Wife of Windsor mayor hired by city following competitive process
Drew Dilkens and his wife spoke to reporters at Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ont., on Aug. 27, 2015. (Chris Campbell / CTV Windsor)
The City of Windsor has hired the wife of Mayor Drew Dilkens as a recreation and facilities project manager following an open competition.
In an email, the city says the position was posted both internally and externally on April 4, and attracted 278 applicants.
Three external candidates were shortlisted and interviewed by a panel of three members from the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management team.
According to the city, the successful candidate scored highest with all three interviewers and was offered the job based on merit.
The city says the selected candidate has 27 years of relevant project management experience. The role was created as part of a departmental restructuring, does not include any direct reports, and is not classified at the managerial level, meaning it does not require mayoral approval.
Mayor Drew Dilkens addressed the hiring Tuesday during an appearance on AM800's Mornings with Mike and Meg, saying he had no involvement in the process.
'She applied to a position that was posted like any other person in the city could apply,' said Dilkens. 'She was interviewed like any other person would be interviewed and she was offered the job. I'm completely disconnected from it.'
He added that hiring processes at the city are handled by administration and follow established protocols.
'Anyone who applies to the city, if you have a relative working there you must sign a form and declare any relationships that you've had,' he said. 'So my wife has done that. She's done everything appropriately and properly and frankly she's extremely qualified for the job that she has.'
Dilkens emphasized that all rules were followed.
'I'm completely disconnected from that process and anything you need to get comfort on with respect to hiring at the City of Windsor — unless it falls under my bailiwick — you should really go to the chief administrative officer,' he said.
The city confirms all required documentation, including the family relationship disclosure form, was completed in accordance with hiring policies.
~ With files from AM800/Rob Hindi.
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