Job Summary:

**Service Area:**Corporate Services
**Department:**City Clerk's Office
**Work Location:**City Hall, 1 Carden Street
**Work Mode:**In Person
**Job Type and Duration:**Temporary, Full time Vacancy (6 months from June to November 2026)

**Position Availability:**1 existing vacant position
Salary Range:$30.36 - $37.95 per hour
**Affiliation:**Non-Union
**Posting Period:**March 23, 2026 to March 29, 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-per-cent 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:

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Election Assistant within the City Clerk’s Office. Reporting to the Manager Information, Privacy and Elections/Deputy City Clerk, the Election Assistant will support essential logistics to ensure a successful 2026 municipal and school board election. The successful candidate will support the coordination of election supplies, forms and logistical operations on voting days, as well as, poll worker training and voting days customer support as needed. They will have excellent organizational skills and a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assists with key election projects, including but not limited to election supplies organization, distribution and voting day logistics, election worker recruitment and training materials development.
• Assists with election supply inventories and organization, as well as, logistics planning for delivery of election supplies on voting days.
• Reports to project leads on projects they are involved with.
• Responds to inquiries in person, by telephone, mail and e-mail from the public, candidates and election workers related to election matters.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• High school diploma or education in a related discipline, such as public administration, is an asset. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in an administrative or coordinator role preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding environment.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communications skills (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Adaptable with the ability to work efficiently, independently and with minimal supervision.
• Experience with inventory management an asset.
• Experience working with elections an asset.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required.

Hours of work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m.

How to apply Click "Apply Now" on the top right hand side of your screen byMarch 29, 2026.

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 in writing, or through technology.

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.