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.

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 temporary position of Cleaner within the Infrastructure Development and Environment Services | Corporate Building Maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for the cleaning of various city facilities 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, prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide cleaning service including, but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, shampooing, washing floors, mirrors and windows, doors, windows, glass, cleaning washrooms, washroom fixtures, counter tops, tables, chairs, work rooms, utility rooms, parking garage, kitchenettes, fridges, stoves, microwaves, etc., and sorting and removal of all garbage.
• Purchase and stock the appropriate approved cleaning products, hygiene products and associated equipment.
• Keep all washrooms, kitchenettes and lunchroom fully stocked with the appropriate products.
• Respond to emergency clean-ups, and spills and plunge washrooms fixtures as required.
• Snow removal, salt walkways, pick garbage, raise and lower flags, and change light bulbs.
• Assist other team members in day to day activities, furniture moving, set up and tear down for meeting rooms.
• Execute minor work within an office environment i.e. painting, picture hanging.
• Work with City MMS system work orders, work requests, purchase orders, time keep etc
• Maintain facility quality and safety by adhering to predetermined building cleaning and operating standards, maintaining all required documentation of day to day work.
• Provide excellent customer service and public relations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Grade 12 diploma and 3-6 months experience in the use of cleaning equipment/cleaning products and performing building maintenance activities using small hand and power tools. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid Class G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to deal with the internal and external contacts in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Must be able to perform physical repetitive work (e.g. lifting, bending, climbing ladders, pushing and pulling with moderate exertion).
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must be able to work alone and with supervision.
• Working positively and in co-operation with other team members is an important part of this position.
• Good communication skills.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Up to date WHMIS training.
• Knowledge of green certified cleaning products.

Hours of work
Will work any five (5) consecutive shifts of eight (8) consecutive hours, 4:00 am to 1:00 am, Sunday through Saturday.

Pay/Salary
CUPE 241 Grade 1: $28.31 per hour

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by July 28, 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.