Growth and Opportunity

Fostering an environment where you can reach your professional goals is an important aspect of your employment experience. Here, there are several opportunities to allow employees to develop and grow with us, including: 

Opportunity for Growth and Movement 

At the City, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and try something new. As a large organization that delivers a wide array of services, there are always different positions to explore throughout the organization.  

Harvard ManageMentor (HMM) 

HMM is a year-long digital learning experience that leverages on-demand, world-class content to develop leaders at all levels. Licence holders gain access to over 40 modules on a range of business topics from running a meeting, leading a team to strategy development and finance essentials. In addition, HMM Cafés and Learning Workshops are hosted for license holders to come together to review key concepts, discuss tools, exchange ideas, and practice skills. 

Tuition Reimbursement Program 

As part of our commitment to our employees' continuous learning and development, the City has in place a Tuition Reimbursement program. Employees can be reimbursed 75 per cent of relevant costs for tuition and associated costs, up to a set amount. 

Toastmasters 

Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The City supports employees who want to practice public speaking, improve their communication skills, and build leadership capacity by joining Toastmasters to help achieve their professional goals.  

Chamber of Commerce Member

The City is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and as such, that makes every City employee a member with access to networking opportunities, professional development, and merchant discounts, through the Chambers Perks app. 

LinkedIn Learning 

Grow your skills. Learn in-demand skills with over 16,000+ online courses taught by real-world professionals. Anyone with a library card can access LinkedIn Learning for no cost at all. 

Elevate Leadership Training Program 

The Elevate Leadership Training Program provides training on fundamental leadership topics to enhance the knowledge and skills of supervisors. Courses are provided through a combination of online learning tools, in-class and practical application sessions, to support supervisors throughout the organization.