Service Area: Corporate Services
Department: Strategic Communications and Community Engagement
Work Location: City Hall, 1 Carden Street
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Type and Duration: Temporary, Full time Vacancy for up to 6 months
Position Availability: 1 vacant position
Salary Range: $33.65 - $41.29 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 Communications Coordinator within the Strategic Communications and Community Engagement department. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge and experience to support City communications by implementing multi-faceted, integrated communications plans. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph’s strategic plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will help build an inclusive, connected, prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Support the Strategic Communications and Community Engagement team by implementing tactics in support of recurring programs and services and approved communications plans.
• Provide tactical communications expertise and support including writing, editing, posting and sending news releases and public notices, developing and scheduling social media content, coordinating design requests and collateral production, booking print and digital advertisements, and supporting the department with day-to-day deliverables including traditional and social media monitoring.
• Analyze the effectiveness of traditional and social media efforts, report on results and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a post-secondary program in Public Relations, Corporate Communications or a related discipline with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the field of communications. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience using digital communications tools including writing for the web and social media, and experience using related platforms (e.g., Wordpress, Facebook, Instagram, Meta, Twitter, Tweetdeck, Hootsuite, Google Maps, Google Ads, and Canva).
• Experience booking ads (print and online) and managing collateral production.
• Ability to write engaging and creative content in plain language for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Above average organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple assignments with competing deadlines, sometimes with short notice.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Teams and Word, and using styles and templates.
• Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is an asset.
• Experience working in municipal government is an asset.
• Professional membership with CPRS and/or IABC is an asset.

Hours of work
35 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Evening and weekend hours may be required on occasion. Participation in an on-call rotation may be part of this role. 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
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.