Healthy Landscapes Program Assistant (Temporary, up to 6 months)

Job Summary

Service Area : Infrastructure, Development and Environment

Department : Environmental Services

Division : Compliance, Programs and Performance

Work Location : Water Services (Heritage Building), 29 Waterworks Place

Work Mode : In-person

Job Type and Duration : Temporary, Full Time Vacancy (Up to 6 months)

Number of Open Positions : 2

Salary Range : $22.49 - $27.58 per hour

Affiliation : CUPE Local 973

Posting Period : January 6, 2026 to January 21, 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
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100%-percent 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

Applications are being accepted for the temporary position of Healthy Landscapes Program Assistant. Reporting to the Supervisor of Environmental Programs, this position will work as part of a dynamic and collaborative team within the Compliance, Programs and Performance division.

The Healthy Landscapes Program Assistant will educate residents on how to reduce outdoor water use while maintaining a healthy and vibrant yard. This includes conducting on-site landscape visits at residential properties to share educational resources and advice, developing informational factsheets and delivering pop-up events.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s 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

Qualifications And Requirements

Hours of work

35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 7 : 00 am and 5 : 00 pm. The position requires the ability to shift schedules to facilitate community outreach programs, which may include occasional work in the evenings and weekends.

The regular work schedule for this position will be 11 : 45am – 7 : 15pm when landscape visits are taking place (generally Monday-Thursday) and 8 : 30am – 4pm on office days (generally Fridays).

How To Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by January 21, 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 via email.

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.

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