Single-tier municipality in Guelph, Ontario delivering transit, waste, fire, parks, planning and other municipal services to over 142,000 residents with 2,000+ staff.
The City of Guelph is a single-tier municipality in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, serving more than 142,000 residents from Guelph, roughly 100 kilometres west of Toronto in the Waterloo Area. Founded in 1827, it employs over 2,000 full-time and part-time staff and holds a AAA credit rating. Work spans skilled and operational trades across public transit, waste management, fire services, parks and recreation, urban planning and development, and emergency management.
Services delivered include Guelph Transit, municipal waste collection and management, fire protection and emergency response, and the maintenance and programming of parks and recreational facilities. Planning and Development oversees urban planning and development for the city, while digital service delivery and ServiceGuelph - the customer service point at City Hall and online - handle resident interactions with the City.
The City describes itself as an equal opportunity employer with core values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. It has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers and one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers, and states commitments to sustainability, employee wellbeing, and responsive public service. Its Strategic Plan envisions an inclusive, connected community. Governance is conducted transparently, with City Council meetings streamed live.
