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50 years of tenure at TD, one of the Best Workplaces in Canada

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Anne Ethier when she began her career with TD, 1965

Last night TD Bank Group was recognized by The Great Place to Work Institute as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for the eleventh straight year. We know that it’s our employees who champion our brand, uphold our unique culture and make TD an extraordinary place to work. That’s why we surprised Anne Ethier, one of the Bank’s longest tenured Canadian employees, with a trip to Toronto to accept the award at the Best Workplaces in Canada Awards Ceremony.

A Senior Operations Officer in Global Trade Finance Operations with TD Securities, Anne began her career in 1965 as a teller. Over the last 50 years, Anne has witnessed the Bank evolve to continually meet the unique needs of its customers and employees.

Anne’s admirable career provides a unique perspective of TD. We spoke with her about growth, opportunity and life at the Bank:

Congratulations on 50 years at TD! Tell us, what was your first role?

My father was an employee and encouraged me to work at his branch for the summer. I spent four years in the heart of Montreal’s ‘needle trade district.’ Every Thursday and Friday, we’d see long line-ups of clothing factory workers come in to cash their pay cheques!

What path led you to TD Securities?

In 1969, I was transferred to a commercial branch and after a few years of hard work, I became head teller. Six years later, I accepted the position of Assistant Supervisor of Foreign Exchange at that same branch – a big change, but one I was excited about! In 1980, I became the Supervisor of Foreign Exchange at our Montreal Head Office until 1996.

As the Bank began centralizing foreign exchange products, I transferred to Global Trade Finance to supervise the new Wire Payments Services (WPS) department for Quebec customers. Once the centralization project was complete, I took on the role of Assistant Supervisor of the Documentary Collections Department, where I am now.

Working at TD has shown me that where you start isn’t always where you’ll end up. There are so many opportunities and so much room to grow.

Why did you continue to grow your career at TD?

The Bank has undergone many changes, which makes for interesting and challenging work. When I retire this month, I can proudly reflect on my career and know with certainty that TD was never just a job. It was a gateway to incredible experiences, relationships, and memories that will always stay with me.

What inspires you to do great work every day?

Making a difference and challenging work motivates me. When you enjoy your job as much as I do, it’s easy to give it your all, every single day.

 

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Photo Caption: Anne Ethier proudly accepts the “Best Workplaces in Canada (Large Organization)” Award on behalf of TD at the Great Places to Work 2016 Award Ceremony on April 21, 2016.

We wish Anne the best of luck and congratulate her on retirement later this month.

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TD Celebrates National Volunteer Week

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Each year in April, we dedicate one week to celebrating the incredible volunteer efforts of TD employees – but every single day we couldn’t be more proud. From cleaning up public spaces to welcoming refugees to providing meals for the less fortunate, these volunteers truly show us that one hour of your time can mean a world of change for someone else. On behalf of everyone at TD: thank you.

Here are some of the ways our TD Volunteers are making a difference:

Christine shares simple yet sage advice: everyone has something to give.

“People say they don’t have time to volunteer – but giving back to your community can take as little as 20 minutes. Everyone has something to give, and something to build within the community itself. This year I am volunteering through the United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries supporting the Meals on Wheels Kitchen in Breslau. Meals on Wheels not only provides hot meals and nutrition, but volunteers just like me provide friendship and in some cases are the only personal interaction recipients of the program receive in days. ”

– Christine E. Andrews, Customer Relations Coordinator, TD Canada Trust

 

What you get from volunteering is more than you give. 

“TD is a company that encourages its employees to grow and explore the things that they love. I cannot stress how amazing the Volunteer Ambassador program at TD is.  Volunteering has shaped me in ways I cannot even begin to describe. The situations and people I come across have all taught me lessons and universal skills that I will always carry with me. I volunteer to learn from others, to educate myself on all that is going on around me, and most importantly to connect with people. There is a world of knowledge and experience out there – every time I volunteer my time, I grow.

I will be visiting Mountain View Elementary on April 16th to help out, serve food, and most importantly, welcome refugees. I really hope that I make an impact on even one of the individuals, whether it’s that they made a new friend or even just someone to talk to for the day. My main goal is to ensure that everyone feels safe, welcomed, and that they leave with a sense that their options and resources are not limited. ”

– Geety Hafizi, Financial Service Representative, TD Canada Trust

To really strengthen a community, start by helping the people a part of it.

“My name is Joey Calandrino and I am a Customer Service Representative at TD Canada Trust. I began my journey with TD in October 2015, and I have the dual honour and pleasure of being a Volunteer Ambassador.

To me, volunteering is such an amazing and rewarding activity. It’s an activity that builds and strengthens communities, is great for one’s mind and body, and allows everyone to learn new skills while having fun and helping others.

My challenge to everyone is to volunteer for at least one event through TD Volunteer Network in 2016. I can promise that you will meet amazing individuals, you will learn new skills, and you’ll have a fantastic time – all while benefiting and making a difference to your respective local communities. ”

– Joey Calandrino, Customer Service Representative, TD Canada Trust

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TD announces 120 new jobs over next year in Waterloo region

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Opening of new tech space will offer roles dedicated to developing innovative banking solutions

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2015 /CNW/ – TD Bank Group (TD) is expanding its operations in Waterloo region creating more than 120 jobs over the next year dedicated to technology innovation.

“TD is committed to building an innovation ecosystem that allows us to bring best-in-class digital experiences to our customers,” said Teri Currie, Group Head Direct Channels, Technology, Marketing and People Strategies at TD. “Establishing a deeper footprint in this innovation hub allows us to draw from the region’s specialized talent pool and groundbreaking developments in technology as we grow our digital offerings.”

Building on TD’s established presence in the region, through its business banking and retail operations, in 2014 TD signed on with Communitech – a leading technology and innovation hub – to set up TD Lab, a start-up approach to drive improved customer experiences through technology. The partnership also entails supporting some of Communitech’s programs for local start-ups and women in technology.

This new office is a further extension of how TD is embracing and fostering innovation within the Bank. Employees take part in ongoing ideation challenges that encourage them to think differently about consumer needs which TD can conceptualize to market.  To date, the Bank has captured close to 10,000 ideas, which has helped shape its digital roadmap from the people who know our customers best.

“As we build on existing partnerships and investments, TD is also looking at ways it appeals to top talent with the aim of furthering technological breakthroughs that make banking easier, faster and more intuitive,” added Currie.

Employees at the TD Waterloo region office will provide information technology and software engineering capabilities. The new office is located at 55 Columbia Street East.

Interested applicants can visit us at: http://jobs.td.com or connect with us at:http://connect.find.ly/tdlb-cws-join-en.

About TD Bank Group

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (“TD” or the “Bank”). TD is the seventh largest bank in North America by branches and serves more than 24 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in TD Ameritrade; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world’s leading online financial services firms, with approximately 10 million active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$1.1 trillion in assets onJuly 31, 2015. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol “TD” on theToronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

SOURCE TD Bank Group

For further information: For all media inquiries, please contact: Amy Tang, TD Bank Group, 416-308-0177, Amy.Tang@td.com

 

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TD Only Canadian Bank listed on the DJSI World Index

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PRESS RELEASE
Monday, September 14, 2015 – 2:00pm

“For the second consecutive year, TD Bank Group was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World Index, which reflects the top 10 percent of leading companies in corporate sustainability worldwide.  Out of 198 banks, TD was the only Canadian bank to be included in the short list of 27 banks.”

Read the full article by Sarah Lawley at 3BL Media.

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TD redesigns two Vancouver branches with Pride rainbow flag

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“Ed Clark, former CEO of Toronto Dominion, actively displayed his support of the LGBT community for nearly a decade. Now, in virtue of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, two TD bank branches in Vancouver have redesigned their stores with rainbow flags.

Only a week ago, the branch location on Burrard and Davie and another on Davie and Bidwell were coated by the flag — both being in the heart of the Davie Village…”

Continue Reading the full article by Behdad Mahichi.

 

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2014-2015 CACEE Corporate Recognition Award

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The Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) is a national non-profit partnership of employer recruiters and career services professionals.

CACEE values and honours its volunteers and innovators through a longstanding Awards and Recognition program. Awards are presented every year at the CACEE National Conference, when many of our members are in attendance, so that together we can celebrate the achievements of our peers.

Corporate Recognition Award – TD Bank

TD Bank proudly accepted the Corporate Recognition Award, the leading corporate industry award for Campus Recruitment in Canada. TD was recognized as a company and educational institution that has shown exemplary support and contribution to CACEE at a national level.

Corporate Recognition Award

Members of the Talent Acquisition Team (left to right): Laura Grubb, Manager, Co-op and Campus Programs, Corporate HR – Talent Acquisition, TD Bank Group, Nancy Moulday, Manager, Campus Relations – Canada, Campus Recruitment, TD Bank Group, Maryon Urquhart, Senior Manager, Campus Lead, Talent Acquisition, Mathew Westcott, AVP Head of Global Campus Recruitment & Diversity Talent Acquisition, TD Bank Group, Sarah Duggan, IT Campus Recruitment Consultant, TD Bank Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding Achievement – Nancy Moulday, CACEE Member, TD Bank Group

In addition to the Corporate Recoginition Award, Nancy Moulday, TD Bank Group, accepted the Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s National Conference. This award grants high‑profile recognition for a major, definable contribution made to the fields of career planning and/or recruitment.

CACEE Outstanding Achievement Award

Members of the TD Talent Acquisition Team (left to right):Sarah Duggan, IT Campus Recruitment Consultant, TD Bank Group, Laura Grubb, Manager, Co-op and Campus Programs, Corporate HR – Talent Acquisition, TD Bank Group, Nancy Moulday, Manager, Campus Relations – Canada (award recipient), Campus Recruitment, TD Bank Group, Maryon Urquhart, Senior Manager, Campus Lead, Talent Acquisition, Mathew Westcott, AVP Head of Global Campus Recruitment & Diversity Talent Acquisition, TD Bank Group,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View a full list of CACEE Award recipients.

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TD Bank Awarded 2015 Best Workplaces in Canada for the 10th Year

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Each year the Great Place to Work Institute recognizes companies largely based on the anonymous feedback of their employees. And at TD, our employees are our biggest brand ambassadors. It’s what they say that makes all of the difference. We’re honoured to be recognized for the 10th year running as one of the best places to work in Canada!

Check out the 2015 Best Workplaces in Canada.

 

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TD Bank – Named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

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We’re proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for a fourth straight year! All 2015 winners were announced on March 31, 2015 in a
special magazine published in The Globe and Mail. At TD, we’re committed to ensuring every employee and customer feels valued, respected and supported. Whether it’s our employees, our customers or in the community, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is part of who we are and everything we do.

All of the 2015 winners were announced on March 31, 2015 in a special magazine published in The Globe and Mail.

View a full list of winners.