When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time 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 regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

Join us this Fall in an exciting role that provides front-line customer service in our recreation centres; in person, by e-mail and on the phone. Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Administration and Customer Experience, this position will also assist with clerical work, including data entry, filing, etc.

Through efficient processes, initiative, problem solving and timely communication, this position will provide excellent customer service, both internally and externally. Consistent with the team approach, this position will contribute to the delivery of the Department’s programs and services through clerical support, special projects and other general duties as assigned.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate 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 and prosperous city.

Hours of Work Up to 20 hours per week. Our facilities operate from 600am and 1100pm daily.

Your Role

• Represent the City of Guelph in a professional manner at all times, while providing excellent customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Maintain positive, open communication with participants, residents, visitors and other staff.
• Promote and educate the public on Recreation programs, services and facilities.
• Assist with solutions to inquiries, concerns and complaints from patrons; keeping supervisor informed of issues that require further attention or escalation.
• Process program registrations, membership/pass sales, and sundry sales.
• Process financial transactions in accordance with cash handling procedures and protocols as they relate to the position.
• Following safe cash handling processes, process financial transactions in a variety of currencies, balance cash floats and receipts and prepare daily reconciliation documentation and secure funds for deposit.
• Perform other administrative tasks including maintaining attendance records, filing, printing and copying as necessary.
• Maintain a reception area that is neat, clean and welcoming.
• Work effectively as part of a team; attend team meetings and training sessions.
• Be responsible to work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the City of Guelph policies and Corporate values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a Grade 12 Diploma and 1 - 2 years’ experience in customer service and clerical duties. Candidates with an equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve customer inquiries/complaints in an effective manner.
• Ability to problem solve while work independently and within a team environment including community groups, agencies and organizations.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• Experience using PerfectMind/Xplor Recreation software would be an asset.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Knowledge of the City of Guelph Recreation programs, services and facilities.
• Experience working within a Recreation environment would be an asset (i.e. Summer Camps, Aquatics, Recreation programming, etc.)

Rate $20.20 - $21.26 per hour

How To Apply Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Friday, June 27, 2025 . 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.