Working at Tourism Kingston

Employer of the Year (2022)

The Tourism Employer of the Year Award recognizes a business that has made a commitment to foster equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Recipients embrace progressive HR practices, including: supporting and encouraging work-life balance, fostering a culture of training and professional development, providing fair compensation and benefits, offering incentive programs, and promoting empowerment and personal growth.

Canadian Workplace Culture Certification

To be certified as a Culture Innovator, companies must exceed the national benchmark for exceptional culture—designed for organizations to assess workplace culture based on industry leaders. Based on anonymous employee responses, Tourism Kingston was certified in December of 2021 and continues to take strategic steps to evolve as the team grows.

Rainbow Registered LGBT+ Friendly Accreditation

Rainbow Registered is a national accreditation for LGBT+ friendly businesses and organizations. When you see a Rainbow Registered symbol, you know the business or organization meets a stringent set of standards to ensure LGBT+ customers feel safe, welcomed, and accepted. Learn more at CGLCC’s website.

Working at Tourism Kingston

Tourism Kingston aims to provide a supportive, inclusive, and positive work environment for its valued team. This is achieved through a variety of benefits and supports that balance work life with quality of life.

Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and indigeneity: Rainbow Registered workplace, Canadian Workplace Culture Certified, Indigenous Awareness training
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive healthcare benefits + healthcare spending account
Employer match group RRSP
Paid vacation + additional paid sick/personal days
Paid holiday closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Bonus paid staff appreciation days – varies yearly, averaging 3 additional paid days off
Paid day off for employee birthdays
Hybrid office/work-from-home model (dependant on position)
Monthly bus/parking credit
37.5-hour work week
Professional development opportunities
Dog-friendly office located in downtown Kingston
COVID-19 vaccine policy
Occasional access to events and attractions

Benefits vary dependent on position.