Stryker Canada opens a new headquarter in Waterdown

Stryker has opened its corporate headquarters in Waterdown, Ontario. The new building will be a distribution hub for all of Canada, in addition to its regional headquarters including human resources, finance, and operations. The head office is a consolidation of three local facilities, adding that it keeps approximately 200 jobs in the locality.

The company has been part of the city’s healthcare ecosystem for some time. There is also lot of opportunity for future employment as the city continues to cluster investments within its life sciences sector. The opening of Stryker’s head office comes one week after Hamilton-based fusion pharmaceuticals received a USD 105 million investment into clinical trials of its cancer therapy research. Stryker’s medical technology supports patients in a range of areas, including medical, surgical, and capital equipment, such as beds and stretchers.