Student Museum Technician- Young Canada Works at City of Windsor – Ontario Centre (Queensville), Ontario

Why Windsor?Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Title: Young Canada Works - Student Museum Technician
Job Posting Number: 2026-0103
Posting Type: External
Posting Period: Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. to Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 4:30 P.M.
Department: Cultural Services
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543
Position Status: Summer Student Employment
Job Code: G0167
Grade/Class: 001 - Salary Schedule – C
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $19.53
Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours
Shift Work Required: NoDuties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Coordinator, Museum Curator, Cultural Affairs, this position will be responsible for:

• Scanning, researching, cataloging, and making available digitally, a recently-donated, rare Wartime logbook;
• Programming in a historic house;
• Assisting with programming at the other Museum Windsor sites.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time post secondary student attending an accredited University or Community College or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalent on a full-time basis (4 courses or more).
• Must be studying in the field(s) of history, anthropology, tourism, museum studies, journalism or related field.
• Must be returning to full-time attendance in September of 2026.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada for the full duration of the employment period

CONTINUED…

• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years of age inclusive at the start of employment as per the eligibility requirements for Young Canada Works Program;
• Must have the ability to travel off-site in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Class G or G2 Driver’s License in required and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
• Must be available to work all shifts for the duration of employment.
  • Shifts may include days, afternoons, including weekends
    and holidays.
• Must have attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to work with a limited amount of supervision independently or within a team environment.
• Must have excellent public relations and customer services skills and maintain cordial relations with the public, and all staff.
• Related community and volunteer experience a definite asset.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.Physical Demands:Given that this job is a new position a Physical Demands analysis will be completed with the incumbent after approximately six months of occupying the position.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.