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City of Kitchener

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The City of Kitchener is a progressive, community-focused organization delivering diverse services while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation for its residents.

Kitchener, Ontario

Government Administration
1,001–5,000 people

About

The City of Kitchener has a reputation of being a well-managed, progressive organization that focuses on a customer-driven philosophy to deliver services. City employees thrive on the excitement of learning, and collaboration, the discovery of new opportunities and the opportunity to create Kitchener's future. We like setting our own goals and working hard to achieve them in our own style. We are fun, creative, free-thinking, inclusive, not afraid of change - and in need of a challenge. We believe in safety and wellbeing. We apply our talents in myriad jobs and careers, from planning and engineering to IT and operations, from horticulture and customer service to fighting fires and running community centres - and so much more. Why are we here? Because we are community stewards. We're proud of what we do and who we work for. And because we go home each night knowing that the work we do each day makes a real difference - to the 213,000 residents who count on us.

Open positions

Project Coordinator (Neighbourhood Development Office)

On-site · Kitchener

Overview This position is Temporary Full-Time for approximately 12 months.   As a Project Coordinator (Neighbourhood Development Office - NDO), you will play a key role in advancing the City's LoveMyHood program and supporting resident-led initiatives that strengthen neighbourhoods and foster community connections. You will coordinate a portfolio of multiple concurrent projects, guiding residents through project planning, funding, permitting, community engagement, implementation, and evaluation while navigating municipal policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.      The Pr…

Committee Coordinator

On-site · Kitchener

Coordinates secretariat services for Council and standing, advisory, and quasi-judicial committees, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, responding to inquiries, and providing procedural guidance. Supports hearings, election administration, committee training and budgets, legislative compliance, and related documentation and correspondence.

Temporary Labourer - Parks (Winter)

On-site · Kitchener

Overview As a Temporary Labourer joining the Parks team for our Winter season, you will be responsible for work related to clearing and maintaining sidewalks, facility walkways, multi-use pathways, and parking lots, as well as inspecting city assets.     Shift availability includes: Day Shifts, Afternoon Shifts and Night Shifts.  (Temporary Full Time for Approximately 4 months) Responsibilities Positions will involve a variety of winter control duties including manual labour organized within the following winter sections:  Downtown Sidewalks, City Hall, Market, Victoria Park Outdoor…

Corporate Customer Service Representative

On-site · Kitchener

Respond to customer inquiries about municipal services and programs through phone, email, social media, and in-person channels, and create and update service requests in Salesforce and Cityworks. Follow up on unresolved issues, prioritize emergency communications, research answers, and keep customers informed of progress and resolutions.

Business Growth and Outreach Lead

On-site · Kitchener

Leads business attraction, retention, and expansion initiatives, building relationships with businesses, industry partners, property stakeholders, and government agencies to support Kitchener’s economic growth. Manages high-profile economic development projects, tenant recruitment, funding and incentive programs, and partnerships that advance the City’s business assets and sustainability objectives.

Associate City Solicitor

On-site · Kitchener

Prepare and review development-related and business agreements, advise on municipal by-laws and operational legal issues, and represent the City in dog designation hearings and specified court matters. Provide backup support for prosecutions and administrative penalty hearings and screenings as needed.

Manager of Parking Enterprise

On-site · Kitchener

Lead the planning, operation, maintenance, and development of municipal parking facilities and services, including infrastructure projects, budgets, strategies, and policies. Develop the parking team and build partnerships with businesses, developers, community stakeholders, and government representatives to support effective parking solutions.

Project Manager of Design and Construction (Temporary Full Time for Approximately 18 Months)

On-site · Kitchener

Leads resident-led and corporate placemaking capital projects from concept and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, and closeout, ensuring projects meet technical, regulatory, budget, schedule, and safety requirements. Engages residents and other stakeholders, translates community ideas into buildable designs, administers contracts and construction activities, and supports project communications and milestone events.

Temporary Labourer - Parks (Downtown)

On-site · Kitchener

The role involves performing daily operational tasks in the Downtown Core, including waste collection, graffiti removal, and infrastructure maintenance. Additionally, the position provides support for seasonal event setup and winter maintenance of public amenities.