Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.

Today, we are grateful to have many partners and vendors that came together to help us support a cause true to our hearts, and that’s fighting homelessness in the York Region. We thank Hockey Helps the Homeless for giving us the platform to return for the third year in a row to make a difference in our community through our love of hockey. Our combined efforts of raising over $12,000.00 CAD will help provide essential services and support to those in need. Thank you to the following donors for coming together to support this cause: Hyundai Capital Canada, Scotiabank, iA Auto Finance, Precision Graphics, Kanvas Studio, PBS Systems, Keyloop, and J.D. Power Canada. For more information, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/gpYyTnKG

At Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., we believe in the power of young leaders to shape the future. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the BGC Canada Youth of the Year program. We had the privilege of welcoming this years inspiring Regional Youth of the Year to our head office to hear firsthand about the incredible impact they’re making in their communities. Their passion, resilience, and dedication are nothing short of inspiring. To all the BGC Youth of the Year: thank you for leading with purpose and showing us the limitless potential of the next generation. Together, we can drive true change. A special congratulations to Titobi, the 2024 #YouthoftheYear. #Leadership #CommunityImpact #HyundaiCanada #YouthEmpowerment

Don Romano, our President and CEO, received the highest form of praise last month from an organization which impacts both customers and OEMs in Canada - Canadian Black Book. At the end of the annual TalkAuto Conference, Don was presented with the "Industry Icon" award by Canadian Black Book for his dedication to growing the automotive sector, investing in Hyundai Canada’ corporate culture and unwavering commitment to fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive automotive industry. Thank you for your impactful leadership, Don! To learn more, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/grbnfy8Z

We are thrilled to share that Hyundai Canada has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025—for the third year in a row! This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant workplace. From our DEI initiatives and comprehensive benefits to programs designed to support our team members at every stage of life and their careers. We are proud to create a culture where everyone can thrive.

When we all share the same values and operate with the same commitment and goals in mind, we develop a transformative workplace where everyone thrives and develops a sense of belonging. We are very proud to be recognized among the list of Best Workplaces™ in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada for 2024. This is our seventh recognition from Great Place to Work® in 2024, which underscores our commitment to fostering an exceptional culture that puts people first.

This past week, Hyundai Canada had the pleasure of joining Google at #ThinkAuto2024. Our very own Director or Marketing, Christine Smith, CM, took the stage with her trusted agency partner, Spiro Paravantes, SVP of Media Operations at INNOCEAN Canada.    Christine spoke to a room of marketing and digital experience professionals from across the Canadian automotive industry. As a leader who has been crucial in transforming Hyundai's brand name in Canada, she shared keys to success, the value of strong partnership with our agency-of-record, and the importance of evolving the brand in an ever-changing industry. Christine leads our Marketing Team with a fail-safe culture, creating space for experimentation and innovation.   Thank you Google for hosting us, and thank you Christine for setting the tone for strong leadership in the industry. 🎉🎈

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and it is an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of ensuring accessibility in workplaces and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Canadian workforce. This month we had the honour of welcoming back Darcy Irwin to Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. speak with our team members on a broad spectrum of cognitive variations, with the goal of fostering a deeper understanding and inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace.  In addition to bringing more awareness on the topic of neurodiversity in the workplace, this presentation had special meaning as all proceeds from the training went to support the Canadian Down Syndrome Swim Association. Learning and awareness is important, but it is what you do with your learnings that can drive real change. Thank you, Darcy for being a leader for change.

We couldn’t be more proud of our company leaders and organization for receiving a multi-award global recognition from Reuters Events: Automotive in their Automotive D.R.I.V.E Honours 2024. Mr. José Muñoz, our president and global COO of Hyundai Motor Company and president and CEO of North America received honours in the Visionary Leader category; our very own Katherine A Mior, CHRL, manager of human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion, was honoured in the Empowering Women category; and Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy was also a finalist. Moreover, Hyundai Canada was recognized in the DEI Commitment category. It is the collective effort to make the automotive industry one that helps improve society, and we will continue to forge ahead with the mindset of our corporate ethos of Progress for Humanity.

Last week, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. Canada had the honor of participating as a title sponsor at the 2024 Empowering Auto Conference. Alongside our 20 team members in attendance, we were also proud to support Peter Assenza, our National Manager of Marketing, during his insightful panel discussion on "Sponsorship in the Workplace." Peter shared insightful and actionable advice of how to be a sponsor at work while keeping us laughing with his personal stories and reflections. For the past two years, we have been privileged to serve as a title partner, committed to attracting, retaining, and inspiring women to pursue careers in the automotive industry. The Empowering Auto Conference not only connects professionals from across the sector but also invites students to explore career opportunities and expand their networks. It was truly an inspiring and impactful day.

A heartfelt thank you to Mike Downie for taking us on the life-changing story of Chanie Wenjack, which marked the start of the journey of reconciliation for him and his brother, the late Gord Downie. Chanie Wenjack was a 12-year-old Ojibway boy who died alone in the cold while running away from his residential school; his story then became the multi-media project called “Secret Path” and has captured the hearts and minds of Canadians across the country. We will be donating $10,000 to the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund to support building cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. To make a donation visit: https://lnkd.in/eykMqjH #DoSomething #ProgressforHumanity