The Career Directory
Hamilton, City of has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Summer students planting flowers at City Hall

Summer students planting flowers at City Hall

Summer students planting flowers at City Hall
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Municipal government |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,001 to 10,000 |
Major Canadian locations | Hamilton ON |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Planning Technician, Planner, Nursing, Entry-level Clerical, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Forestry, Epidemiology, Ontario Works Case Manager, Paramedic, Entry-level Finance, Bylaw Enforcement, Entry-level Information Technology |
Starting salary | $40K to $45K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 2.4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Architecture - Landscape
- Business
- Economics
- English
- Geography
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Museum Studies
- Political Science
- Public Relations / Communications
- Recreation Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Hotel / Food Services
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Education
- Early Childhood
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Environmental
- Forestry
- Transportation
- Water Resources
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Bachelor of Laws
- Corporate
- Environmental
- Labour
- Real Estate
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Bachelor of Science
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Ecology
- Environmental
- Epidemiology
- Forestry
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- Immunology
- Information Studies / Library Science
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Ambulance / Emergency Medical Care
- Business
- Child Care / Education
- Communications / Public Relations
- Computer Science
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dietitian / Nutrition
- Facility Management
- Forestry
- Graphic Arts / Design
- Health Care Aide (HCA)
- Health Sciences (Other)
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Nursing (RN)
- Nursing (RNA / RPN)
- Office Administration
- Recreation Studies
- Social Worker / DSW
- Travel and Tourism
- Urban Planning
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Master of Arts
- Political Science
- Public Relations
- Social Work
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Master of Engineering
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Master of Science
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Certified Nutrition Manager (CSNM)
- Cisco Certifications
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Land Surveyor
- Microsoft Certifications
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
- Professional Engineer
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
- Quality Assurance (TQM)
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- McMaster University
- Mohawk College