Program Analyst

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:  Program Analyst 

Job Posting Number: 2026-0196 

Posting Type:  Internal  & Extrenal

Posting Period:  Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.  

Department:  Housing & Children’s Services 

Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543 

Position Status:  Temporary Full-Time 

Job Code: 543519 

Grade/Class: 0.14 

Number of Positions: 1 

Rate of Pay: $33.60 - $39.49 per hour 

Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours 

Shift Work Required:  No  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Program and Policy Supervisor in the Children’s Services Division, this position will be responsible for: 

• Providing program support to the Manager of Children’s Services by providing expert research, analysis, and advice, particularly in respect to childcare planning, strategies and program initiatives within the Windsor and Essex County areas;  

• Will provide administrative, research, resource development and planning support associated with Early Learning and Child Care Programming and other areas as required; 

• Will assess operational standards and present conclusive, informative reports; 

• Will be involved in program development/analysis, consultation, analytical project management and problem solving; 

• Must maintain amiable relations with co-workers and customers.  

• Will work within a team environment and independently; 

• Will have the ability to travel within the service area throughout Windsor and Essex County as required to apply the levels of service tool for program support at various childcare centres;  

• Collecting data for budget and coordinating activities for budget preparation (quarterly reports); 

• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program; 

• Will perform other related duties as required. 

Note:  Please be advised that all positions are in the Windsor location.  However, applicants are reminded that management reserves and retains its rights to transfer employees and change their work assignment location at any time. 

Qualifications:  

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus two (2) years of post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education from a Community College or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies; 

• Must have over three (3) years of experience in a child care/group setting, with experience and knowledge in the delivery of Social Services programs;  

• Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current, valid and lawful Driver’s Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment; 

• Must have extensive knowledge of the principals/practices of child and youth development and programming requirements in a child care/group setting;  

• Must have a sound knowledge of the Childcare & Early Years Act;  

• Must have operating knowledge and training in the Microsoft Office Suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel, etc) 

Physical Demands: 

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work. 

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

Note:  

• 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.