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Student and Youth Employment Opportunities

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Student and Youth Employment Opportunities

Information for Students Regarding Opportunities at The City of Windsor


The City of Windsor recognizes the need for students to gain work experience and so it offers a number of opportunities for them. They are largely broken out into three (3) categories:

Secondary School Programs
Post Secondary School Programs
Summer Student/Youth Employment

General information


Regardless of the category of job you wish to apply for, the City of Windsor requires certain pre-employment processing to be fulfilled before you can work or volunteer with us.

  • Provide a satisfactory Police Clearance at the student’s cost 
  • Must complete the Corporate Employee/Student Safety Orientation (CESO) 
  • Must participate in other job specific training programs as required
  • Comply with the Corporate Family Relationship Hiring Policy 

Certain programs may not have all of the above requirements, but unless it is mentioned that those items are not a requirement, you should be prepared to complete and/or obtain them. Certain programs may also have additional requirements, and they will also be noted with those programs. Please note that all of these requirements and program availability are subject to change without notice.

Note that prior to placing applicants, the City of Windsor’s Human Resources Department must follow a number of internal steps including ensuring departments can accommodate the students with supervision and the appropriate equipment and receive concurrence from the applicable union(s). Failure to follow these steps may put in jeopardy future programs, so to ensure you are following the correct process, please call the City of Windsor Human Resources office at (519) 255-6515 and ask to speak to Student Recruitment for more information. 

Secondary School Programs
1. What programs are available and what is the goal of each program?

    • Co-operative Education
      • A joint venture between secondary schools and workplaces to provide students with a challenging learning experience in the world of work and the opportunity to earn credits towards their diploma.
    • Job Shadowing/Job Twinning
      • A component of many secondary school Career Study Courses with a goal of providing students with an opportunity to spend time with and observe an employee in a workplace.
    • Take Our Kids To Work Day
      • A one day event to show grade 9 students through direct experience how important skills, training and education are to their success.
    • 40 Hour Community Involvement Program
      • Every secondary school student must complete 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirement for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. This is meant to foster a civic responsibility and sense of belonging within the community, provide links and contacts within the community and continued volunteerism following the mandatory 40 hours of community involvement.

2. How do I apply for or participate in one of these programs?

    • Co-operative Education
      • Students must apply through their school and be accepted to participate. Have your school’s co-operative education office call the City of Windsor Human Resources office at (519) 255-6515 and ask to speak to Student Recruitment for more information.
    • Job Shadowing/Job Twinning
      • A Work Education Agreement form must be completed for those participating for more than 1 day and the student must be at least 14 years of age. Does not require pre-employment processing. Have an official from your school call the City of Windsor Human Resources office at (519) 255-6515 and ask to speak to Student Recruitment for more information.
    • Take Our Kids To Work Day
      • Grade 9 students should approach a parent or legal guardian who is employed by the City of Windsor and ask to attend the event (normally November of each year). Does not require pre-employment processing.
    • 40 Hour Community Involvement Program
      • Must complete the hours outside of scheduled class time, must not be part of a credit course, must be unpaid activities and must be completed by the end of grade 12. Students must find places in the City of Windsor where you might be able to complete hours (eg. reading to seniors at Huron Lodge, Home for the Aged; reading to children at a City owned Child Care Centre; assisting with coaching teams for community leagues through Recreation Programs).


3. Do I get paid for participating in one of these programs?

    • Co-operative Education
      • No
    • Job Shadowing/Job Twinning
      • No
    • Take Our Kids To Work Day
      • No
    • 40 Hour Community Involvement Program
      • No 

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Post-Secondary School Programs


1. What programs are available and what is the goal of each program?

    • Co-operative Education
      • A joint venture between post-secondary schools and workplaces to provide students with a valuable learning experience with classroom learning and professional development activities to ensure students develop transferrable skills employers are looking for.
    • Unpaid Interns
      • Unpaid students are placed in work situations to perform jobs and develop skills that complement specific in-school learning experiences. This must be a requirement of the student’s program of study and allows the student to gain hands-on experience, exploring career options and network with employers and professionals in their chosen field.

 

2. How do I apply for or participate in one of these programs?

    • Co-operative Education
      • Students must apply through their school and be accepted to participate. In addition to the pre-employment processing, co-op students also are required to obtain a current medical check, comply with the Corporate Family Relationship Hiring Policy and provide a formal document confirming that the student is currently registered in a co-operative education program with the school. Have your school’s co-operative education office call the City of Windsor Human Resources office at (519) 255-6515 and ask to speak to Student Recruitment for more information.
    • Unpaid Interns
      • Completion of the pre-employment processing along with a Work Placement Agreement form completed by the applicable program coordinator, student and the City of Windsor prior to starting work.

3. Do I get paid for participating in one of these programs?

    • Co-operative Education
      • Yes, in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreements and/or Salary Schedule.
    • Unpaid Interns
      • No. 

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Summer Student/Youth Employment


1. What programs are available and what is the goal of each program?

    • Student Lottery Program
      • The City of Windsor annually hires post-secondary students during the summer break through a job lottery process. Students hired primarily work outside as labourers, but there may be a limited number of inside positions available.
    • Canada Summer Jobs (C.S.J.) Program
      • C.S.J. is designed to assist secondary and post-secondary student by preparing them with career related work experience for their future entry into the labour market through summer employment.
    • New Beginnings – Summer Jobs For Youth Program
      • This program is designed to help young people aged 15 to 18 gain workplace skills through summer employment. Youth receive job readiness training, employment placement and post-employment support. 
    • Summer Job Service (S.J.S.) Program
      • S.J.S. is designed to assist students aged 15 to 24 by preparing them with career related work experience during the summer for their future entry into the labour market.
    • Summer Recreation Employment
      • The City of Windsor hires marina attendants, recreation instructors, lifeguards, aquatics instructors and/or pool supervisors during the summer for our recreational programs and facilities.
    • Year Round Recreation Instructors
      • The City of Windsor continuously recruits for Recreation Instructors. These positions are part-time and allow the City of Windsor to acquire instructors for pre-school, youth and adult fitness, sports, craft, dance, gymnastics and other recreation programs.

2. How do I apply for or participate in one of these programs?

    • Student Lottery Program
      • Please review the FAQ document on the City of Windsor’s website.
    • Canada Summer Jobs (C.S.J.) Program
      • C.S.J. positions are typically posted to the Service Canada Centre for Youth – Windsor – Job Bank for Students in April, May and sometimes June. Students must be registered as a full time student during the preceding year and intend to return to school on a full time basis and be between 15 and 30 years of age.
    • New Beginnings – Summer Jobs For Youth Program
      • If you are interested in applying and live in a postal code beginning with N9C, N9A, N8Y, N8R or N8T east of Lauzon Parkway, you can pick up an application form at the Summer Jobs for Youth Office (1049 Janette Avenue, Windsor, ON, N9A 5A4). In addition to the pre-employment processing, students in this program are also are required to comply with the Corporate Family Relationship Hiring Policy and provide a formal document showing proof of full-time attendance in school.
    • Summer Job Service (S.J.S.) Program
      • Must be between 15 and 24, returning to school in September, be a resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada and not hired by a relative. This program is used to obtain a subsidy for positions filled through the Student Lottery, so applications for this program should be made using the Student Lottery Program process. In addition to the pre-employment processing, students in this program are also are required to comply with the Corporate Family Relationship Hiring Policy and provide a formal document showing proof of full-time attendance in school.
    • Summer Recreation Program
      • This program is advertised in the Windsor Star newspaper during December and January. The program is also advertised on our website while applications are being accepted. The advertising indicates where the applications are available. Applications are generally accepted until the end of February. Applicants must provide proof of required qualifications and are required to comply with the Corporate Family Relationship Hiring Policy in addition to the pre-employment processing.
    • Year Round Recreation Instructor
      • The City of Windsor accepts resumes at any time at the City of Windsor Recreation Centres. Qualifications differ based on the positions available and being recruited for. An applicant must be 16 years of age or older to apply. Applicants must provide proof of required qualifications and are required to comply with the Corporate Family Relationship Hiring Policy in addition to the pre-employment processing.

3. Do I get paid for participating in one of these programs?

    • Student Lottery Program
      • Please review the FAQ document on the City of Windsor’s website.
    • Canada Summer Jobs (C.S.J.) Program
      • Yes, in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreements and/or Salary Schedule.
    • New Beginnings – Summer Jobs For Youth Program
      • Yes, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Agreement.
    • Summer Job Service (S.J.S.) Program
      • Please review the FAQ document on the City of Windsor’s website.
    • Summer Recreation Program
      • Yes, in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreements and/or Salary Schedule.
    • Year Round Recreation Instructor
      • Yes, in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreements and/or Salary Schedule.

 

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