Project Manager, Parks

Why Guelph

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2,000 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 specialties 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

Position Overview

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Project Manager, Parks , within the Parks Department. Reporting to the Manager of Park and Trail Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering park and trail capital projects, budget and project forecast management. Projects will include a range of park and trail design projects, construction projects, policy and development of guidelines and standard processes with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Qualifications And Requirements

Hours of work

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

Pay / Salary

Non‑Union Grade 5 Rate : $83,938.40 – $104,923.00 (2025 rates)

How To Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by January 5, 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.

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.

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