Does York Region pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, York Region employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at York Region. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at York Region?

96% of York Region employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated York Region 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at York Region?

Engineering Assistant (15) , Registered Nurse (15) , Project Manager (8) , Analyst (7) , Public Health Nurse (7) , GIS Technician (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Design Technician (4) , Operations Technician (4) , Policy Analyst (4) , Program Manager (4) , Project Coordinator (4) , Caseworker (3) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Graduate Student (3)

What are the pros of working at York Region according to real employee reviews?

"the people that coordinate you are really good people and understand most of The problem that you encounter on the streets." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "Stable employment and good benefits." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great work environment and people." ((in 14 reviews)); "Competitive salary" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at York Region according to real employee reviews?

"long hours" ((in 3 reviews)); "Poor Leadership (Ineffective leadership, not opening to listening)" ((in 3 reviews)); "Senior management set the done, Non" ((in 3 reviews))

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York Region Reviews

4.4

96% would recommend to a friend

(249 total reviews)

Wayne Emmerson

82% approve of CEO

94% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (249 reviews)

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York Region has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 249 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The York Region employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

249 reviews

5.0

12 May 2026

Welcoming company focused on motivation and wellness

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good welcoming company, who motivate each other and promote wellness.

Cons

No cons I have experienced yet.

3.0

27 Apr 2026

Past

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Public sector job - defined benefit pension

Cons

The environment could be very toxic

5.0

11 Apr 2026

Work life

Corporate security

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Work life balance Hybrid work

Cons

Don’t have any cons right now

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Jobs at York Region

Customer Care Associate

Procurement Specialist

Administrative Clerk - Secretary

Administrative Assistant to Director