Compensation and benefits

At the City of Guelph we offer our employees an attractive total compensation package. In addition to competitive pay, we provide many other benefits and programs to support an engaging and rewarding experience for our staff.

• Statutory holidays and float days above employment standards
• Access to and discount on public transit
• Licensing, Education & Accreditation Program (LEAP) – Financial Support for Continuing Education
• Vendor Group discounts eg. computers, cell phone
• Canada Savings Bonds Purchase Plan
• Free flu clinics
• Free health assessments
• Uniforms / uniform allowance
• Safety boot allowance
• Competitive extended health and dental benefits
• Municipal retirement plan – 50/50 employee/employer contribution
• Deluxe Travel insurance benefit
• Mileage reimbursement or car allowance
• Jury and Witness Duty pay
• Job required memberships and certifications paid
• Modified benefit plan for active employees post age 65
• Bereavement leave
• Pregnancy/Parental Leave Top Up – 15 weeks, up to 75-80% of employee’s base wage, less amount paid by EI for most employee groups
• Accidental death and dismemberment 100% paid by employer
• Short term disability paid at 75-100% – long term disability plan paid at between 70-75%
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Discounts on recreation centre active living passes and selected River Run Centre performances
• Life insurance at 2-3 times annual salary with spouse and dependent life insurance options

Guelph is situated on treaty land that is steeped in rich Indigenous history. Archaeological evidence indicates Indigenous Peoples were present in the area now known as Guelph as early as 11,000 years ago. Up until their collapse in the 15th century, the Attawandaron, commonly known as the Neutral peoples lived, farmed, and hunted here. In 1690, the Mississauga peoples entered the area. The land was purchased from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation of the Anishinaabek Peoples by the British in 1784; this transfer of land is covered by an Upper Canada Treaty No. 3, 1792.