Guelph General Hospital – You Belong Here

Find a Career in Guelph

Save Lives and Improve Yours

If you’re looking for a place where you can feel at home while making a positive difference in the lives of others, you belong at Guelph General Hospital (GGH).

At GGH we provide you with the complex care equipment of a large hospital while retaining our small-city community ties, so you don’t feel lost in the shuffle.

We believe in a workplace that nurtures people and their unique skills, where differences are appreciated and allowed to flourish. Alongside our core values, diversity, equity, and inclusion are key elements of our goal to ensure the well-being of our patients, visitors, staff, and the community.

Working in the Royal City

Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life’s experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone.

Back to Nature

With more than 100 parks, trails, and green spaces, there’s always something new to discover. Our integrated biking, hiking, and walking trails extend from one end of the city to the other, allowing nature lovers to find new experiences every day, and our renowned Arboretum makes for a wonderful outing with the family.

Culture & Sports

There are plenty of things for healthcare workers and their families to enjoy together, including: 

  • A wide assortment of unique downtown boutiques
  • The Bookshelf, an acclaimed repertory movie theatre
  • Award-winning golf courses
  • A beautiful lake with a sailing club
  • The Guelph Storm OHL championship hockey team
  • The River Run Centre, which offers a wide variety of shows

Local Eats

You won’t have any trouble finding your next favourite restaurant in Guelph – with over 300 restaurants serving up everything from Indian food and sushi bars to Mexican cuisine, family-friendly pubs, and craft breweries!

Life at GGH

We understand that it can be challenging to balance work and personal life. We’re here to make every effort to help our staff at GGH.

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Vacation
  • Statutory holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
  • Wellness Centre & Programs
  • Educational Support

Core Values

Compassionate

  • We demonstrate kindness and seek to understand before making assumptions
  • We treat everyone with compassion and take action to help others
  • We encourage each other in our words and actions
  • We approach conversations and interactions with empathy

Inclusive

  • We reflect and celebrate the diversity of the community we serve
  • We create a welcoming space that is free from barriers for all
  • We proactively invite different perspectives into our conversations and decisions
  • We create an environment where everyone feels safe to speak up

Respectful

  • We care for our patients and each other with dignity
  • We uphold the trust and confidentiality others place in us
  • We are open to different perspectives and take the time to listen without judgement
  • We are truthful and kind to one another—holding ourselves and each other accountable

Collaborative

  • We work as a team within our hospital and with our health system partners
  • We come together to solve problems and celebrate successes
  • We seek and value the expertise and diverse perspectives of others
  • We share information and resources between teams and with our care partners

Inspired

  • We embrace creativity, resourcefulness, and the courage to try new things
  • We are curious and excited to find new ways to solve challenges
  • We pursue ongoing learning and continuous quality improvement

Awards and Accreditations.

Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference, apply now to join the team at the Guelph General Hospital.

Culture of Learning

Education Assistance

We offer a variety of opportunities to continue to learn and grow with GGH. For those that have the desire to continue to specialize in a specific medical field, our education assistance programs will assist you in progressing your career.

Job Shadowing

To foster mutual knowledge, respect, and cooperation between employees and across departmental lines, our internal job-shadowing program “Walk this Way” is led by Organizational Development. You’ll get to experience what it’s like to work in someone else’s position at the hospital.

Employee Health Services

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back Awareness Program
  • Influenza Prevention Program
  • Smart Moves Program
  • Confidential Supportive Service
  • Ergonomic Program with onsite Occupational Therapist
  • Occupational Physician 1 x week
  • First Aid
  • Immunizations
  • Respiratory Mask Fit Testing
  • WHMIS training and testing
  • Transitional (Modified) work program

Support and Benefits

Learn about the unique programs and benefits we offer at GGH.

Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference, apply now to join the team at the Guelph General Hospital.