Employment

Share your talents with us! Work for the City of Markham.

We're looking for people to work for the City of Markham! We love diversity and we make sure that everyone feels welcome. We have around 1,000 full time staff across 20 business units. Depending on the season, between 1,300 and 1,800 part-time staff work here. Our jobs include:

Development planning
Parks and road maintenance
Engineering
Administrative and building inspections
Firefighters
Technologists
Financial Analysts
By-law enforcement staff
Recreation and Culture programming staff

Your skills should reflect our six core competencies, which include:

Service Excellence
Change & Innovation
Teamwork & Relationship Building
Communication
Accountable & Results Oriented
Management & Leadership

For leaders, in addition to the six core competencies, we look for:

Strategic thinking and planning

Join us and make a difference! See our job openings below.

Current Opportunities

Seasonal Opportunities

Diversity in Employment

At the City of Markham, we are proud that meaningful careers and excellence in service are a reality. We don’t just talk about a commitment to each other and our community, we live it! And that commitment is what inspires us as we create a better future for all.

If you are a new, regular full-time employee, welcome to the team! Please read and review this section carefully. Here you will find more information to help you prepare for your first day and beyond.

New Hire Enrolment Package

Please download, print, and fill out your package. You will need to bring hard copies of the completed forms with you to the “New Hire Enrolment Session” on your first day. You are automatically registered for the “New Hire Enrolment Sessions” which are held every Monday* from 10 AM to Noon in the Human Resources Department located on the 3rd floor of the Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard. You can park across from the Flato Markham Theatre (across from a set of flags). Attendance in this session is mandatory.

*If Monday is a holiday, the session is held on the next business day.

What to Bring

Please complete the forms below and bring them with you on your first day:

Tax Forms (Federal) | (Provincial) — not required for basic deductions.
Group Benefits Enrolment Form — Please read the Instructions Sheet if you need help filling out the form
Paramedical Services Selection Form — For Non-Union employees only
Beneficiary Designation Form – For Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Statement of Health Form — Only for those purchasing Optional Life Insurance
Language Survey
OMERS — Authorization for Disclosure of Personal Information Form
United Way — Brochure and Pledge Form

Onboarding Resources

New Employee Onboarding Toolkit (secure file, password required) — This will help you plan for your first week and beyond.
New Employee Benefits Information Session (with audio) [File Size: 83 MB] — Learn about the health benefit programs at the City of Markham and use this information to fill out your Group Benefits Enrolment Form.
The Sun Life Group Benefits Booklet — Please read the document that applies to your new job level.
- Non-Union (Grade 1 - Grade 10) (secure file, password required)
- Non-Union (Grade 11 - Grade 12) (secure file, password required)
- CUPE Inside (secure file, password required)
- CUPE Outside (secure file, password required)
Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Brochure (secure file, password required) — You can choose whether or not you'd like to use this insurance.

If you have any questions about any of the forms or onboarding resources, please contact your Human Resources Consultant.

Onboarding

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