Zoning Inspector I

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 Zoning Inspector I with the Building Services Division. The successful candidate will focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Program Manager, Zoning, this position will be guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph's Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, excellence and wellness. The successful candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision – to be the city that makes a difference.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Perform proactive enforcement of all matters related to shared-rental housing.
• Perform on-site inspections of properties to determine compliance with property use and regulations as it pertains to the Zoning By-law and the Two-Unit House Registration By-law and Sign By-law.
• Prepare correspondence for the public, business owners, property owners, lawyers and others related to municipal by-law violations and use confirmation.
• Issue Provincial Offence Notices and Informations under the Provincial Offences Act and attend court, as necessary, to ensure compliance with Municipal By-laws.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion 3 year diploma in Law and Security, Municipal Planning or closely related field and 2 – 3 years relevant bylaw enforcement experience. Candidates with an equivalent 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 requirement.
• Excellent customer service skills and have a sincere focus on quality customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of Zoning bylaws and the Planning Act as it relates to the Official Plan, minor variances and zoning amendment processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the job which includes walking, sitting and standing for extended periods of time; climbing, crawling and stooping will also be required on a regular basis.
• A satisfactory Police Record Check would be required at time of offer.
• Successful completion of training from the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association of Ontario would be an asset.
• Familiarity of the Provincial Offences Act and Municipal By-laws would be considered an asset.
• Experience with AMANDA software would be an asset.

Hours of work

35 hours per week Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Pay/Salary

CUPE 973 Grade 9: $ $47.98 per hour

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by December 15, 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.