinforces Ottawa Community Housing’s people‑first culture

March 11, 2026 (OTTAWA, ON) – Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) has been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the ninth consecutive year. The recognition highlights OCH’s continued investment in a workforce that delivers housing services to 33,000 tenants across Ottawa at a time of growing demand for affordable housing    

The National Capital Region’s Top Employers designation recognizes employers that build strong workplace cultures and invest in employee development and well-being. 

OCH’s continued recognition reflects its dedication to creating a stable and engaged workforce. Frontline teams provide property management, maintenance, and tenant services, while corporate staff support operations behind the scenes, ensuring consistent housing services across Ottawa. This recognition also highlights OCH’s commitment to fostering a workplace where employees feel supported, empowered, and motivated to make a difference. With roughly 33,000 tenants in 15,500 homes across the city, OCH employees deliver vital housing services including tenancy support, property management, maintenance, safety, security, administration, and community development. Behind the scenes, teams in engineering, finance, human resources, communications, and other corporate areas play a crucial role in enhancing service delivery and organizational excellence. 

At OCH, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence remain at the core of everything the organization does. Employees work together to create an environment where they can grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and bring their passion for building stronger communities to life. 

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 “Being named a Top Employer recognizes the dedication and hard work of the entire OCH team and reflects our people-centred culture. Every day, employees collaborate across departments to support tenants, strengthen communities, and make a meaningful impact across the city. I am grateful to every member of the team for their commitment, professionalism, and passion in bringing OCH’s mission to life.”  

– Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa Community Housing 

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About Ottawa Community Housing 

Ottawa Community Housing offers approximately 15,500 homes to about 33,000 tenants, including seniors, families, individuals, and people with disabilities. These homes are located in various communities throughout Ottawa and house a diverse population with different languages, cultures, and ethnicities. OCH is Ottawa’s primary community housing provider, managing two-thirds of the city’s housing portfolio and ranking as the second largest in Ontario. In 2025, OCH earned recognition for the ninth consecutive year as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. 

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