Who we are

Staff testimonials

Employees have numerous and varying reasons as to why they believe City of Guelph is such a great place to work. View personal accounts of our employees experiences in their role, their team, the corporation and the community.

Organization structure

The Corporation of the City of Guelph is made up of three service areas, further divided into a variety of different departments, with approximately 2000 full-time and part-time employees.

Corporate values

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The City of Guelph Corporate Values are:

  • Integrity: Operate with integrity
  • Service: Community driven
  • Inclusion: Stronger for our differences
  • Wellness: Adaptable and resilient
  • Learning: Always learning

City employees demonstrate these Corporate Values through their behaviours on the job each day.

The Corporate Values were developed for employees of the City of Guelph by the employees of the City of Guelph. At all levels of the organization, from new hires to the CAO, a strong commitment has been made to uphold these values and live them.

Our City staff lives the Corporate Values on a daily basis.

Experiencing Guelph

Whether you’re visiting or considering becoming a resident, Guelph was voted among the top five cities to live in Canada the past two years.

The city of Guelph offers historic charm, modern amenities and conveniences, culture, recreation and leisure for all ages and interests, and is rich with inspiring and vast green spaces such as parks and riversides. The city is also located in one of the strongest economic regions in the county and offers an outstanding quality of life. What’s not to love?