Deputy Chief Administrative Officer; DCAO), Infrastructure, Development and Environment; IDE

Job Summary

Service Area: Infrastructure, Development, and Environment Work Location: City Hall, 1 Carden Street Work Mode: Hybrid Job Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time Vacancy Position Availability: 1 existing vacant position(s)
Salary Range: $- $ per year
Affiliation: Non-Union Posting Period: March 6, 2026 to March 24, 2026 11:59 p.m.

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.

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.

The City is seeking a visionary and results-driven leader to serve as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO), Infrastructure, Development and Environment (IDE). This executive role provides strategic leadership across core city building and operational functions, including Economic Development & Tourism;
Engineering & Transportation Services;
Water & Wastewater Services;
Planning & Building Services; and Facilities & Energy Management.

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and as a member of the Executive Team, the successful candidate will be a city builder who shapes policy, advances Council direction, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence to deliver the City’s Strategic Plan objectives. With a focus on sustainable growth, infrastructure resilience, regulatory excellence and innovation, the DCAO, IDE will be a strategic connector, trusted advisor, and a visible, inspiring municipal leader.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Provide leadership for the IDE service area, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with Council direction and the City’s Strategic Plan, while proactively communicating and managing relationships with stakeholders to foster productive partnerships.
• Council and Executive Team Partnership:
  Build strong, trusting relationships with Council, the CAO, and senior leaders, offering strategic guidance on growth management, infrastructure investment, development approvals, climate and environmental priorities, and enterprise initiatives.
• Employee Engagement and Development:
  Lead with integrity, fostering a positive, high-performance culture through communication, coaching, and mentorship.
• City Building and Community Outcomes:
  Champion a city building mindset that balances regulatory obligations with innovation and enterprise approaches to deliver sustainable growth, housing readiness, mobility, climate resilience and economic prosperity.
• Integrated Planning and Development Leadership:
  Provide strategic oversight of end‑to‑end land use planning and development processes, ensuring coordinated policy interpretation, application review, technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making that supports sustainable growth and high‑quality city‑building outcomes.
• Regulatory Compliance and Service Excellence:
  Ensure all IDE functions meet legislative requirements while driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Policy and Operational Oversight:
  Develop and assess corporate policies, management procedures, and work systems to enhance service delivery and…