Ottawa General Contractors Reviewed as “Best Place to Work” in Ottawa 2025

In a notable recognition of workplace excellence, Ottawa General Contractors (OGC) has been named one of Ottawa’s Best Places to Work in 2025 by the Ottawa Business Journal in cooperation with the Ottawa Board of Trade. This accolade reaffirms OGC’s ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive, engaging, and high-performance work environment.

About the Award Program

The Best Places to Work ranking is based on a rigorous assessment process. Employers complete detailed questionnaires about benefits, culture, and practices, while employees provide engagement surveys that reflect their day-to-day experiences. Only organizations that meet the criteria—including operating with a minimum of 15 employees in the National Capital Region and being in business for at least one year—are eligible. In 2025, just twenty organizations earned the distinction.

OGC’s Journey to Becoming a Best Place to Work

This is not OGC’s first recognition for workplace culture. From its beginnings, the company’s leadership has focused on building a business where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. The philosophy emphasizes “daily care” of the workplace — nurturing the environment and ensuring that staff feel supported and valued.

OGC provides employees with a competitive benefits package, including dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and supplementary medical coverage for dependents. The company also supports flexible working hours, work–life balance, and wellness initiatives.

A standout policy is OGC’s approach to vacation. Staff begin with 10 vacation days, with additional weeks awarded at three and five years of service. On top of that, the company shuts down for two weeks every December, without counting those days toward vacation time.

From Inside the Ranks: Employee Perspectives

Employee feedback highlights why OGC continues to earn accolades. Team members consistently express appreciation for the supportive management, collaborative culture, and emphasis on professional growth. New hires describe feeling valued from day one, while others note the trust and independence given to employees along with leadership that is genuinely invested in their development.

These perspectives align with the core attributes that the Best Places to Work program measures: engagement, respect, opportunity, and well-being.

What This Means for OGC and the Community

Being recognized as a Best Place to Work carries significant benefits:

• Talent attraction and retention — It strengthens OGC’s position as an employer of choice in a competitive market.
• Brand reputation — It highlights that the company prioritizes people as much as projects.
• Culture reinforcement — The recognition validates OGC’s ongoing efforts to invest in employee well-being.
• Benchmarking — It allows OGC to compare itself with other top employers in Ottawa and continue evolving.

This award also raises the bar for workplace excellence across the broader Ottawa business community.

Looking Ahead

OGC will be celebrated along with other recipients at the Best Places to Work Employer Summit this fall. As the company grows, it is well positioned to build on this recognition with further initiatives in employee engagement, diversity, professional development, and wellness.

For leadership, the award is more than just a title—it reflects the company’s commitment to creating a workplace where people are proud to contribute, and where culture is nurtured with care each and every day.

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