Recruitment Specialist

Why 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.

Position Overview

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Recruitment Specialist in the Human Resources department within Corporate Services. Reporting to the Manager, Talent and Organizational Development, this role will provide leadership, direction and support for recommending, coordinating / managing and implementing corporate recruitment, selection, retention strategies that are compliant with all relevant employment legislation.

We are looking for an effective communicator with great interpersonal and customer service skills, experienced in building relationships, engaging others, continuous improvement and demonstrated skill at attracting and selecting diverse talent. The Recruitment Specialist will continuously improve the City’s talent acquisition and retention programs, policies and practices ensuring equitable and efficient processes.

Key duties and responsibilities

Qualifications and requirements

Hours of work

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8 : 30 a.m and 4 : 30 p.m. This position is eligible for hybrid and flexible work arrangement options (as per current corporate policy).

Pay / Salary

Non‑Union Grade 4 : $77,548.02–$96,935.02

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by January 11, 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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