Student Research Assistant (Up To 6 Positions) - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
September 2, 2024, to December 23, 2024
Acknowledging that 69传媒is located on the unceded land of the Mi鈥檏maq Nation, of the Wabanaki Confederacy, in the traditional district of Epekwitk, the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) at the 69传媒 (UPEI) welcomes applications from dynamic and motivated youths to support the development and implementation of community engagement and outreach activities a s part of the FSDE鈥檚 Engineering Success Centre (ESC). This position reports to the Coordinator of the ESC. The ESC is seeking applications for Student Assistant(s) up to 8h/week for the Fall 2024 semester with a possibility for extension to Winter 2025 semester.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Assistants will support the ESC with:
- Hold Centre shift hours to support in-person and/or online to FSDE students, including works with technicians in various fabrication and assembly shops
- Operate paper and 3D printing services to FSDE students
- Assist the instructors, teaching assistants with study support sessions
- Support design marketing campaign and promote activities to FSDE students
- Develop and organize initiatives improving students鈥� wellness, networking skills, professional development skills, learning tips
- Develop and implement engagement activities, projects including travel to institutions, communities on PEI.
- Provide guided building tours to interested members of the campus and general public
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate students in degree programs at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and professional skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with 3D design and printing is an asset.
- Previous experience as a Student Marker, Assistant, Ambassador is an asset.
- Familiarity with Indigenous cultures and languages is an asset.
Priority will be given to 69传媒 students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 69传媒, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
69传媒is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 69传媒is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
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