Customer Service and Site Maintenance Attendants (Temporary Summer Position, 4 vacancies)

City of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local municipality in Ontario is seeking motivated team players for environmental services. Responsibilities include assisting customers at a waste depot and performing site maintenance. Ideal candidates should have a valid driver's license and strong customer service skills. Experience in landscaping or construction is a plus. The position offers a pay rate of $19.15 per hour for the first term and $20.18 for the second term, with shifts from Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Valid G or G2 Driver’s licence and at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Ability to perform physical work in various weather conditions.
• Experience in landscaping or construction is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at the public drop-off and assist with waste disposal.
• Screen waste at the Public Drop-off and Recycle Zone.
• Perform lawn maintenance and litter clean-up at the facility.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to perform physical work

Ability to work with small tools

Education

Valid G or G2 Driver’s licence

Job description

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.

Position Overview

The City of Guelph is looking for hardworking, motivated team players looking to work at one of our environmental services facilities to help maintain the grounds and facility. If you like working as part of a team, enjoy a variety of duties and like getting a little dirty this is the opportunity for you! The anticipated employment dates will be April 2026 to August 2026.

These positions will require performing site maintenance and assisting at the hazardous waste depot. This position will also require excellent customer service skills when dealing with members of the public.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting customers at the public drop-off and assisting with their waste disposal needs
• Screening waste at the Public Drop off and Recycle Zone
• Keeping drop off areas clear of debris
• Performing lawn maintenance and litter clean-up at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre
• Picking up missed waste throughout the City based on calls from the public

Qualifications and requirements

• Valid G or G2 Driver’s licence and a minimum of 2 years driving experience for positions that are required to drive a City vehicle
• Ability to work with various small tools and equipment
• Ability to perform physical work and in all types of weather
• Comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as all Federal, Provincial, and City of Guelph regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to work with or without supervision
• Strong focus on quality customer service
• Demonstration of community mindset through volunteering, community outreach and other initiatives is an asset
• Experience in landscaping, construction, farming or other related experience is an asset

Hours of work

Any five consecutive shifts of 8 hours; Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Pay/Salary

• $19.15 per hour for first work term (February 2026 rate)
• $20.18 per hour for second work term (February 2026 rate)

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. First consideration will be given to applicants that apply prior to February 8, 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.

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.