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 position of Property Standards Inspector (Part Time) within the Operations Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate the necessary skills with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate 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.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections of properties under the Yard Maintenance by-law.
• Prepare and issue required notices and letters in relation to on-site inspections.
• Assist Property Standards Inspectors with their enforcement activity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Graduate of a two-year Community College program in Police Foundations program or equivalent.
• Two years of previous experience in municipal by-law enforcement
• Certified in Property Standard would be an asset.
• Basic familiarity with Municipal By-laws, Municipal Act and Provincial Offences Act.
• Must possess good computer skills in a Windows based environment.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent team skills and have a sincere focus on Quality Customer Service.
• Valid G or G2 driver’s licence with a good driving record (outlined in fleet policy) and a minimum of 2 years driving experience.

Hours of work
Up to 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Pay/Salary
$33.19 per hour

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Thursday, June 5, 2025. 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.

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.

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.