People plan

At the City of Kitchener, our People Plan shares our vision for a great place to work, which is steeped in our core values and anchored by our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace.

Our core values

Our people trust and respect

Trust goes hand in hand with respect. Our people care about each other and listen carefully to understand. We are sincere and kind. We value a workplace in which we can all participate, without fear or hesitation.

Our people collaborate

We appreciate different perspectives and embrace the value of others’ contributions. Our people are united by our goals and we partner to help each other succeed. We thank each other for the small things and celebrate jobs well done.

Our people change and grow

Together, we find new ways of working and share our ideas to support others. We adapt and learn new skills. We look positively toward the future so our services are progressive and impactful.

Pillars of culture

Career development and learning

We offer our employees growth opportunities through our corporate learning and development programs, growth-focused assignments and tuition assistance for external programs.

Safety and well-being

We take pride in prioritizing safety because nothing matters more. We offer benefits, supports and programs that help employees take care of their health and go home safe at the end of their workday.

Inclusion

We believe in creating a fair workplace that supports opportunities for everyone. Our focus is on facilitating full access, inclusion and representation for our employees and customers.

Community stewardship

Community stewardship is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly lead by example and are always seeking new ways to build a city for everyone and take care of the world around us.