Department: Campus Safety Office

Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)

General Purpose The Campus Safety Office is looking for part-time temporary Dispatchers to be part of our team with a goal of keeping our campus community safe. This is an ideal position for someone who likes working in a fast-paced team environment, has a flexible schedule and a strong desire to help others.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position reports to the Manager of Emergency Planning and Administration, Campus Safety Office, with direction from the shift Sergeants.

The responsibilities for this position include:

- Intake of requests for assistance from the public, staff and students
- Intake of all emergency calls for assistance on campus and dispatch of appropriate response by police, fire prevention or first response team personnel
- Reception for Campus Safety Office – in person and telephone inquiries
- Monitor multi-alarm computer system and direct response to fire alarms, building supervisory alarms, intrusion alarms and personal safety alarms.
- Document events and actions within the internal records management system software
- Communicate with campus emergency personnel by way of two-way radio or phone
- Liaise with the Guelph Police Service dispatch and records units from time to time
- Support parking enforcement personnel with general inquiries and tow situations by way of radio and telephone
- Provide clerical support as required and other duties as assigned

Requirements





- Completion of secondary school education, 1-year community college diploma an asset
- Up to 18 months of experience
- Ability to successfully complete the Emergency Services Communications program (internal training program)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent keyboarding, data entry and computer skills with accuracy
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, Email, and other related software is essential
- Ability to organize and prioritize is essential
- Demonstrated valuable judgement, accurate recall, decision making under stressful situations
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communication are essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts

This position involves shift work – 12-hour shifts rotating between days (6:30 am – 6:30 pm) and nights (6:30 pm -6:30 am). It also requires work on weekends and statutory holidays as the work unit provides service 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Candidates selected following initial review must complete and be able to pass: computerized testing; interview(s); security clearance; background investigation; and references checks before final selection of employment.

Employee Type: Regular Full-Time

Position Number: 10854038

Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: $28.73 - $32.10 per hour

USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: September 8, 2026

Closing Date: September 15, 2026

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