Assessment of Medium-Sized Ontario Municipalities’ Hiring Practices

Author

Andrea D’Souza, Western University

Date of Award

7-1-2010

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Horak, Martin

Geographical Areas

Ontario

Abstract

This paper examines whether municipalities incorporate equitable principles within their hiring practices and policies. An anonymous online survey was administered to the chief administrative officers, city managers, and human resources personnel of medium-sized municipalities in Ontario working in the capacity of senior level management, as these individuals are known to be the most knowledgeable about hiring practices and employment equity initiatives. The findings demonstrate that, generally speaking, mid-sized Ontario municipalities are not incorporating strategies within their recruitment and selection processes that work towards reducing employment barriers for designated groups.

Recommended Citation

D’Souza, Andrea, "Assessment of Medium-Sized Ontario Municipalities’ Hiring Practices" (2010). MPA Major Research Papers. 81.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/81