Hamilton, City of
5,476 full-time employees www.hamilton.ca The City of Hamilton provides municipal government services to local businesses and a population of approximately 510,000 residents. · Retirement planning assistance and a defined benefit pension plan -- employees can also ease their way into retirement with phased-in work options
Approximately 8,000 employees Provide public services to approximately 537,000 residents
The City of Hamilton is overseen by Mayor Fred Eisenberger and fifteen Councillors, elected by the city’s residents for four year terms.
Our team of dedicated professionals are among the best in the province at providing high quality public services. With approximately 8,000 employees, we truly value the commitment and passion our staff bring to their jobs every day serving the residents of Hamilton.
We are honoured to be recognized as a Top 100 Employer in the Hamilton-Niagara Region. It is the hard work and dedication of our employees that enables us to provide quality public services that contribute to a healthy, safe and prosperous community. Empowering our employees to excel in their roles is central to achieving the city’s vision to be the best place in Canada to raise a child and age successfully.
Our mission is to provide high quality, cost conscious public services that contribute to a healthy, safe and prosperous community, in a sustainable manner. Our strategic plan priorities include; community engagement & participation, economic prosperity & growth, healthy & safe communities, clean & green, built environment & infrastructure, culture & diversity and a strong focus on our people & performance. It is through the hard work of our employees and Council, community partners and residents that we will achieve our vision and advance the priorities of our strategic plan.
The City offers a competitive compensation package which includes a health benefits plan and assistance in retirement planning through a defined benefit pension plan. Understanding the importance of mental and physical health, employees are encouraged to prioritize health and wellness through a variety of organized wellness activities such as workshops, outdoor fitness in partnership with local providers and other wellness activities.
Employees at the City of Hamilton are also supported in their work and professional development and are encouraged to pursue in-house training initiatives to keep their skills up-to-date. We also offer some tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions to assist employees in augmenting their skills. There are so many things to explore in our breathable, walkable city that features the stunning Niagara Escarpment and Canada’s largest botanical gardens. That, combined with a burgeoning food scene, a vibrant downtown surrounded by safe, affordable neighbourhoods and the fact that Hamilton is the second best place in Canada to land a job (according to BMO’s latest regional labour market report) has helped our city earn its reputation for being an extraordinary place in which to live, work and play. Our work culture, combined with our commitment to building a vibrant, prosperous city, make the City of Hamilton a great place to grow one’s career. New opportunities are posted every Thursday on www.hamilton.ca/jobs.