Museum Researcher/Interpreter- Young Canada Works at City of Windsor – Ontario Centre (Queensville), Ontario

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Job Title: Young Canada Works - Museum Researcher/Interpreter
Job Posting Number: 2026-0104
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 (Temporary Full-Time)
Job Code: G0154
Grade/Class: 001 - Salary Schedule – C
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $19.53 per hour.
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:

• Creating an interpretive program suitable for use for schools and youth groups, connected to Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum strands – particularly Black history connection within the history of the local streetcar system.
• Researching and creating a list of micro-exhibition topics for the Streetcar No. 351 Legacy Beacon site
• Creating activities for the Hands-On-History Galleries at the Chimczuk Museum and François Baby House sites.
• Assisting with greeting visitors.
• Conducting tours at Museum Windsor sites.
• Will comply with specific regulatory legal and policy requirements including but not limited to Collections Management Policy, Copyright law, Windsor’s Community Museum Policies.
• 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.
• 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.

Note:

• 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.