The City of Guelph

Service Area:
Public Services
Department:
Operations
Division:
Public Works
Work Location:
Operations, 45 Municipal
Work Mode:
In Person
Job Type and Duration:
Temporary, Full time Vacancy for up to 6 months
Position Availability:
1 existing vacant position
Salary Range:
$31.60 per hour
Affiliation:
CUPE Local 241
Posting Period:
March 9, 2026 to March 23, 2026 11:59 p.m.
Why Join the City of Guelph?
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
What we offer
We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:
Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
Paid personal days;
Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
Employee and Family Assistance Program;
Parental leave top up program;
Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
Employee recognition programs.
Resumes are being accepted for the temporary position of Boulevards Maintenance Operator 2 within the Operations department. The successful candidate will have a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.
Key duties and responsibilities
Perform duties in the development, maintenance and operation of the Operations Department related to concrete and boulevard activities and winter control
Operate various types of equipment including but not limited to front-end loaders, dump trucks, large plate tampers and small equipment, including auxiliary attachments in a safe and efficient manner
Perform various duties specific to concrete infrastructure maintenance activities including but not limited to:
interpret construction drawings
concrete base preparation
determine and set grades according to existing infrastructure or construction plans
Set forms for sidewalks, stairs, retaining walls, etc.
determine material quantities required
Perform advanced finishing techniques such as stamped or exposed aggregate
Additional duties include restoration/repair of City owned boulevards.
Perform various duties related to winter control of City owned sidewalks including operating a sidewalk plow and other relevant machinery, manual snow and ice clearing and manual salting and sanding application.
Perform other various duties relating to winter control of roadways, including operating a combination tandem truck with plow and wing and other relevant machinery
Comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, all Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures
Remove obstacles hazardous to employees or the public or that interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or equipment
Accurate and timely completion of daily activity time sheets including reporting of materials used and work completed, inspection and reporting forms
Report on variances in daily work plans
Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, damage and hazardous conditions
Actively participate in a team environment
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and requirements
Experience related to the duties listed above normally acquired through a grade 12 education and 2 years experience performing work related to boulevard maintenance activities, specifically focusing on concrete installation and finishing including 1 year experience operating DZ vehicles, and other relevant equipment such as tractors or tools commonly used for subgrade preparation and concrete finishing in a safe and efficient manner in live traffic. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must possess a Class DZ licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
Experience related to the duties listed above which includes 5 months of Plow and Wing experience on a DZ Class vehicle would be an asset.
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of tools, equipment and procedures relevant to concrete installation and finishing with the ability to interpret construction drawings, determine appropriate grades and material quantities required
Completion of Ontario Good Roads - TJ Mahony Road School and Ontario Good Roads Winter Patroller or equivalent training would be considered an asset
Must be a reliable self-starter, able to make decisions and function with minimum supervision.
Must possess good oral and written communication skills
Have the ability to deal with the public in a cordial manner and work well in a team environment
Ability to perform a variety of physical activities including lifting, digging, shoveling, raking and climbing ladders and be able to actively participate in daily activities, working within live traffic conditions and adverse weather conditions
Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft office, data bases and GIS are considered an asset.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Hours of work
40 hours per week. Any eight (8) consecutive hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm on Fridays. Winter Control and standby/on-call may be a requirement of this position.
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by
March 23, 2026.
Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.
Hiring Process Transparency
The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.
Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Privacy Notice
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.