Service Area: Infrastructure, Development, and Environment
Department: Engineering and Transportation Services
Division: Transportation Engineering
Work Location: City Hall, 1 Carden Street
Work Mode: In Person
Job Type and Duration: Temporary, Full time Vacancy
Position Availability: 1 existing vacant position(s)
Salary Range: $30.69 - $37.67 per hour
Affiliation: CUPE Local 973
Posting Period: March 17, 2026 to March 31, 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 Corridor Technician within the Engineering and Transportation Services Department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, the Corridor Technician will work with Utility Coordinator in receiving, reviewing and overseeing Municipal Consent Agreements and Street Occupancy permits for Utilities and 3rd party applications in the City of Guelph. With a focus on detailed record keeping and compliance with municipal standards the successful applicant will review and monitor utility construction activities within the City of Guelph. 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

• Receives and files applications from utilities under the Municipal Consent Agreement.
• Receives and files Street Occupancy Permit Applications
• Complete technical review, and approval of plant installation by all utilities (with support from Civil Permit Coordinator), ensuring that City policies, restrictions and other relevant regulations are adhered to. Develop and maintain records of all utility works.
• Responds to general and specific inquiries regarding ongoing applications or projects.
• Provide inspection duties for ongoing utility projects including documentation and measurements of disturbed areas for restoration.
• Represent the City as a liaison with the utility companies.
• Liaise with internal staff both within Engineering, with other City departments, external agencies and consultants during the design and construction of projects.
• Assist with preparation of contracts for Utility Restoration Contracts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline and 3-6 months in civil underground works and/or working with utility permitting. Candidates with an equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification as an Engineering Technologist by O.A.C.E.T.T.
• Must possess a valid G driver’s licence and have 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.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Knowledge of MTO Book 7 considered an asset.

Hours of work
35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by March 31, 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.

Please visit the job posting listed on our City of Guelph careers page and click on the “Apply for this job” button. Instructions will follow.

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.