We are pleased to announce that Ward & Uptigrove has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers Award.
The award is based on the following criteria:
1. Workplace,
2. Work Atmosphere and Social,
3. Health, Financial and Family Benefits,
4. Vacation and Time-Off,
5. Employee Communications,
6. Performance Management,
7. Training and Skills Development,
8. and Community Involvement!
Here are some of the reasons why Ward & Uptigrove was selected as one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers (2026):
- Ward & Uptigrove invests in ongoing employee development with tuition subsidies for job-related courses, subsidies for professional accreditation, and a financial bonus upon completing the Common Final Examination to become a chartered professional accountant (up to $5,000)
- Ward & Uptigrove hosts three major social events each year, giving employees the opportunity to unwind and connect with food, beverage and entertainment covered by the firm’s partners — events include a post-tax season party (employees plus a guest), a fall golf tournament, and an annual holiday celebration
- Ward & Uptigrove matches employee donations, to a maximum of $250 per employee per year, and encourages them to lend a helping hand in the community with a paid day off to volunteer
To learn more about career opportunities at Ward & Uptigrove visit www.wardanduptigrove.com/careers
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