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The City of Waterloo is hiring for the summer 2025 season. Over 85 staff are hired each year to support parks, camps, aquatics, programming, special events and more.
As a proud living wage employer, the City of Waterloo pays all full-time, part-time and contract staff at least $20.90.
“Working for the City is a great way to spend the summer,” said Kathy Weidhaas, Director, Human Resources at the City of Waterloo. “Summer staff get to see the inner workings...
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The City of Waterloo has declared a snow event and a street parking ban is in effect beginning at 11:59 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025. 
Residents must remove cars from streets by noon today or risk being ticketed and towed. The parking ban will remain in effect for at least 24 hours. Information will be posted before 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3 as to whether the city will extend the snow event and parking ban for another 24 hours. Removing cars from streets will ensure...
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THE SNOW EVENT HAS OFFICIALLY ENDED EARLY as of 1 p.m. December 24, 2024.
The City of Waterloo has declared a snow event and street parking ban are in effect as of 11:59 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2024. 
Residents must remove cars from streets by midnight tonight or risk being ticketed and towed. The parking ban will remain in effect for at least 24 hours. Information will be posted before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24 if the City decides to extend the snow event...
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** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page . Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Council approves Waterloo’s first Get READI Plan
Waterloo council unanimously approved the City's first Get Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) Plan. The aspirational,...
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** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page . Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
City of Waterloo confirms 2025 budget
City of Waterloo Council confirmed the 6.34 per cent property tax increase for 2025, as previously approved in the City’s 2024-2026 three-year budget. The...
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