Careers at YWCA Hamilton
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Who We Are
We at YWCA Hamilton believe that women and girls must have the rights, resources, and opportunities to shape their own lives and define their communities.
With a tradition of advocacy stretching more than a century, YWCA Hamilton is part of a global movement connecting over 25 million women in 125 countries. Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework.
Our collective work transforms the lives of women, families and gender-diverse people in Hamilton and across Ontario.
Our Values
Intersectional Feminism
People Centred
Belonging
Responsibility
Partnerships
Commitment to Employees
As a YWCA Hamilton employee, we hope to enrich your life and give you purpose in what you do every day. We offer a stimulating and challenging environment that values diversity of individuals and ideas. The development of our employees also matters to us which is why we’re intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being. We invest in our employees and it shows!
Our most recent Guarding Minds at Work Survey, which measured staff job satisfaction and workplace well-being, boasted a score of 19 out of a possible 20, indicating employees enjoy and feel connected to their work, and feel motivated to do their jobs well!
Work Perks
- Inclusive, diverse, employee-focused environment
- Paid on-the-job training
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Fitness membership discounts
- Staff discounts for childcare and recreation
- Staff Recognition Program
- Opportunities to get involved in our community