Service Area: Infrastructure, Development, and Environment
Department: Strategic Initiatives and Intergovernmental Services
Work Location: City Hall, 1 Carden Street
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Type and Duration: Temporary, Full-time Vacancy up to 6 months
Position Availability: 1 vacant position
Salary Range: $36.89-$45.30 per hour
Affiliation: CUPE Local 973
Posting Period: February 4, 2026 to February 18, 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;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• 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 Housing Coordinator within the Strategic Initiative and Intergovernmental Services department. The successful candidate will be involved in supporting the City’s Housing Accelerator Fund projects through research, analysis, monitoring and reporting 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

• Conduct research, draft policy and prepare reports in support of housing projects and reviews.
• Manage data collection, monitoring and dissemination of information
• Track progress and report on deliverables of projects that support the Housing Accelerator work
• Prepare and ensure that documents comply with deliverables of the funding agreement including financial reporting and status of housing supply delivery
• Support project management by documenting project activities and providing administration for meetings
• Research, compile and analyze data, including census statistics, to support policy and program delivery
• Manage data collection, monitoring and dissemination of planning information
• Participate in and prepare materials for internal and external public and stakeholder consultation including public meetings and workshops.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Considerable experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a degree in Public Administration or Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field and 2 – 3 years planning experience which includes research, project monitoring and administration preferably within a municipal environment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis, data management, research, evaluation and policy development.
• Knowledge and skills in the application and interpretation of legislation including the Planning Act, and other relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Excellent dispute resolution and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both team situations and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide a solution oriented, customer service approach using good judgement, creativity, strategic thinking and effective communication.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Experience with policy planning analysis, reviews and amendments is considered an asset.

Hours of work
35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Occasional evening work would be required to attend meetings. This position is eligible for hybrid and flexible work arrangement options (as per current corporate policy).

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by February 18, 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
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