Hamilton, City of
5,481 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.
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 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. All City services align with and support these priorities and their desired outcomes. 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.
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.
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. 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. Hamilton has one of the lowest unemployment rates compared to most major urban areas, helping our city earn its reputation for being an extraordinary place in which to live, work and play.