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For 11 consecutive years, the City of Surrey has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

January 18, 2022
Media Release

Surrey, BC – For 11 consecutive years, the City of Surrey has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Canada's Top Employers for Young People, presented by MediaCorp Canada Inc., is an editorial competition that recognizes employers offering the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people starting their careers. Employers are evaluated by MediaCorp editors in terms of the programs they have to attract and retain younger workers.

With over 14% of our full-time employees being under the age of 30, the City continues to provide valuable opportunities to help young people grow in their careers. These include:

  • offering more than 350 temporary job opportunities each year including co-op placements, internships and summer jobs
  • providing learning and development opportunities like organizational courses that support staff development in the City’s “Great 8 Competencies”, health and safety training, and an education funding program
  • implementing Personal Development Plans to assist staff explore development opportunities in their current and future roles within the City

For information on a career with the City, visit www.surrey.ca/careers.