150th Anniversary Celebration Team Member - Unemployed Candidates Only (Students Not Eligible)

This is a back-to-work training position. Do not apply if you are currently employed or a student.

In order to be eligible for the position you must:

• must be unemployed (registered students are also not eligible to apply)
• live in Ontario
• be legally authorized to work in Canada
• be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, Permanent Resident Applicant with preliminary acceptance, or refugee claimant

Meet at least one of the following criteria:

• have an active employment insurance (EI) claim
• have an EI benefit period that ended within the past five years
• have paid employee premiums in at least five of the previous 10 years (where earnings have been at least $2,000 in each of those years)

NOTE: This is a position through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. As such, wages paid during this program are uninsurable for EI.

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About us

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization representing over 700 members drawn from various industry sectors including: manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, finance, and education among others. For nearly 150 years, the Chamber has been the voice of business in Windsor-Essex promoting the needs of our members to all levels of government.

The Chamber is a not-for-profit organization and receives no government funding. A large part of its budget relies on events that help fund its advocacy work for businesses in Windsor and Essex County.

150th Anniversary Celebration Team Member

Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity through the Ontario Job Creation Partnership program.

This is a project-based team position. Under the supervision of the President/CEO, successful candidates will work as a team to successfully orchestrate the 150th Anniversary Celebration for the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, aiming to commemorate its rich history, engage the community, showcase local businesses, and leave a lasting positive impact through diverse initiatives such as events, publications, and environmental projects. The project will strengthen community pride, foster economic growth, and enhance the Chamber’s legacy as a vital contributor to Windsor-Essex.

Essential Duties

Working with a committee, you will:

• assist in executing several large-scale anniversary celebrations.
• assist with drafting event budgets and identifying revenue sources and related expenses.
• assist in publishing a commemorative issue of the Chamber’s “Business Briefs” magazine.
• identify multiple businesses to be featured in a year-long member spotlight promotion.

Skills

• Strong English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking).
• Proven administrative proficiency (organization, multitasking, time management)
• Strong research skills and critical thinking ability.

Ability to write at a high concept level.

We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $19.45-$22.88 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• MUST ANSWER: This program is only open to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, Permanent Residents with preliminary acceptance, or refugee claimants. Do not apply if you are only on a student or working visa.

Are you a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, Permanent Resident with preliminary acceptance, or a refugee claimant?

• MUST ANSWER: This is a back-to-work program open to UNEMPLOYED candidates only. Are you currently unemployed?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-09