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Job Summary
Service Area: Office of the CAO Department: Strategic Initiatives and Intergovernmental Services
Work Location:
City Hall, 1 Carden Street Work Mode: Hybrid Job Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time Vacancy Position Availability: 1 existing vacant position Salary Range: $77,548.02 - $96,935.02 Affiliation: Non-Union Posting Period: August 20, 2026 to September 7, 2026 11:59 p.m.
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 Coordinator, Tenant Support in the Community and Affordable Housing division of the Strategic Initiatives and Intergovernmental Services department. Reporting to the Manager of Community and Affordable Housing, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with municipal divisions including Operations, Legal Services, Communications, Planning and Building Services, and Corporate and Community Safety. The Coordinator, Tenant Support provides direct assistance to tenants navigating municipal by-laws related to rental housing.
The role promotes housing stability, improves tenant access to accurate information, and enhances coordination between the City, tenants, property owners, and community partners.
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 one-on-one support to tenants regarding the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) processes, N13/N12 notices, maintenance and repair issues as it relates to municipal rental housing by-laws.
Support tenants experiencing property standards or safety concerns by explaining City processes and connecting them with Municipal Enforcement Officers.
Develop plain-language education materials to support landlords and tenants.
Identify tenants at risk of eviction and provide early intervention by connecting them to appropriate resources.
Maintain accurate case notes, track trends, and support data-driven recommendations for program development and policy improvements.
Research Provincial legislation related to housing such as the Municipal Act, Planning Act and the Residential Tenancies Act, and gather pertinent information to inform the implementation of various housing-related municipal by-laws.
Review planning applications for demolition and conversion using guidelines and screening forms and determine whether municipal by-laws apply and identify that required information has been provided, and application is complete.
Monitor implementation of the municipal rental housing by-laws and identify gaps and/or opportunities for improvement.
Proactively identify strategies and ensure a coordinated, cross-departmental approach to issues impacting tenants.
Build and maintain relationships with legal clinics, housing providers, social service agencies, and community partners.
Prepare reports, briefings, and updates to senior leadership and Council on tenant issues, trends, and program outcomes.
Collaborate with Communications to create accessible public resource materials.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Represent City of Guelph in community initiatives, planning tables, steering committees, etc.
Provides expertise that will meet future local needs related to community and affordable housing needs and stability.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications and requirements
Experience related to the duties…
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