Water Services Labourer (Temporary Summer Position, 3 vacancies)

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

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking motivated team players to join the Water Services facility in Guelph. Successful candidates will perform maintenance and landscaping duties, monitor inventory levels, and ensure cleanliness. A valid G or G2 Driver’s licence and the ability to work in various weather conditions are essential, alongside a commitment to customer service. This role offers a pay rate of $19.15/hour for the first term and $20.18/hour for the second term. Apply by February 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years driving experience required.
• Experience in landscaping, construction, or related fields is an asset.
• Community involvement through volunteering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds and facility at the Water Services location.
• Perform minor maintenance and painting tasks.
• Ensure inventory levels are monitored and maintained.

Skills

Ability to perform physical work in all types of weather

Strong focus on quality customer service

Ability to work with various small tools and equipment

Education

Valid G or G2 Driver’s licence

Tools

Small tools and equipment

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 our Water Services facility 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 anticapted employment dates will be April 2026 to August 2026.

These positions will assist the Water Services Maintenance and Water Distribution team in the upkeep of the Water Services facilities and associated infrastructure.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Performing minor facility maintenance and painting
• Performing grounds keeping and landscaping duties
• Entering maintenance tasks into the database system
• Ensuring inventory levels are monitored and maintained
• Performing basic janitorial duties as required
• Various Water Distribution system infrastructure maintenance duties
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

• Valid G or G2 Driver’s licence and a minimum of 2 years driving experience
• 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; Monday through Friday 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

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.