A Career With York Region
At York Region, we take pride in our progressive programs, benefits, employee satisfaction and community involvement. York Region was named one of Canada’s Best Employers 2024 by Forbes for its second consecutive year.
Why join the York Region team?
Hybrid Work
We offer and value flexibility to support work/life balance and the wellbeing of our employees including flex time and hybrid work.
Pension Plan
With the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing you will have income for life (eligibility requirements will apply).
Employer of Choice
In 2024, York Region has been recognized by Forbes on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for the fourth consecutive year. In 2020, the Region was selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, a Top Employer for Young People in Canada, one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. These awards by Mediacorp Canada Inc, the country’s largest publisher of quality employment-related periodicals, confirm what our dedicated staff have always known: York Region is not only a great place to live, it's a great place to work.
Career Variety
York Region offers a diverse spectrum of career opportunities. As an employee, you might begin a career at The Region using your skills and knowledge in one area and move into another as you gain experience and explore new opportunities. As you gain new skills and seek new challenges, you may also move between job categories. Talented and qualified people possessing the necessary skills and qualifications are able to move within the organization to different positions or across different business lines.
Employee Discounts and Incentives
Enjoy corporate discounts from variety of local businesses, such as gyms and fitness studios, Canada’s Wonderland, Telus or Rogers phone plans and personal or Cooperators insurance. Don’t forget to take advantage of our Microsoft Workplace Discount Program!
Inclusive and Diverse Workspace / Equal Opportunity Employer
Creating an environment which recognizes and celebrates all dimensions of diversity and inclusivity.
York Region is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment and selection process based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Accommodations
York Region is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment and selection process based on the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations we offer during the recruitment process include:
- Alternate formats for written material including tests and interview questions
- Adjustments to the length of time of interviews and/or other components (i.e. written tests, presentations)
Other accommodations can be made. Please advise us of any needs when your interview is booked and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Our recruitment decisions are based on a valid, practical and measurable approach. Our recruitment process is created in a way that assists us with hiring candidates who best meet the minimum requirements and qualifications for a position as determined through our screening and evaluation process.
Employee Benefits
York Region offers competitive benefits packages for employees. Learn more about the benefits for the position you are applying for.
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Union Positions
Permanent Full-time
Vacation
Take time to recharge, travel or spend time with family. Vacation time accrues monthly after one month of employment and increases based on years of service. We also offer a paid sick leave benefit and corporate/employee float days.
Benefits and Wellness
A comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan includes extended health, dental and life insurance. Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Permanent Part-time
Vacation
Take time to recharge, travel or spend time with family. We offer paid sick leave and vacation time (pro-rate based on scheduled hours). Vacation time accrues monthly, and increases based on years of service.
Benefits and Wellness
Eligibility to join a comprehensive benefits plan which may include extended health, dental and life insurance (pro-rated based on scheduled hours on a cost share basis). Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Temporary Full-time
Vacation
Take time to recharge, travel or spend time with family. York Region offers annual paid vacation and paid sick days.
Benefits and Wellness
Benefits included employer-paid Health Care Spending Account of $1,800 per year and access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Enjoy our many corporate discounts and purchase plans for day to day products and services.
Temporary Part-time
Vacation
Take time to recharge, travel or spend time with family. York Region offers annual paid vacation and paid sick days (pro-rated based on scheduled hours).
Benefits and Wellness
Benefits included employer-paid Health Care Spending Account of $1,800 per year (pro-rated based on scheduled hours) and access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Enjoy our many corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Casual/On-call
Vacation
As per ESA, employees are eligible for vacation pay at a rate of 4%, calculated on all paid hours and increases to 6% at 5 years of service.
Benefits and Wellness
Eligible for pay in lieu of benefits at a rate of 10%, calculated on all paid hours. Other benefits include access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and our many corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) Union Positions
Permanent Full-time (ONA)
Vacation
Take time to recharge, travel or spend time with family. Vacation time accrues monthly after one month of employment and increases based on years of service. We also offer a paid sick leave benefit and corporate/employee float days.
Benefits and Wellness
A comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan includes extended health, dental and life insurance. Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Permanent Part-time (ONA)
Vacation
Employees are eligible for vacation pay at a rate of 8%, calculated on all paid hours, and are eligible for paid sick time.
Benefits and Wellness
Eligibility to join a comprehensive benefits plan which may include extended health, dental and life insurance (pro-rated based on scheduled hours on a cost share basis). Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Temporary Full-time (ONA)
Vacation
Employees are eligible for vacation pay at a rate of 8%, calculated on all paid hours, as well as, eligible for paid sick time.
Benefits and Wellness
Benefits include life insurance, employer-paid Health Care Spending Account of $,1500 per year and access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Enjoy our many corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Temporary Part-time (ONA)
Vacation
Employees are eligible for vacation pay at a rate of 8% calculated on all paid hours. Employees are also entitled to paid sick time (pro-rated based on scheduled hours.)
Benefits and Wellness
Benefits include life insurance, employer-paid Health Care Spending Account of $1,500 per year and access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Enjoy our many corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Casual/On-Call (ONA)
Vacation
Employees are eligible for vacation pay at a rate of 8%, calculated on all paid hours.
Benefits and Wellness
Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for you and your dependents. Enjoy our many corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Management / Non-Union Positions
Regular Full-time (Non-union)
Vacation
Take time to recharge, travel or spend time with family. Vacation time accrues monthly after one month of employment and increases based on years of service. We also offer a paid sick leave benefit, MCP days and Corporate employee float days.
Benefits & Wellness
A comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan includes extended health, dental and life insurance. Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Pay for Performance
Eligibility for consideration to move through salary range is based on an annual performance evaluation.
Temporary Full-time (Non-union)
Vacation
Take time to recharge, travel or spend time with family! York Region offers annual paid vacation, paid sick days and MCP days.
Benefits and Wellness
Benefits included employer-paid Health Care Spending Account of $1,750 per year and access to 24/7 Employee And Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Pay-for-Performance Program
Eligibility for consideration to move through salary range is based on an annual performance evaluation.
Do what you love
About Us
Our Mission Statement
Staff at The Regional Municipality of York, are committed to providing cost effective, quality services that respond to the needs of our rapidly growing communities.
Our Vision and Values
Our recruitment process reflects our vision to continue fostering strong, caring and safe communities. It demonstrates our values of integrity, commitment, accountability, respect and excellence; this includes having an equitable and fair recruitment process.
Integrity - Do what you say, trust, be honest, do the "right" thing for the right reason
Commitment - Commit yourself to public service, have positive interactions with both internal and external customers, be dedicated and professional
Accountability - Be responsible for your own words and actions, be reliable and do not "pass the buck"
Respect - Consider others (e.g. other opinions, ideas, jobs or roles) and resolve conflicts in a non-threatening manner
Excellence - Do a good job, possess a high standard of performance, constantly improve and produce quality work
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