Keep an eye out for Winter 2025 applications.
Are you a student who wants to explore different career paths and make valuable connections in your dream industry? Look no further than the Job Shadow Program!
The Job Shadow Program is specifically designed to give students a unique opportunity to observe professionals in their desired career field. By spending time with a mentor, students gain an insider's perspective of what it's like to work in that industry, helping them to make informed decisions about their future.
Key Dates
The Job Shadow Program runs twice a year, with applications being accepted in September and January for shadowing opportunities over both Fall and Winter Reading Week.
Important dates for the Winter 2025 Job Shadow Program:
| Applications Open - Jan 15, 2025 | Application Deadline - Jan 26, 2025 | Job Shadow Experience - Feb 18, 19, or 20 |
What are the benefits?
- Get a first-hand look at different career options and the opportunity to explore professionals in action.
- Gain insight into the day-to-day tasks, challenges, and successes.
- Make connections with industry professionals who can offer guidance, advice, and potential career opportunities.
- Build confidence in abilities to develop a plan and vision for a future career.
- Learn about Canadian workplace culture.
How does the program work?
- Apply to the program: Review the list of Job Shadow Hosts below, select up to two you would like to meet, and complete the online application.
- Get matched: Our team reviews applications and matches students based on the quality of the application, areas of interest, and availability (we do not guarantee all students will be matched with a host).
- Attend orientation: Learn how to research the labour market, conduct an informational interview, and the expectations of the job shadow experience in an orientation session.
- Shadow your host: Meet with your host either in-person or online to complete an informational interview and participate in other learning activities.
- Attend a reflection session: Once your job shadow experience is complete, you will attend a reflection session to share details about your experience.
Who can apply?
University of Windsor students from all faculities are eligible to apply.
What to expect
Students participate in an informational interview and additional activities during the job shadow experience, such as meeting with a professional to learn about real-life projects related to their field, attending an in-person tour of the organization, or participating in a meeting or mock interview. While shadowing an industry professional, students are not meant to do any work, but rather ask questions, learn, and observe the tasks and skills related to the job.
Start your journey with the Job Shadow Program and get ready to explore, connect, and learn like never before. Apply and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfulling career!
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with AODA legislation.
Job Shadow Hosts for Fall 2024
In your online application form, please include the company name and job title as it is displayed below. It should look like this: Company Name - Job Title.
Senior Strategic Finance Manager
I provide financial analysis to help the company make decisions, develop financial forecast models and budget allocations to support the company's strategic roadmap, and report financial performance to internal teams and external board members for a growth stage technology startup.
Host Education: Bachelor of Art in Economics & Commerce
Location: Virtual
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Thursday, October 17, morning,Friday, October 18, morning,Friday, October 18, afternoon
Partner, Assurance
Ferruccio has been with BDO for 21 years, providing trusted assurance services to small business and not-for-profit organizations. He began his career with BDO as a University of Windsor co-op student.
Host Education: University of Windsor Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting CA, CPA
Location: In-Person
Address: 100-3630 Rhodes Drive, Windsor, ON N8W 5A4
Business Casual Dress Code
Availability: Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon
Member of Parliament
Host Education: Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Location: In-Person
Address: 1481 Ouellette Ave. Windsor, ON N8X 1K1
Availability: Friday, October 18, morning
Employee Development, Training and Safety Coordinator
Responsible for all employee and supervisor training, health & safety, human resources.
Host Education: B.Comm and B.Ed
Location: Either virtual or in-person, depending on the preference of the student
Address: 415 Morton Windsor, ON N9J 3T8
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Thursday, October 17, morning, Friday, October 18, morning
Registered Kinesiologist
In charge of Cardiac Rehab Program and Diabetes Prevention Program. We also have a general exercise program called Elevation, and we run Pulmonary Rehab. In charge of the exercise classes and assessments for each program.
Host Education: Bachelor of Human Kinetics, Honors Movement Science - University of Windsor
Location: Either online or in-person, depending on preference of student
Address: 150 Richmond St. Chatham, ON N7M 1P1
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon
Dress code: Running shoes, athletic clothing
Students will need a Police Clearance and they will need to fill out our student paperwork prior to shadowing.
Talent Scout
I'm a Talent Scout here at Corewell Health where I source and hire for nurses in the east side of Michigan. I partner with hiring leaders and recruiters on finding the best talent for all eight of our hospitals on the east. I also partner with schools, businesses, and hiring leaders on setting up hiring and networking events.
Host Education: Bachelor of Applied Arts - Family Studies and Sociology - Central Michigan University
Location: In-Person
Address: 18191 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124
Availability: Wednesday, October 16, morning,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon
Campus Talent Team Lead
I lead a team of 4 recruiters facilitating co-op and internship hiring across technical and non-technical departments at Geotab each semester. My role encompasses end-to-end recruiting to onboard over 60 interns per semester and overseeing their experience while in our program. I develop and implement strategies for student and early career talent, collaborating closely with Geotab leaders to meet departmental recruitment needs and foster a diverse talent pipeline.
Host Education:
Honours Bachelor of Arts, University of Waterloo
Major: Sociology
Minor: Human Resources Management
Location: In-Person
Address: 2440 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON L6H 7V2
Availability: Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon,Friday, October 18, morning
Business casual dress code
Engineering Graduate, Water
GHD is a global multidisciplinary professional service firm that provides integrated solutions across various sectors, including digital, engineering, environmental, design, and construction. We focus on creating sustainable and resilient communities by addressing challenges in water, energy, and infrastructure.
Host Education: Environmental Engineering (BASc and MASc)
Location: Virtual
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, morning,Friday, October 18, morning,Friday, October 18, afternoon
Senior Constable - LaSalle Police Service
Currently I am assigned to the Recruiting and Constable Selection Unit at the LaSalle Police Service; however, I also have worked in the Criminal Investigations Division, Forensic Identification Unit, Property Management and Patrol Divisions here at the LaSalle Police Service.
Host Education: Bachelor of Arts (3 yr) with a major in Psychology
Location: In-Person
Address: 1880 Normandy St, Windsor, ON N9H 1P8
Availability: October 15, 16, or 17 between the hours of 8 am - 12 pm or 12 pm to 4 pm
Owner of London Chiropractic & Massage
I am the owner of London Chiropractic & Massage, two multidisciplinary clinics that have been serving the area for over 50 years. I oversee 3 chiropractic associates, 6 registered massage therapists, 1 physiotherapist and 1 osteopath. We strive to make everyone feel and perform their best.
Host Education:
B. HK - 2011 from University of Windsor
D.C - 2016 from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida
Acupuncture Diploma - 2020 from McMaster University
Location: In-Person
Address: 423 Colborne St, London, ON N6B 2T2
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon,Friday, October 18, morning,Friday, October 18, afternoon
Dress Code: Business Casual
Manager, People & Culture
The Manager of People and Global Culture is a key management role responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing and engaged workforce within our global team. This position plays a critical role in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment while supporting the overall growth and success of the organization.
Host Education:
Bachelor of Education, University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts in Drama in Education and Community, University of Windsor
Location: In-Person
Address: 2065 Solar Cres. Oldcastle, ON N0R 1I0
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Thursday, October 17, morning,Friday, October 18, morning
Students will need to wear closed toe flat shoes and remove all jewelry for the tour of our production facility.
Staff Data Analyst
Data analysis and Insights, providing recommendations for the business on strategies and priorities.
Host Education: BE - Computer Science & engineering , MS - AIML
Location: Virtual
Availability: Thursday, October 17, morning
Senior Data Scientist
My role entails working closely with the business partners to understand and identify opportunities of growth and implement the solutions end to end. These solutions may involve Statistics, Probability, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and more recently GenAI. I use languages like Python, R, SQL and PySpark to develop these solutions. Another soft skill that is highly required in my role is being a story teller, I communicate the problem statement and the implemented technique and its impact to the stakeholders in language they understand.
Host Education:
Master of Data Science, University of British Columbia Vancouver
Integrated M Tech Geophysical Tech IIT Rookie
Location: Virtual
Availability: Wednesday, October 16, afternoon,Friday, October 18, afternoon
Come prepared with questions!
Team Lead, Technology Operations
I lead a team of Data Intelligence experts (Data Analysts, Data Scientists, etc) who support our Rocket Family of Companies.
Host Education: 2023 MBA with a specialization in Human Resources Management from Australian Institute of Business.
Location: Virtual or In-Person, depending on preference of student
Address: 156 Chatham St W, Windsor, ON N9A 5M6
Availability: Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon
Students will be required to sign an NDA.
Human Resources Business Partner
The HR Business Partner collaborates with senior and executive leadership to support people-related strategies and initiatives that align with overall business goals and objectives. They serve as a consultant and main point of contact for people-related strategies and functions to enhance the team member experience, support process improvement and drive organizational people strategies.
Host Education: B.Comm with a concentration in Finance, as well as an MBA. Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation.
Location: In-Person
Address: 156 Chatham St. W, Windsor, ON N9A 5M6
Availability: Wednesday, October 16, morning,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon,Friday, October 18, morning
Product Owner
In this role, you build collaborative relationships with business partners and work with a highly motivated team of engineers to define work items such as stories, features and epics. You prioritize the team backlog to streamline the execution of priorities, while maintaining the conceptual and technical integrity of the features for the team. You will be an influential team member leading the development, modification and release of systems and products.
Host Education:
Bachelors in Computer Science & Engineering
Master in Data Analytics & Product Management
Location: Virtual
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon
Senior Software Developer I
Develop Microservices for the different client. Optimizing cloud infrastructure and automatic deployment using pipelines.
Host Education: MS (CS) - Master of Science in Computer Science
Location: Virtual or In-Person, depending on preference of student
Address: 156 Chatham St. W, Windsor, ON N9A 5M6
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, afternoon
Senior Team Leader
I am a Senior Team Leader of software development at Rocket Innovation Studio that is currently leading a team developing a large front end user experience in the financial space. Myself and team have worked on and delivered a number of front end experiences and back end services to support the financial industry.
Host Education: St. Clair College: 3 Year Degree, Computer Systems Technology - Networking
Location: Virtual or In-Person, depending on preference of student
Addres: 156 Chatham St. W, Windsor, ON N9A 5M6
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon
Software Developer
As a Software Developer, my job is to build software solutions that meet our business needs and deliver them in a timely manner while ensuring maintainability and scalability. Various phases are involved with the software development lifecycle, including planning, designing, coding, deploying, and testing. In my role, I am expected to collaborate with both technology and business associates.
Host Education: I started at the UoW in 2010 in the Computer Science Co-Op program. After finishing my undergrad, I reapplied for grad school, finishing my Masters in 2018 under the guidance of Dr. Goodwin.
Location: In-Person
Address: 156 Chatham St. W, Windsor, ON N9A 5M6
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon
Team Captain, Senior Document Review Specialist
As a Team Captain, Senior Document Review Specialist I'm a leader among peers while also maintaining a full production file. Some of my responsibilities include ordering appraisals, reviewing documents, putting together docusign packages, creating training schedules, and training new TMs.
Host Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management
Master of Business Administration
Location: In-Person
Address: 156 Chatham St. W #2, Windsor, ON N9A 5M6
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon,Friday, October 18, morning
Community Engagement & Communications Specialist
I work to support the work our Foundation does in end-of-life care for the most vulnerable in our community. Job roles include: internal/external communications regarding programming & volunteer opportunities, developing promotional materials, giving presentations to service clubs & healthcare partners, marketing & social media development.
Host Education: Honours BA in History with an English Literature minor, U of W; Journalism & New Media diploma, St. Clair College
Location: Online
Availability: Thursday, October 17, morning
Co-owner, Director - Environmental
Sertas Consulting Group Inc. (Sertas) is a proud, 100% Canadian employee-owned consulting firm rooted in Windsor-Essex County (WEC), Ontario, Canada. Sertas offers Geotechnical, Environmental, and Materials (GEM) consulting services, supported by an in-house certified laboratory for testing aggregates, concrete, and asphalt Sertas currently has 4 employees and is growing rapidly.
Host Education:
I have a P.Geo, and MSc in environmental engineering. I'm also an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP). My partner, Taner has a P.Eng., undergraduate in engineering and a PMP. Our staff have college diplomas and several technical credentials.
Location: In-Person
Address: 4510 Rhodes Dr. Unit 210, Windsor, ON N8W 5K5
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, morning,Friday, October 18, morning,Friday, October 18, afternoon
Sertas will provide safety equipment for the student when needed for the materials lab setting. Please review our website www.sertas.ca
Director of Strategic Operations & Marketing
As the Director of Strategic Operations and Marketing at The Job Shoppe, I oversee the development and execution of strategies that drive the company's growth and operational efficiency. My role involves leading cross-functional teams to optimize business processes, enhance customer engagement, and expand our market presence across Canada and the USA. I am responsible for aligning marketing initiatives with our overall business objectives, ensuring that our messaging resonates with target audiences while supporting the recruitment and staffing needs of our clients in various sectors, including automotive, EV, agricultural, and general manufacturing.
In addition to managing day-to-day operations, I play a critical role in identifying new opportunities for business development, fostering partnerships, and leveraging data-driven insights to guide decision-making. My goal is to continuously improve our service delivery, streamline internal processes, and contribute to The Job Shoppe's reputation as a leading staffing agency. With a focus on innovation and strategic thinking, I work to ensure that our operations and marketing efforts are aligned with our long-term vision and goals.
Host Education:
I hold a college diploma in Graphic Design and have completed extensive coursework in Sociology at the university level. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, and graphic design, I have developed a strong foundation in creative and strategic thinking. I am currently exploring options to re-enroll in university to complete my degree, with the goal of combining my previous college credits with university courses to expedite the process. My educational background, combined with my professional experience, equips me with a unique blend of creative and analytical skills that I apply to my role as the Director of Strategic Operations and Marketing.
Location: In-Person
Address: 12021 Tecumseh Rd. E, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1M1
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon
Elementary Teacher, Grade 8
Gr.8 TVDSB Elementary school teacher. Have been teaching for over 25 years.
Host Education:
1995- Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics (sport administration)
1997- Bachelor of Edication
both from University of Windsor
Location: Virtual or In-Person, depending on the preference of the student
Address: 1259 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 5P2
Availability: Wednesday, October 16, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, afternoon
Casual dress code and student confidentiality is important. More details to follow.
Provost and Vice-President, Academic
Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Aguirre is the University’s chief academic leader, providing direction and vision for its academic planning and administration. With oversight that includes student experience, faculty relations and support, continuing education, information and learning technologies, library services, strategic enrolment management, academic accountability, and international development.
Host Education:
- PhD, English
- BA, English
Location: In-Person
Address: 401 Sunset Ave. Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4
Availability: this job shadow experience will take place after reading week, on October 30th from 9 am to 12 pm
Research Security
The role of Research Security at the University of Windsor involves safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards of the university's research activities. This includes protecting sensitive research data, intellectual property, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, both nationally and internationally. Research Security also involves identifying and mitigating risks related to foreign influence, cybersecurity threats, and conflicts of interest, ensuring that research is conducted in a secure and responsible manner. The team collaborates with researchers, legal experts, and external partners to create policies and practices that protect the university’s research enterprise while promoting a culture of compliance and ethical research practices. It also includes the unique challenge of implementing security measures and protocols from scratch. This involves developing a comprehensive research security framework tailored to the specific needs of the university, creating policies and procedures where none previously existed, and establishing secure systems for managing sensitive data.
Host Education:
MSc from University of Windsor, BE in Computer Science
I have a diploma in Marketing Analytics
I am a Certified Prompt Engineer
Location: In-Person or online, depending on the preference of the student
Address: 401 Sunset Ave, Welcome Centre. Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon
Dress Code - Semi Professional, Students will sign a boilerplate NDA as my field of work deals with sensitive and confidential information.
Assistant Registrar, Undergraduate Admissions
I have spent more than 25 years in University Enrolment & administration and have worked in three different Universities. I started as a Student Recruitment Officer after completing my undergraduate degree (best job, ever!), moving to different levels of leadership including Director, Student Recruitment and now leading undergraduate admissions. It is a privilege and so rewarding to work in higher education and play a role as students explore educational options, chart their paths, learn and grow, and eventually cross the stage as graduates!
Host Education: Undergrad degree, Master's Degree in Education
Location: Virtual or In-Person, depending on the preference of the student
Availability: Wednesday, October 16, morning
May involve Confidentiality Agreements, given student-facing environment.
Education Liaison & Consultant
Liaison between CAS and the school boards tasked with removing barriers and simplifying paths to educational services and information available to engage youth.
Host Education: Human Kinetics, Bachelor and Masters of Education (UWindsor)
Location: Virtual or In-Person, depending on preference of student
Address: 1671 Riverside Dr. E, Windsor, ON N8Y 5B5
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon
Advocate - Windsor Essex Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Work with a multidisciplinary team. Case management. Advocacy
Host Education: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Location: In-Person
Address: 2000 Talbot St, Windsor, ON N9A 6S4
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon,Friday, October 18, morning,Friday, October 18, afternoon
Diversity Recruitment and Inclusion Officer
As the Diversity Recruitment and Inclusion officer I attend community events, community outreach and recruiting.
As part of the job shadow experience I plan to give the students an overall impression of what it is like to be an officer with the Windsor Police Service. This will be accomplished by allowing them access to officers in different units at different ranks who can explain their specific roles and personal experiences.
Host Education:
University of Windsor - Bachelor of Arts - History
Location: In-Person
Address: 159 Goyeau, Windsor, ON N9A 6J5
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Thursday, October 17, morning,Friday, October 18, morning
Dress Code - business casual / Confidentiality
Community Services Officer
Community Outreach - VIP Program, Presentations to Newcomers, Community Events, etc.
Host Education: Criminology - Honours Degree
Location: In-Person
Address: 159 Goyeau, Windsor, ON N9A 6J5
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Wednesday, October 16, morning,Thursday, October 17, morning,Friday, October 18, morning
Business Casual / Confidentiality
Employment Case Worker
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is here to help you with your employment goals. Through the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, we provide individualized services that are tailored to support you in securing your next employment opportunity. The YMCA’s Employment Services team will help you with:
Writing your resume
Career exploration and job searching
Skill development and upskilling
Accessing equipment and supplies
Accessing training and certifications
Employment counselling
Community and basic needs supports
Securing your next job
Host Education: Bachelors of Social Science - Criminology
Location: In-Person
Address: 500 Victoria Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 4M8
Availability: Tuesday, October 15, morning,Tuesday, October 15, afternoon,Wednesday, October 16, afternoon,Thursday, October 17, morning,Thursday, October 17, afternoon,Friday, October 18, morning
Employer Information
If you are interested in becoming a job shadow host, please visit the Job Shadow Host Information page for details.