Data Analyst (Open)

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smoke-free office

Scent-safe environment

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

The City of Windsor is hiring a Data Analyst to support social assistance processing and data entry operations. The role involves working with terminal networks and coordinating daily data transmissions between Queen’s Park and Windsor.

The position requires a high school diploma and 3+ months of computer office experience, with knowledge of Social Assistance programs considered an asset. A smoke-free, scent-safe office environment is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalency.
• Must have over 3 months of experience in a computerized office environment using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience or knowledge of Social Assistance programs related to the Ontario Works Act will be an asset.
• Specialized training or experience with a key-to-disk entry system will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process Social Assistance through the department's computer terminal network.
• Prepare, prioritize, and control computer input documents for data entry.
• Maintain an audit trail for terminal operations.
• Complete daily transmission and reception between Queen’s Park and the City of Windsor.
• Distribute daily printed output documents’ cheques per security procedures.
• Select and manage print data files per established procedures.
• Implement special procedures for user manuals where needed.
• Report operational problems with supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with provincial tech staff to resolve problems.
• Perform SDMT/SAMS input and Income Reporting statements as required.
• Carry out Occupational Health & Safety duties as per the Health and Safety Program.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Social Services knowledge

Key-to-disk entry

Education

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office

Job description

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 benefitsthat 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: Data Analyst
Job Posting Number: 2026-0329 AMENDED
Posting Type: Internal & External
Posting Period: Wednesday September 30, 2026, at 8:30AM to Wednesday October 7, 2026, at 4:30PM
Please Note: This posting period has been extended. Applicants who have already applied to this competition do not need to submit another application. All previously received applications remain under consideration.
Department: Employment and Social Services
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543
Position Status: Temporary Full-Time
Job Code: 543218
Grade/Class: 0.08
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $26.96 - $31.68 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: 35.00 hours
Shift Work Required: No

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effective processing of Social Assistance through the department's computer terminal network;
• Preparing, prioritizing, and controling computer input documents for data entry.
• Maintaining an audit trail process for the terminal operations;
• Completing daily transmission and reception between Queen’s Park and the City of Windsor;
• Distributing daily printing of output documents’ monitor cheques in accordance with approved security procedures;
• Selecting and emptying print data file according to established procedures;
• Implementing special procedures for user's manual where necessary;
• Reporting operational problems with appropriate support documentation;
• Liaising with appropriate provincial technological staff to resolve functional problems;
• Will perform other related duties as assigned including input of SDMT/SAMS computer documents such as Income Reporting Statements;
• 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 have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must have over (3) months of experience in a computerized office environment using the Microsoft Office suite of products including Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
• Experience, knowledge or general understanding of Social Assistance programs and guidelines as they relate to the Ontario Works Act and other related legislation will be considered an asset;
• Specialized training and or experience on a key to disk entry system will be considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a moderate 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.