City of Vaughan

vaughan is one of canada’s fastest growing cities. home to more than 340,000 people, its globally competitive economy includes more than 19,000 businesses, employing more than 236,000 individuals. vaughan traces its roots back to the historic communities of concord, kleinburg, maple, thornhill and woodbridge. this forward-looking municipality is in the heart of york region. vaughan’s emerging downtown – the vaughan metropolitan centre – and canada’s first smart hospital – the cortellucci vaughan hospital – as well as the 900-acre north maple regional park continue to generate momentum and excitement. vaughan’s promising future is guided by the 2018-2022 term of council service excellence strategic plan. it represents how our team goes above and beyond to deliver innovative, exciting and transformational city-building initiatives. these include safeguarding the environment, building active and inclusive neighbourhoods, and unleashing economic prosperity. it upholds our values of respect, accountability and dedication toward one another and embodies our mission of citizens first through service excellence. for two years in a row, the city has been named one of greater toronto’s top employers. vaughan was also selected as an excellence awardee for the 2022 canadian hr awards in three categories: best hr communication strategy, canadian hr team of the year (500 employees or more), and excellence in diversity and inclusion. this recognition is a reflection of the innovative and leading best practices the city employs to foster a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming.