Our People Promise & Principles

Our people are the foundation of our business. From our newest employees to senior management, we offer our people the training, benefits, flexibility and opportunities they need to succeed.

Our People Promise
At McDonald's^® Canada, we promise that we will value each and every employee, their growth and their contribution, every day in every way. This is our People Promise. We aim to be the best employer in every one of our Canadian communities.

Our People Principles
Behind our People Promise stands our absolute commitment to respect and recognize our people, to support their personal growth and education, to instill leadership and dedication, and to provide them with the best working environment possible.

To guide our actions, we follow the People Principles that reflect McDonald's values and describe the culture we embrace.

Respect and Recognition

• Managers treat employees as they would want to be treated.


• Employees are respected, valued and empowered.


• Employees are recognized and rewarded in many ways.


• Great rewards for outstanding work include a variety of exciting “Once in a Lifetime Opportunities.”

Values and Behaviours

• We act in the best interest of the company, our employees and the communities in which we operate.


• We communicate openly, listen for understanding and value diverse opinions.


• We accept personal accountability.


• We coach and learn.

Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Pay is at or above local quick service restaurant levels.


• Compensation packages include benefits that employees tell us they value.


• Employees receive regular performance and wage reviews.

Training, Learning, Development and Personal Growth

• Employees receive work experience that teaches skills and values that last a lifetime.


• Employees are given the tools they need to develop personally and professionally.