Working at Niagara Region

It's More Than Government

It's an opportunity to be a part of something that impacts where we live, work and play

With over 3,600 employees, 100 work locations, and 435,000 residents, some of our responsibilities include:

Land use planning
Transportation (roads)
Water and wastewater treatment
Waste collection and management
Emergency medical services
Public health
Day cares
Long-term care homes
Provincial Offences Courts
Community services programs, including homelessness

Niagara Region strives to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities of Niagara. Just as important as what we do, is how we do it.

Learn about our mission, vision and corporate values.

What Makes Niagara Region a Great Place to Work

As an employee, you'd be providing expertise and leadership that will help the corporation reach its goal of supporting and advancing the well-being of individuals, families and communities.

Recruiting and retaining talent
Niagara Region is committed to:
- Attracting and retaining a quality workforce
- Transparent and consistent recruitment and selection practices
- Hiring qualified and experienced people
- Promoting a culture of inclusion, including diversity, equity and accessibility
- Building a strong Niagara
Career Progression

We support career progression through:
- Extensive job opportunities
- Co-op and Student Internship programs
- Fostering partnerships with local educational facilities
- Secondments
- Acting assignments
- Cross corporation project participation
- Succession Planning
- Workforce Planning
Developing leaders and talent
Niagara Region recognizes the importance of investing in effective learning and development programs in order to:
- Enhance employee engagement
- Drive performance
- Encourage career progression
- Retain our people
- Foster a culture of innovation and customer service
We use a model for professional development that values learning through experiences, through others and in formal training courses.
Corporate Learning

We believe in professional development to support your success now and in your next opportunity. Professional development courses are open to all Niagara Region staff and include:
- Career development
- Business skills
- Leadership skills
- Computer courses
- Health, safety and wellness
Leader's Edge

Leader's Edge is a one year program supporting new leaders in their development designed to:
- Establish a network of peer leaders
- Build skills for managing individual and team performance
- Understand and leverage personal leadership style and impact
Educational Funding

Educational funding and subsidies are available to employees of Niagara Region to support current and / or future career opportunities.
External Learning Partners

We work closely with Brock University's Goodman School of Business, Leadership Niagara, and Mohawk College to provide Niagara Region employees with unique learning opportunities.
Mentorship

We have a robust mentorship program that offers a longer term eight month mentorship experience and a shorter, one on one meeting based experience.
Fostering a healthy and well workplace
At Niagara Region, we practice and promote a holistic view of health, safety and wellness.
Supportive Leadership and Policies

Niagara Region recognizes that supportive leadership and policies are key to creating a culture:
- Of trust and respect
- Where staff are accountable and appreciated
- Of teamwork and supportive colleagues
- That is free from intimidation, harassment and bullying
Industry Leading Safety Programs

When it comes to employee health and safety, we are always striving to be the best. At Niagara Region employees can expect:
- A host of health and safety learning opportunities
- Leading edge safety equipment and devices
- An emphasis on psychological health and wellness
- Onsite ergonomic assessments
- An industry leading safety culture
Access to Health and Wellness Opportunities

We offer a competitive health benefit package as well as many health and wellness opportunities. Benefits and wellness opportunities under myHealth include:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Corporate Wellness Centre
- Wellness funds
- Discounted fitness memberships
- Employee and Family Assistance Program services
- Competitive benefit packages: health, dental, prescription drugs, extended health care, vision, hospital, travel, life insurance, sick leave and long term disability
Community involvement and social responsibility
Niagara Region employees have been giving back to their community through the United Way for over 30 years.
The payroll deduction program for United Way brings people and resources together to strengthen and enhance the quality of life for those in our community.

In total, Regional staff have donated $2 million over the past 30 years to support United Way.
Recognizing and rewarding employees
At Niagara Region, we believe in a culture that recognizes and rewards employees that consistently demonstrate character, competence and high performing characteristics in the spirit of One Team and our corporate values.
We offer a competitive package to reward our employees including:
- Competitive wages and salaries
- Competitive benefits packages
- Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Access to group home and auto insurance
We provide recognition programs to appreciate and encourage each other including:
- Employee Recognition Program "CERT" that recognizes length of service and encourages service excellence through Commissioner Awards
- Peer to peer recognition programs

We Work as ONE TEAM

Staff at Niagara Region practice a culture of working as ONE TEAM, ensuring that residents and municipalities are getting the best service possible. Watch the following video to learn more about the ONE TEAM philosophy.