About Us
Team, Results Oriented, Agility, Continuous Improvement,
Knowledge, Sustainability
The City of Richmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique coastal community located in Metro Vancouver, just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, and 25 minutes from the US border.
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| “I have never seen another city put as much thought into its planning and processes. Input from the community is taken into consideration at every step and used to give the community back more than expected. "I always tell people about the great opportunities available here. The real question is – why wouldn’t you want to work for the City of Richmond?” Reg Supervisor Utilities |
Our city has experienced tremendous growth and change, transforming from a rural community into a world-class city with a balance of urban, sub-urban, and rural areas. The downtown core is continuously developing. Major recent projects include the Canada Line Rapid Transit Line and the Richmond Olympic Oval, home of speed skating for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Please see our City Profile for more information on Richmond’s location, the population and geography, and other cultural and recreational amenities.
Service Standards
Our commitment to service excellence means being:
Respectful, Responsive, Safety Conscious, and Professional
The citizens of Richmond are our customers. We work hard to provide them with excellent customer service and ensure that everyone working on our behalf upholds these high standards. Our employees pride themselves on working together to serve the interests of the general public, the business community, and the residents of Richmond.
City Departments
The City provides services to the residents and businesses of Richmond through the following specialized departments:
- City Administration
- Business & Financial Services
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Engineering & Public Works
- Law & Community Safety
- Parks & Recreation Services
- Planning & Development
- Project Development & Facility Services
Union Groups
The City of Richmond partners with three different union groups:
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Robert Gilchrist, President |
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David Shapiro, President CUPE Local 394 Canadian Union of Public Employees CUPE 394 represents over 350 outside workers employed at Richmond’s Public Works Yard, Parks, Stores and Recycling Depot.  CUPE Local 394 Collective Agreement 2007-2011 |
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Cory Parker, President |
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