1st Day & Week

Orientation Sessions...and...
A Checklist for Your First Day and First Week

The City of Hamilton wants to make sure you have all the information you need to get a good start in your new position. Here's how we do it:

You and other new full-time employees will attend a corporate orientation and welcome session called “You Make It Happen”. Newcomers spend an exciting day discovering what we do at the City and how our programs and services make Hamilton a great place to live, work and play. Through face-to-face meetings with the Mayor, City Manager and other staff, you'll learn how to get a great start in your new role and how to excel in your service to the community. The City's excellent employeee programs and benefits are also discussed.

If you’re a new City of Hamilton employee, you can register by asking your supervisor or by going to to eNet (our intranet site) and click: "You Should Know"/"New Employee Orientation".

Meanwhile, here's a checklist of what to expect in your first day and week with the City.

Your supervisor, manager, or director will:

	Welcome you to the department and introduce you to your co-workers
	Explain your role and responsibilities and give you an up-to-date job description
	Provide an overview of your department and how it fits into the City structure
	Introduce you to members of your team, unit, section, department
	Explain hours of work, lunch, breaks and what to do if you are absent from work
	Provide a list of contact names and phone numbers (departmental, divisional, external)
	Make sure that you have access to the tools you will need for your job (computer, phone, etc.)

You will learn how to:

	Use the City’s computer network, intranet (eNet) and IT Help Desk (if applicable to your job)
	Order/receive office supplies (if applicable)
	Receive uniforms (if applicable)
	Access office/workspace after-hours

You will need to:

	Add your profile to the City phone directory on eNet (the City's intranet)
	Learn your employee number
	Obtain your security access such as photo ID cards, keys, door codes
	Sign into My HR Info where you can access your employment information online (click here to learn how to sign into My HR Info)
	Review the dress code (for more information see our HR Policies & Procedures)
	Obtain a copy of the collective agreement if you are in a union position
	Review specific departmental policies and procedures
	Review Health & Safety policies and procedures (available here)

You will need to complete employment paperwork prior to commencing work by:

	Visiting Human Resources at the Standard Life Building, 120 King St. W., 9th Floor
	Bringing a void cheque and your Social Insurance Card. Please note: if your SIN # commences with a "9" bring your work permit also.
	The Human Resources Receptionist will provide you with employment paperwork: a) employee personal information form b) direct deposit forms c) tax forms d) key policies

Note: All of the above may not apply to all jobs.