A diverse group of professionals from various fields work for the City of Espoo. We take care of the city’s education services, environment, vitality and administration. Our work is visible in the daily lives of our residents. It is something we take great pride in and the reason why we do our work with great commitment.
Our work communities are diverse, supportive and welcoming. We offer our employees good staff benefits that support overall well-being and coping.
Our goal is to have a competent and diverse staff that reflects Espoo’s demographic structure. In recruitment, we promote equality and fairness.
At Espoo, each working day is meaningful – as a city employee, you get to develop our society and contribute to the daily lives of our residents. Together, we aim to create a good everyday life for everyone in Espoo – as well as ourselves.
Themes of our employer promise
What does being a pioneer mean to us? It means open-mindedness, creativity and the courage to question things. It means responsibility and sustainable development. Above all, it is about making our daily work smoother, as the best ideas often emerge in everyday moments.
Our leadership is based on a positive view of people: we trust everyone’s professional skills and judgment. We look for strengths instead of mistakes. We aim to keep things simple.
We are all different. That is why the way we work together matters. We come to work as our authentic selves, bringing with us a variety of experiences, thoughts and life situations. Diversity is our asset.
The City of Espoo has approximately 11,700 employees. Many work as early childhood educators or caregivers, elementary school classroom teachers or lecturers, engineers, specialists, planners or instructors. There are hundreds of different job titles. What kind of professional are you? Get to know our professionals in different fields.
Are you interested in working in early childhood education, for example? Leave your contact information and we will contact you.
Espoo’s Urban Environment Sector offers many opportunities for students from different fields. Our units work with city planning, public works, city-owned premises, building control activities and environmental health care. Visit our website for more information in Finnish.
The City of Espoo employs about 11,700 people in different fields and jobs. Perhaps your next career path could be found in these as well?
Petter talks about his work as a special education teacher in the City of Espoo
Ali tells about his work as a youth worker within the City of Espoo's regional youth services.
Early childhood education teacher and caregiver tell about their work in the City of Espoo.
Permit Officers Nicole Ahtokivi and Riikka Rautia talk about their work in City of Espoo's Building Control Unit.
