Please apply via our online job portal.
If you need assistance with computer access or uploading your resume visit your local library or employment services agency.
If you require an accommodation, please contact us or 519-741-2345.
FAQ
FAQs - recruitment
How do I apply to a job at the City of Kitchener?
What is the status of my application?
Only candidates that have been selected for an interview or testing will be contacted.
When will I hear back regarding the outcome of my interview?
We strive to provide feedback within three weeks (15 business days) of an interview. Please note that there may be longer response times due to unforeseen circumstances.
How do I know what job postings are for summer opportunities?
The job title will have “summer employment” indicated. You can do a keyword search on the job board to browse open opportunities.
If I don’t meet the minimum requirements for education and experience, can I still apply?
If there are education and experience equivalencies to the position, they will be indicated under a “skill equivalencies” section in the job posting. Those that meet the minimum requirements will be considered before those that meet the skill equivalencies.
Where do I find high school and post-secondary co-op opportunities?
We offer a co-operative education program for high-school students, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Please connect with your school to learn more.
Post-secondary co-operative education opportunities are posted at Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. Please connect with your on-campus co-op or career centre to learn more.
Do you have work from home opportunities?
Some positions are eligible to apply to the hybrid work from home program.
If selected for an interview, please discuss the work from home arrangement with the interview panel.
What if I don’t see something on the website that resonates with my skillset?
If you are interested in a job posting you don’t currently see on our website, you can sign up for job alerts. You will receive an email when new opportunities are available.
What can I do to make my application stand out? Can I contact the hiring manager directly?
We encourage your application (resume/cover letter) to be directly related to the position you are applying for.
If you have a question related to the position and are looking for clarification you can direct these questions to our recruitment team. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager directly.
The opening and closing dates are advertised in each job posting. Applications will not be accepted after the listed closing date. Only the dates/times on our job posting website will be honoured.
Can I drop my resume off in-person?
We encourage you to apply through our online portal. If you have submitted an application online, there is no need to drop off your resume in person.
If you require an accommodation, please contact our recruitment team or 519-741-2345.
FAQs - onboarding
How do I obtain a driver's abstract?
Visit ServiceOntario, online or in-person to order a driver's abstract.
How can I obtain a police record check?
Please check with your local police station as each jurisdiction is different.
For applicants in the Region of Waterloo, please contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service. Please review the job description and order the applicable record check.
How do I fill out the required tax forms?
There are Federal and Provincial tax forms to be completed.
The Government of Canada provides resources for completing these required forms.
Contact Us
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
Telephone: 519-741-2345,
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
mailto:info@kitchener.ca