DJB has been named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2024 by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. This year’s regional winners were announced on November 23, 2023 in The Hamilton Spectator. We are honoured to have previously received this distinction in 2020, 2022, and 2023.
To be selected as a Top Employer, companies are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offer the most progressive and employee-friendly programs.
“To have been bestowed with this distinction for the third year in a row acts as a humbling reminder that our efforts towards creating a rewarding and engaging work environment for aspiring professionals within the region have not gone unnoticed. Our people collectively help us to shape the culture and programming available at DJB, through ongoing feedback and engagement at every level.” Darryl Teutenberg, Firm Managing Partner.
To be selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara Top Employers, organizations are evaluated on:
Work Environment
Work Atmosphere & Communications
Health Benefits
Employee Engagement
Financial Benefits & Compensation
Family-Friendly Policies
Programs for Experienced Employees
Vacation Policy & Paid Days-Off
Community Involvement
The annual competition is open to any employer with its head office in the Hamilton-Niagara area, and employers of any size may apply, whether private or public sector.
About DJB. DJB is one of the largest public accounting firms in the Niagara, Hamilton, and Halton regions with multiple locations offering accounting, assurance, and business advisory services to businesses located throughout Southern Ontario. The Firm was founded in 1940 and has built its reputation on the engagement and commitment we’ve made to the communities in which we work and live.
DJB is a member of the RSM Canada Alliance. The alliance provides us with access to the resources of RSM Canada while still allowing us to maintain our independence and entrepreneurial spirit. Through the RSM Canada Alliance, we are continuing to build and enhance our Firm’s culture by leveraging the infrastructure and best practices of RSM Canada.
Created by the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) and the Institut Québécois de Planification Financiere (IQPF), Financial Planning Week is part of an ongoing effort to promote financial planning and its benefits to Canadians. This year, Financial Planning Week takes place from November 19th to 25th.
Since its inception in 2009, we have participated annually in the campaign in an effort to continually promote the benefits of financial planning with a professional planner.
We believe that financial planning is much more than just budgeting and saving. We believe it is the strategy and process of financial planning that sets you on course to achieve your life goals through the proper management of your financial affairs.
There are a number of Financial Planning articles on our website and we encourage you to take the time to review them. We believe that these articles are timely, informative, and beneficial to ensuring your financial success.
Challenge yourself! Read the below hand-picked articles on Financial Planning this week and let us know what you think.
We will be closing our offices on Thursday, October 26, 2023, (partial day) as our entire Firm will be participating in our annual Firm Professional Development Day. Our offices will reopen at 3:00 pm that day and resume our regular business hours.
We are proud to share that our Greater Hamilton office has been deemed “Best in the West” by the readers of NewsNow. We’ve been awarded the Diamond Award in the Accounting Firm category for the fifth year in a row!
Thank you to the voters for giving us these honours.
DJB is honoured to be named among Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for the second year in a row. Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer the nation’s best workplaces and forward-thinking human resources policies.
“Our people are our most important asset. At DJB, we strive to create an exceptional workplace where everyone is engaged and fully supported throughout their career. We couldn’t be more pleased that our efforts to innovate and sustain our existing employee programs and initiatives have been recognized once again.” Darryl Teutenberg, Firm Managing Partner.
To be selected as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, organizations are evaluated on:
Physical Workplace
Work Atmosphere and Communications
Health Benefits
Financial Benefits and Compensation
Family-Friendly Policies
Performance Management, Training, and Development
Vacation Policy and Paid Days Off
Community Involvement
Read the reasons for DJB’s selection as a Top Small & Medium Employer for 2023.
About DJB. DJB is one of the largest public accounting firms in the Niagara/Hamilton/Halton region with multiple locations offering accounting, assurance, and business advisory services to businesses located throughout Southern Ontario. The Firm was founded in 1940 and has built its reputation on the engagement and commitment we’ve made to the communities in which we work and live. DJB was also recently recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2023.
DJB is a member of the RSM Canada Alliance. The alliance provides us with access to the resources of RSM Canada while still allowing us to maintain our independence and entrepreneurial spirit. Through the RSM Canada Alliance, we are continuing to build and enhance our Firm’s culture by leveraging the infrastructure and best practices of RSM Canada.
Please join our Firm in congratulating Fran Bonomi on her recent promotion to Senior Human Resources Consultant.
Fran is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Niagara College, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences from Western University. She has successfully completed the Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program conducted by Bernardi Human Resource Law in consultation with Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA). Fran assists a wide variety of clients in many different industries and niches with their HR projects and initiatives as part of the Human Resources Advisory Team.
Fran is an active member of the Niagara community, strongly believing in serving the community she lives in. She is the current Head Coach of the Brock Women’s Lacrosse team.
Please join our Firm in congratulating Emily Devenish, Anoj Fernando, Kyle Hergott, Spencer Lee, Michael Lloyd, Oksana Polischuck, Brett Schenk, Laura Smith, and Sierra Varga for successfully passing their 2022 Common Final Evaluation (CFE). The CFE is the final educational requirement leading to the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Please join our Firm in congratulating Nicholas Scaglione on his admission to partnership.
In January 2008, Nick joined DJB as a co-op student at the Hamilton office and became full time in 2011. He was promoted to Manager in January 2015, Senior Manager in 2019, and was admitted to partnership in 2023. Nick provides assurance and tax services to owner-managed businesses in the Hamilton area, working with clients in various industries, including real estate development, construction, and professionals.
In 2010, Nick graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Accounting degree from Brock University and obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2012.
In 2016, PJ was admitted to Beta Gamma Sigma at Brock University, he completed his Bachelor of Accounting (Co-op) in 2018, and Master of Accountancy in 2019 from Brock University. He obtained his CPA designation in early 2020. PJ is currently enrolled in the Chartered Professional Accountants Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program. He joined DJB as a co-op student in 2015, became full-time in the fall of 2019, and was promoted to Manager, Tax in January 2023.
Michelle has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Business, as well as a Bachelor of Education, specializing in adult education. She has completed the Workplace Investigations Certificate Program through Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP. Michelle was promoted to Manager in January 2023.
Paige is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Sheridan College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto. She is an active member of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) in Halton region. Paige has also successfully completed the Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program conducted by Bernardi Human Resource Law in consultation with Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA). She was promoted to Manager in January 2023.
Danielle joined DJB as a co-op student in 2016 while completing her Bachelor of Accounting degree from Brock University in December 2018. She graduated with honours and was offered full-time at DJB in January 2019. Danielle also completed her Master of Accountancy at Carleton University in 2020 and received her CPA Designation in 2021. She was promoted to Manager, Assurance in January 2023.
