Student Assistant II – Department of Geology

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2024

Classification: Student Assistant II
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Conference Event & Activities Assistant
Department: Geology (GAC-MAC-PEG)
Wage or Salary: $16.24/hr
Hours of Work: 40 hours per position
Start Date: Flexible, between May 13 and May 16, 2024
Number of Positions available: 5 (part-time staff may be considered)
Length of Appointment: until May 23, 2024
Course title and number (if applicable): 
Date Issued: March 1, 2024

Duties:
Assist in all aspect of conference organization, in particular logistics.
Prepare and distribute conference material (printed material, signage, etc)
Assist attendees in several ways
Assist oral presentations in presentation rooms, assist poster organization in the poster venue.
Go to Winnipeg twice (collect and return poster boards) – supervisor to coordinate and cover related travel expenses
Assist with attendees registration
and other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:
Computer-savvy (Microsoft products) – some of the work is computer-based
Flexible – there will be one day of work falling on a statutory holiday (May 20)
Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s license – there will be need to drive to Winnipeg twice
Personable – a large part of the job is helping people
Dependable – this is a very important role
Detail-oriented – there are several tasks that require strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and self-organized – there will be times of minimal supervision, so self-discipline is important

To Apply:
Please send a letter of motivation (under two pages) describing your suitability for the position, a CV, and the names and e-mails of three references to Dr. P. Alexandre (alexandrep@brandonu.ca).

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.